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City halts utility disconnects for 90 days
By Collin Gallant on March 19th, 2020
The City of Medicine Hat will halt all utility disconnects for 90 days — a measure on top of provincial orders to allow some bills to be deferred from for the same amount of time. “It’s connected to ensure that residents have uninterrupted utility service,” city corporate services commissioner Dennis Egert told the News on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta RCMP adjusts counter service for COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2020
The Alberta RCMP announced Monday that they’re making some changes to detachment operations as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As of Wednesday, detachments are suspending all non-essential front counter service, such as criminal record background checks, until further notice. The RCMP is encouraging people to call into the detachment before they come to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board starting to roll out learning options
By JEREMY APPEL on March 19th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Some teachers from the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education have already prepared online lessons for their students in the wake of coronavirus, but superintendent Dwayne Zarichny says a cohesive system will be in place soon for all students, including those who may not have sufficient internet access at home. He says teachers in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks declares a state of emergency
By Alberta Newspaper Group on March 19th, 2020
The City of Brooks declared a State of Local Emergency on Wednesday afternoon to support the Government of Alberta’s efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released by Jessica Surgenor, communications, City of Brooks said, “At this time, this declaration is PROACTIVE only – we are not responding to any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP cancels radiologist contract right after AHS given back pay
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 19th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta’s radiologists have been told the government will cancel the agreement it had with them within a year. Dr. Rob Davies, president of the Alberta Society of Radiologists, says three large groups of radiologists that supply services to most of the major hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton were given notice that a six-year contract ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Budget Blinds wins parent-company honour for community service in 2019
By MO CRANKER on March 18th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Budget Blinds location was recently recognized by its parent company for the work it did last year in the community. The company found out recently that it was awarded the North American Community Service Award and part owner Dawn Cameron says it was a nice surprise for her team. “You always hope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCDA Easter Egg Hunt cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2020
The City Centre Development Agency has announced it will cancel the planned Easter egg hunt that traditionally takes place in the downtown core. The COVID-19 pandemic is the reason for the cancellation in an effort to be abundantly cautious and not risk the spread of the virus... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5-2 vote extends council member terms on the police commission
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 18th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A new change to the Medicine Hat Police Commission bylaw will allow city council members to serve up to a maximum of 10 years on the oversight body, thereby keeping two long-term members in place. That’s up from six years after the matter passed in a 5-2 split vote on Monday night, but is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In typical fashion, Hatters help Hatters in droves
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 18th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters are stepping up in to help friends, neighbours and each other as the medical and governmental response to the COVID-19 virus broadens. The societal response is widening, too. Shona Dickie is the emergency response social services branch co-ordinator with the City of Medicine Hat. Her office helps co-ordinate agencies in the city that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Day homes available for needed child care, though spaces are limited
By JEREMY APPEL on March 18th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Those required to work throughout the coronavirus crisis can still find child care through day homes. Although health officials announced Sunday that all licensed daycares must close indefinitely, Albertans can still, as of deadline, use day homes, where individual providers take care of a maximum of six children, including their own, at home. Apple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRSD bus drivers take on new role for food bank
By JEREMY APPEL on March 18th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Bus drivers for the rural school division are finding work in this pandemic helping the local food bank deliver meals to those in need. Prairie Rose School Division bus drivers, who are contracted out by Southland Transportation, are delivering packaged hampers to food bank recipients, including the families of PRSD, Medicine Hat public and ... Read More »
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