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St. Mary’s River Irrigation District taking expansion plans to its members
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 16th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant More information about a major irrigation expansion program in southern Alberta is coming out as irrigation districts engage their members. Details of major projects in the St. Mary’s River Irrigation district are still privy to members of the organization that includes areas near Medicine Hat. Officials said that a general outline was mailed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All in seniors’ residences to be vaccinated: Alberta Health
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 16th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The province says people in seniors’ residences are being offered the COVID-19 vaccination even if they are not in government subsidized care. “All residents and staff in long-term care and designated supportive living facilities in the province are receiving the vaccine. This applies to both those accessing care through Alberta Health Services or outside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu shots way up, still no official cases
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 16th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta has now provided influenza vaccine shots to more than 1.5 million Albertans, which is about 200,000 more than last year at this time. According to the latest influenza report from Alberta Health Services, dated Thursday, a total of 1,514,141 doses have been administered across the province. Of those, 95,033 were in the South ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Info lacking from Alberta Health on vaccination rate in the South zone
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 15th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The UCP government announced in a tweet on Thursday that all seniors in assisted living facilities in the Calgary zone have now been vaccinated. “All Albertans living in long-term care and supportive living in the Calgary zone have received their first round of vaccination.” The tweet singled out the situation for the Calgary zone ... Read More »
1 responseMassage referrals no longer required starting Monday
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 15th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A provincial requirement that anyone wanting a massage therapy appointment must first provide a referral letter is about to be lifted. On Dec. 22 Alberta Health announced that under the COVID restrictions anyone making an appointment for a massage needed to first see one of the healthcare professionals designated for the referral. Judi Coombes ... Read More »
1 responseHatters all over the map of opinions on possible power sale
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant As the city examines the potential sale of its power plant some residents say nothing should be considered without a plebiscite later this year. Others say that if the price is right, pull the trigger. All were in agreement on the need for city council to approach the issue with caution. Former alderman Graham ... Read More »
4 responsesAll options for power division must be looked at, councillors say
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members are waiting to see what’s all involved as administrators evaluate a potential deal to sell the city’s power generating company. All three council members of the city’s utility committee say they support administrators looking at potential sales options or seeking private sector partnerships for what is one of the oldest municipally operated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat blasted by Wednesday wind storm
By MO CRANKER on January 14th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat was blasted with strong winds Wednesday, causing commotion and destruction around the city and its surrounding areas. Environment Canada issued a wind warning just after 10 a.m. that gave word of gusts up to 110 km/h, and as high as 140 km/h in wind-prone areas. A semi truck driving on the Trans-Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools going digital for February registration
By MO CRANKER on January 14th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is staying digital for its February registration. New and returning students will be able to register for Catholic schools online, a process that went well last year, says communications co-ordinator Derrian Hallas. “Last year went pretty smooth,” she said. “We’re hoping for an even smoother year this year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta fire chiefs call for COVID vaccines for firefighters
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 14th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association is asking Alberta Health to include firefighters in the class of emergency responders who qualify for the COVID vaccination during the first phase of the roll out. The AFCA says it is in full support of Alberta Health including paramedics and other emergency medical personnel as people of priority ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to boost investment
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A new investment policy could see the city invest directly in private businesses with an eye to earn returns, spur tax assessment growth, boost utility sales or further economic diversification, a city committee heard on Tuesday. Administrators told the corporate services committee that many municipalities are seeking new private investment and to create jobs, ... Read More »
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