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Deaths in Brooks confirmed to be COVID-19 related
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Sadly the first two COVID-related deaths in the south zone have taken place this week. Alberta Health announced on Thursday that there had been two deaths in Brooks. “Both deaths have now been confirmed as COVID-19. One of them was a worker at JBS (meat processing plant in Brooks), the other was not (from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South zone COVID numbers continue to spike as Brooks situation worsens
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2020
With 78 new cases in Brooks and three in Medicine Hat, Alberta’s total COVID-19 caseload is now 4,017. On Friday, chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw confirmed four new deaths (plus a fifth she initially mentioned on Thursday), 297 new cases province-wide and reiterated the importance of avoiding the social gatherings that have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks artist thanks health care workers with chalk portraits
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade An artist is using her talent to spread a message of gratitude to frontline health care workers in Brooks. Cyrstal Hancock, professional artist, has taken chalk sidewalk drawings to a new level in an endeavour to express thanks to those who are caring for people battling COVID-19. During social distancing we can’t touch them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Borrowing plan not due to possible AIMCo. losses, city says
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 25th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant As if watching personal investments circle the drain last month wasn’t enough of a drain, Albertans and especially Medicine Hatters were presented with some more substantial figures this week. The province’s investment agency, AIMCo., reportedly lost $4 billion by continuing to play high-risk strategy last month to grow the value of a $118-billion pile ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Domestic dispute calls actually down during pandemic
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 25th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Domestic violence calls to police and charges that spiked earlier this year in Medicine Hat have actually fallen since March, according to police, but officials say COVID-related concerns could be masking the problem. At the same time outreach workers with the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter say they are “slammed” – busier than ever — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stay at Home Gala set for May 2
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2020
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is holding a Stay @ Home Gala on May 2 – called an unprecedented event for unprecedented times. The virtual gala will have national and local entertainment with special guest MacKenzie Porter. The event aims to strengthen the local community’s efforts to manage the results of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Humane Society raising money with porch pics
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on April 24th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken It’s perfect weather for the porch, and the Southern Alberta Humane Society is encouraging pets and their owners to get out and capture a moment together in the sunshine. The Paws on the Porch fundraiser kicks off this Saturday and runs through the following Sunday, offering pet owners the chance to get a patio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Being Human Services named a finalist for provincial business award
By Medicine Hat News on April 24th, 2020
Being Human Services has been selected as a finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction’s small business category. The Hat-based employment training centre announced the nomination in a Tuesday release, stating it is eligible for both the Small Business Award and Alberta’s Best of Business Award of Distinction. “This recognition by the Alberta Chambers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Developers hope to keep plans going
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 24th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The company behind a major land development in Medicine Hat says it is confidently moving forward with a subdivision that will be ready for builders this fall. That’s even as the coronavirus pandemic makes operating more difficult and economic confidence is tested – a situation other major developers say will linger into the future ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Day celebrations won’t really work but fireworks show still a go
By Medicine Hat News on April 24th, 2020
Canada Day is not cancelled, but the local committee that organizes the annual mass gathering in Kin Coulee Park says it cannot envision how that can be accomplished just 10 weeks from now under current health orders. Instead, they plan to prepare video compilations of musical acts and activities from over the decades and hope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP fine man $1,200 for breaking Alberta Health order
By Medicine Hat News on April 24th, 2020
Mounties in Brooks issued a $1,200 fine on Wednesday after they say they discovered a young man in that city breaking an Alberta health order to self-quarantine. The 19-year-old was found in Lake Stafford Park about one hour after the RCMP received complaints that a male was loitering near homes and vehicles. The man was ... Read More »
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