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CAPE going ahead with spring fundraiser
By Medicine Hat News on March 20th, 2020
The local public charter school is moving forward with its spring fundraiser, despite not being able to do so face-to-face. The Centre for Academic and Personal Excellence is selling orders from Mom’s Pantry, a Winnipeg-based food fundraising service, with the school earning anywhere from 20 to 40 per cent on sales, depending on the particular ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Middle-aged adults affected most thus far
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 20th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says the highest demographic of COVID-19 cases in Alberta are people between the ages of 35 and 54, and the majority are males. Of the 119 cases across the province by Wednesday (there are now 146, with three in the South Zone and one fatality) 45 are in this age category and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips for eating healthy during the pandemic
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 20th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Part one of two: Take a peak into the pantry of a local dietitian to see what food basics can help you eat healthy. Marion Schoenberger, registered dietitian with Primary Care Network, says she looks for a range of nutrients in items that can provide variety for meals. Legumes and beans have a long ... Read More »
1 responseCity 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 »
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