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Backlog of surgeries starting to go away at Hat hospital
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 19th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In the last two weeks Alberta Health Services has been working on addressing a backlog of non-emergency surgeries that were delayed during the pandemic. On March 18 a decision was made to stop all surgeries except for emergency surgeries in Alberta. This resulted in a 60 per cent reduction of surgeries or about 3,500 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sewists at 2,000 at counting: Masks all free of charge for Mustard Seed, front-line workers
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 19th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Back in early April, Pam Robertson Rivet recruited a group of local sewists to fabricate 1,000 face masks to donate to the Mustard Seed. Less than two months later, they’ve made nearly 2,000. “It has been incredible,” said Robertson Rivet, adding they’ve been donating the masks as they’re made. “The Mustard Seed, their clients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As businesses emerge, they’ll need fewer silent nights
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 16th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Christmas in July usually refers to a weekend of high-profile, big-money rodeos, but increasingly the Yuletide season is being used as a benchmark for business conditions. Hard liquor sales in Montana posted “December-like” numbers in March, reported public radio in that state, as Montanans apparently stocked up for a gubernatorial stay-at-home order before returning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!STARS would handle S. Alberta now… from Calgary
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade After HALO announced this week it may close its operation on July 1, STARS says it will continue to provide service across southern Alberta as necessary. Mike Lamacchia, chief operating officer STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service), says it has had a contractual agreement with the provincial government to serve southern Alberta. It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Becker’s pride and joy
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2020
Richard Cecil Becker had a lot to be proud about. He was born on Confederation Day, July 1, 1867. He had a long career as a CPR conductor, was an alderman in 1917, and was a successful property developer. He built the historic Becker Block on Second Street, known later as the Central Block, demolished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan’s relaunch plan kicks in after long weekend
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2020
The majority of a phased first stage to reopen businesses and public life in Sakatchewan is set to take place following the May Long Weekend. On Friday, golf courses and drive-in theatres were allowed to reopen in the province, as well as fishing guide companies servicing the north. On Tuesday, retail operations, shopping malls, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier’s office: 19 staff, $2.4M tab
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There are 19 political staff in Premier Jason Kenney’s office who collectively receive $2.4 million in remuneration annually. Individual salaries, confirmed by the premier’s office Friday, include two people making more than $224,000, four with salaries close to $200,000 and the balance receive more than $114,000 each. “These are some eye-popping salaries and quite ... Read More »
1 responseRecent Aurora rebound looks good alongside plans to start Hat facility up in June
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 16th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Shares in Aurora Cannabis stock shot up by 75 per cent on Friday, the day after it bucked the trend with positive financial news among struggling pot producers. City officials as well as investors are buoyed by the company’s news this week that it plans to open part of the Aurora Sun greenhouse this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masterpiece employee’s COVID-positive test poses low risk for residents
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade GILLIAN SLADE gslade@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNGillianSlade An employee in the building at Masterpiece Southland Meadows seniors’ residence has tested positive for COVID-19. Paula Isfeld, vice president of care, and Tim Garforth-Bles, president Masterpiece Care Corporation, are careful to point out that it is an employee and not a resident who has tested positive. “Since we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Work in Box Springs part of utility connection… no word what for
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2020
Road work on Box Springs Boulevard this week is unrelated to ongoing complaints about the state of the roadway in the west-end development, the News has learned, but involves a new utility service connection in the commercial zone. A spokesman for the Box Springs Business Park conformed to the News that work in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Farmers’ Market will begin June 13
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2020
Medicine Hat’s Farmers’ Market will be up and running this summer. The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede announced the markets will run every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting June 13, and ending Oct. 3. “We will have social distancing in place as well as hand sanitizing stations to help keep you, your family, our ... Read More »
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