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Province expands testing while local cases remain low
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2020
While COVID-19 case counts remain nearly unchanged for the Medicine Hat region over the past week, Alberta is expecting overall numbers to increase as it expands testing to include anyone with relevant symptoms. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Monday that tests can be arranged for anyone who uses the online assessment ... Read More »
3 responsesGolf courses feeling teed off over closures
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2020
They had three days last week, but there’s no telling when golfers will get their next chance to swing the sticks on a course in Medicine Hat this year. Public health emergency rules regarding essential services were clarified last Thursday while players were still on the greens at Paradise Valley Golf Course, which had become ... Read More »
1 responseCity taking over Canalta Centre
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City hall will take over operating the Canalta Centre from its outside contractor this summer, but will consider private management again after the coronavirus pandemic has passed, Mayor Ted Clugston told the News on Monday. Officials made the announcement in the early afternoon, following a closed-door meeting of the public services committee, that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown Y not closing just yet
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Medicine Hat YMCA says that a leaked report detailing a potential closure of its downtown location was only a “scenario” discussed briefly at a recent meeting, and no decision has been made. The document, which made the rounds on social media this weekend, described potential costs and actions needed close the Ash Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man with knife talked down at police station
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2020
Medicine Hat police have seen an increase in mental health calls in the past couple weeks, and had to deal with one situation in their own building Monday. Around 7:10 a.m., a man came to the front counter of the Medicine Hat Police Service at 884 Second St. SE and revealed a small hunting knife. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat sits at 7 active cases
By MO CRANKER on April 13th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Alberta’s total case count for COVID-19 jumped to 1,648 on Sunday. Despite the increase, Medicine Hat still sits at seven active cases of the virus. Four people are marked as recovered in the city. Cypress County now has five confirmed cases of the virus. All of the cases are marked as active on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Little Owl Learning Centre keeping kids busy
By MO CRANKER on April 13th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The management team at Little Owl Learning Centre is doing their best to help keep kids busy while schools are closed. The group launched the Facebook page, Raised With Roots, recently to help parents connect with their children in different ways. “We want families to be able to incorporate a bit of a different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff woman half way through challenge to paint 2,020 rocks this year
By Mo Cranker on April 12th, 2020
MO CRANKER Sue Bowers’ house has been overtaken by rocks… and she wouldn’t have it any other way. At the turn of the New Year, the Redcliff resident decided to give herself a bit of a fun challenge – paint 2,020 rocks for throughout the year. She’s off to a blazing start. “Not including the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local barber giving virtual lessons through Facebook
By Mo Cranker on April 12th, 2020
MO CRANKER Isaac Maltin hasn’t been able to cut hair for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While he has been enjoying his free time, he has decided to use his skills to help others. The Hat barber is now releasing informational videos on his Isaac’s Barber Shop Facebook page. The videos are aimed at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cactus RV offering a free place to stay for healthcare workers forced to self-isolate
By Mo Cranker on April 12th, 2020
MO CRANKER Curtis and Sandra Kergen have been watching their daughter work every day as a registered nurse and decided they wanted to do something to help health care workers. The couple operate Cactus RV in Medicine Hat and have been married for 37 years. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, they have heard about, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community support phone line closed for the weekend but back to normal Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 11th, 2020
A community support telephone line for resident’s inquiries was closed on Friday for the holiday, but will reopen on Monday, April 13, at 9 a.m., the city has announced. The line, accessible at 403-529-8106, typically operates on weekdays from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. A listing of information by topic is available on the city’s website ... Read More »
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