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Provincial courts take action to limit spread of coronavirus
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2020
Provincial courts are limiting the extent of their operations starting today as a response to the COVID-19 crisis. Only in-custody matters, as well as urgent criminal and family court hearings, will proceed for the time being to limit the potential spread of coronavirus, the Provincial Court of Alberta announced Monday. Criminal, youth and civil matters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools hope to provide learning options soon
By JEREMY APPEL on March 17th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The local public school board hopes to have a framework in place by next week for how students can continue learning while physical classes are suspended indefinitely. “We’re working with Alberta Education and other school jurisdictions within the province to build a framework for programming for the remainder of the year,” Medicine Hat Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local musician publishes book on teaching the saxophone
By MO CRANKER on March 16th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat musician Lyle Rebbeck published a book recently with the hopes of helping people teach the saxophone. Rebbeck has been teaching saxophone, flute and clarinet at the college for 34 years. He also organizes JazzFest every year in the city. He says “A Practical Guide for Teaching Saxophone to Beginners” is a result ... Read More »
1 responseElected officials promise functioning services from government
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The work of government will continue, southeast Alberta’s elected representatives stressed on Friday, as the legislative bodies considered suspending or altering proceedings to avoid transmitting of the coronavirus. The House of Commons will not meet again until mid-April, and the Alberta Legislature suspended public visits on Thursday. The province is now evaluating whether to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Difficult to avoid people when we need each other
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant We’re all in this together, but also alone. It’s an interesting concept and, while maybe not the most immediate concern of a health scare that’s gripping local communities in our hyper-connected world, the social aspects of stemming the spread of the coronavirus are undeniable. Avoid handshakes, limit visits and unnecessary travel. Self-isolate for 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paddling Film Festival World tour has yet to be cancelled, but time will tell
By MO CRANKER on March 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The annual Paddling Film Festival World Tour has not been cancelled. The festival is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre and organizer Rick Redmond says things are up in the air. “We’re in unprecedented times,” he said. “We’re hoping we can host this event Tuesday, but we just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City police are limiting face-to-face reactions as much as they can during virus threat
By JEREMY APPEL on March 14th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking at reducing face-to-face interactions between officers and the public wherever possible as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to chief Andy McGrogan. “Our goals are, like everybody’s, to slow the spread of the virus, and protect the health and safety of first responders, employees and members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City enacts emergency plan, not state
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has enacted its emergency management plan – measures to continue providing essential services – but not a state of emergency or measures beyond those Alberta Health recommends to tackle the spread of the coronavirus. The city will also keep its public facilities open, but continue to monitor health directives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools remain open, but boards ready if that changes
By JEREMY APPEL on March 14th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The three local school boards continue to implement measures to protect against the spread of COVID-19, but classes will remain in session absent an order from the government to the contrary. Ontario and Manitoba have both suspended K-12 classes – the former for two weeks and the latter for three. Medicine Hat Catholic Board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local leaders say not to panic about COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Leaders in the community say there is no need to panic about the COVID-19 virus. Mayor Ted Clugston has distilled his advice into four “Cs”: stay calm, be cautious, compassionate and courteous. “Things will work out….. I think we are being abundantly careful here in Medicine Hat,” said Clugston. Pat Dietrich, a local retired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMan Parent Link dance cancelled because of COVID-19 prohibitions
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A family dance meant to celebrate 15 years of community service to youth and families was cancelled on Thursday due to new prohibitions meant to battle the coronavirus. That afternoon the provincial health authorities announced that it recommended that any large gathering of people be cancelled as a way to decrease the potential spread ... Read More »
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