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Vaccine rollout hindered by Ottawa: Barnes
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
All Albertans between the ages of 65 and 74 could have access to a COVID-19 vaccination by April depending on supply, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday. A local MLA says depending on the federal government for that supply of vaccine is not working. “Ottawa has prevented Alberta and other provinces from internationally obtaining vaccines. Our ... Read More »
2 responses(Still no) flu update
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
Alberta Health Services says there are no reported cases of seasonal influenza but more than 93,000 lab tests for flu have been done. Alberta Precision Laboratories has tested 93,858 respiratory swabs for influenza between Aug. 23, 2020 and Feb. 9, 2021. The report says 1,554,581 Albertans have had the influenza vaccine this season. In the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City finalizing deal to have Ross Glen waterpark irrigation work completed
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
A four-year effort to replace the irrigation system near the Ross Glen Towne Centre water park will continue this summer. Widespread work to replace the watering system in the community’s park began in 2017, then was extended to 2018 before the city and contractor parted ways. That brought a wave of complaints from residents about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS reviewing bids for hospital laundry services
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
A decision on the appointment of a private contractor to handle laundry services at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is imminent. On Oct. 23 Alberta Health Services issued a request for proposals for companies to submit bids for the contract, and said it would take about four months to make a decision based on the response. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City awards $3.73-million tender for sewer, water works in Flats
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Tender awards for the coming 2021 construction season were awarded Tuesday night at Medicine Hat city council’s meeting. Hamm Construction’s bid of $3.73 million secured sewer and water works in the Flats neighbourhood. Its was the lowest of eight compliant bids submitted by 10 companies. Work on Fifth St., between Allowance and Maple Avenue, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CCDA executive director facing jail time after guilty plea to accessing child pornography
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2021
A former executive director of a downtown business association will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to accessing child pornography before his trial was set to begin. Wayne Smith, 66, was charged in June 2019 with one count each of possessing and accessing child pornography. A trial was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former county councillor Art Squire passes
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2021
Funeral services for former Cypress County councillor Art Squire will be held on Friday. Squire served as the councillor for Ward 1 (Hilda and Schuler) from 2013-2017. He died on Feb. 5 of cancer at the age of 77. Squire was also a volunteer fireman since moving to the area from Maple Creek in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A few changes to booking process for AHS lab on Carry Drive
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2021
If you’ve had difficulty arranging an appointment with the Alberta Health Services Carry Drive Laboratory collections site in Medicine Hat, there have been some changes. “On February 16, 2021 the Medicine Hat and Brooks Laboratories patient collection services updated the appointment system to a new phone number. The impacted locations are the Brooks Collection Lab, ... Read More »
1 responseMore than $1.2 million handed out by local Community Foundation in 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2021
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is acknowledging the community’s generosity during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, $1,241,644.98 was distributed in grants, emergency funding, designated funds, scholarships, and agency funds across the region in 2020. Of that total, $1,110,824.47 was allocated to organizations within Medicine Hat. Organizations such as the local food bank, Mental Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS says South zone has 35 COVID patients in hospital
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2021
On Wednesday Alberta Health Services reported 35 patients with COVID-19 in hospitals in the South zone. Of that number a total of five are at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge is at 28, with seven in ICU. The Pincher Creek Health Centre had one patient with COVID-19 and the Cardston Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rest stop network proposed
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2021
Alberta Transportation is studying the need for new safety rest areas, potentially including gas stations and stores, or improving existing facilities including two between Medicine Hat and Gleichen. Correspondence received by Brooks city council this week says the ministry is seeking input on the issue. It is also seeking a commercial partner for as many ... Read More »
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