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Mask protocol for Alberta students returning to school
By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2020
The government of Alberta released new information regarding school entry last week, with details emerging on mask protocol. Families will be given a self screening assessment tool upon registration and are expected to use it every day. Exemptions from mask wearing will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Exemptions can be granted to people who: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to issue request for proposals to operate Veiner Centre, Meals on Wheels
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade This week the City of Medicine Hat will issue a request for proposals to operate the Veiner Centre and the Meals on Wheels program. The chair of the Senior Citizens Advisory Council, LaVerne Noble, said she is “apprehensive” regarding the process. “I can’t wrap my head around this and where it is going to ... Read More »
1 responsePolice make arrest following arson investigation
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2020
Police have made an arrest following an arson investigation. Last week, fire crews were called to a duplex in Crestwood at about 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 to put out a blaze. No one was injured and the fire was contained to one side of the building located on the 2500 Block of 22 Ave., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammography service coming to Bow Island
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2020
A mobile mammography service will be available in Bow Island on Sept. 4 and 5, says Alberta Health Services. Women ages 50 to 74, the group considered most at risk of developing breast cancer, will have access to mammography at the Provincial Building, 802 6 Street East in Bow Island. You can book an appointment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks drilling company fined $50K over worker injury
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2020
A Brooks-based drilling company will pay $50,000 for safety infractions after a worker fell from a walkway while cleaning a rig near Rosetown, Sask., in 2018. Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety announced the fine on Friday following a guilty plea in provincial court from Bonanza Drilling. A surcharge was added to the fine of $35,700 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme heat expanded rails, caused Irvine train derailment
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2020
Heat that caused rails to expand and push on an already unstable bank led to a train derailment that forced the evacuation of Irvine one year ago, according to investigators. The Transportation Safety Board released its findings on Friday into the Aug. 2, 2019 derailment of 21 cars, including five that carried dangerous goods, east ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund receives $15K grant from Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 22nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Even Santa needs a gift from time to time. The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund got a much-needed boost last week in the form of a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta. Santa Claus Fund executive director Deanna Doerksen says the entirety of the grant will go toward providing families ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank donation the largest it’s ever received
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 22nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It is the largest donation from a private couple ever given to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank. The local couple, Danny and Cindy Meier, donated $250,000. “I was speechless, in tears for gratefulness. How blessed it felt,” said Celina Symmonds, executive director Medicine Hat & District Food Bank. Danny says they have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cops seek semi driver suspect in multi-vehicle hit and run
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2020
Police responded to a report of a multi-vehicle hit and run in Medicine Hat early on Friday morning. On Aug. 21 at approximately 3:22 a.m. police attended to a business at 1051 Ross Glen Dr. following a report of a multi-vehicle hit and run collision. A semi-truck and trailer was driving through the parking lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s first round of COVID relief officially in the books
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 22nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The first $500,000 is out the door in business grants offered by the city to business owners struggling with COVID restart costs. Mayor Ted Clugston announced that during a press conference this week, again outlining his belief that Medicine Hat is the most generous municipality in Canada when dealing with troubles faced by businesses. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stabbing at gathering in Crescent Heights
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2020
In the early hours of Friday morning police were called to the scene of a stabbing in Crescent Heights. At about 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 21 police were called to a residence in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue NE because a male had been stabbed with a knife. There had been a small gathering ... Read More »
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