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Morale of doctors in Alberta ‘very low’
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local pediatrician says physicians are in the middle of a pandemic, and on top of that feel demoralized by Alberta Health. While doctors keep working through this ordeal, health minister Tyler Shandro has “time on his hands” and there is no support for physicians, says Dr. Minati Devi, pediatrician. “The morale of doctors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex delaying major spending on American plant expansion
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Methanex is delaying major spending on a U.S. plant expansion for 18 months as it conserves credit in the wake of global economic uncertainty, the company announced on Wednesday. The facility, in Geismar, Louisiana was to see US$800 million in construction this year, but that amount will be reduced by $500 million as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank gets $300k grant
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Food Bank is receiving a $300,000 grant from the Ministry of Education to help deliver the nutrition program for local schools. The government has announced $3 million in supplementary funding for nine community groups province-wide. Two in Calgary and two in Edmonton will receive $375,000, while the other five in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pandemic vs. epidemic: What’s the difference?
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
We are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and there is good reason why it is called a pandemic rather than an epidemic. On March 12, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. It is a pandemic because it is a global outbreak rather than a regional one. A pandemic may start out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giving thanks to frontline health care workers
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
It is time to express appreciation for frontline health care workers, and there are a couple ways you can get involved this week. Thursday 3 p.m. Revera Meadowlands Retirement Residence, 223 Park Meadows Drive SE, is thanking its staff. “The families and friends of our residents will be coming to surround the building ….. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family physicians ready and able during COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Medical Association is reminding Albertans that family physicians are ready and able to care for their patients even during the social distancing period. There are lots of ways family physicians can care for patients safely and effectively during this time. If you have a medical need, you should call your doctor’s office ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City eases rules for campers and RVs for self-isolation needs
By Medicine Hat News on April 1st, 2020
The city is relaxing measures for campers and RVs within city limits to accommodate those who might be self-isolating near family or friends, according to a mid-day release on Tuesday. Typically, occupation of a recreational vehicle is limited to 24 hours, and other rules govern how long they can sit on city streets. That will ... Read More »
1 responseStrict new rules for apartment dwellers who are self-isolating
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says self-isolating in your apartment could mean no access to laundry facilities for the duration. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer for Alberta, announced Monday increased restrictions for those required to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those in apartments will not be allowed to leave their individual units. That means unless you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local farm food advocate named to council for Ag research
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 1st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local advocate for farm and food education has been named to a provincial government council on directing Alberta’s agricultural research agenda. Nichole Neubauer has welcomed thousands of school children to her grain and cattle operation near Medicine Hat and Irvine over the years. On Monday she was one of 11 new directors and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s not snitching if it saves lives: Ways to report COVID-19 rule breakers
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There are a couple ways you can now report an organization or individual that you believe is not complying with the requirements to self-isolate. To protect the health and safety of all Albertans, on March 26 law enforcement agencies were given the authority to enforce public health orders and issue tickets with a specified ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teens arrested in street race that pushed them 60 km/h over the limit
By Medicine Hat News on April 1st, 2020
Police arrested two teenagers for exceeding the speed limit by nearly 60 kilometres an hour while drag racing Monday night. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Parkview Drive, where they were driving 128 km/h in a 70 km/h speed zone. The males, ages 16 and 17, have been charged with a Traffic Safety Act ... Read More »
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