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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 »
Be the first to comment!Taskforce to help businesses navigate support
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 31st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An “Economic Recovery Taskforce” created by the City of Medicine Hat and regional partners says the best thing it can do right now is help business owners wade through a rushing river of new federal and provincial support programs. Once that situation is in hand however, an ongoing effort to support local workforce development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help keep busy pharmacists and yourself safe
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 31st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Demand for services and medication at pharmacies is high, and in order to serve the public the Alberta College of Pharmacy is providing some advice. If you are feeling ill, have flu-like symptoms, fever, cough or shortness of breath do not go to your pharmacy for advice or medication. Call Health Link 811. If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation begins COVID-19 Response Fund to help essential charities
By Medicine Hat News on March 31st, 2020
In response to the ongoing global pandemic, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has created a COVID-19 Response Fund for the region. Money from the fund will be distributed to local charities that provide crucial services to the communities’ most vulnerable populations. On top of the COVID-19 fund, CFSEA also announced last week that it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Take a few seconds on Friday to give frontline health-care workers a round of applause
By Medicine Hat News on March 31st, 2020
Say thank-you to frontline health-care workers on Friday by putting your hands together in appreciation. The Medicine Hat News is encouraging you to stand outside your home on Friday evening at 6 p.m. and clap continuously for 15 seconds in a show of support. Physicians, nurses, all those working at the hospital including cleaners and ... Read More »
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