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Guidelines to follow during pandemic
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 27th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Mandatory 14-day self-isolation for returning international travellers or close contacts of people with confirmed COVID-19 Mandatory 10-day self-isolation for people with symptoms that are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition: cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat. Violation of mass gathering restrictions are now legally enforceable and subject ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters brighten up the city with window art
By Medicine Hat News on March 27th, 2020
Stuck inside without much of an audience, Imogen Milner found a new canvas for her artistry: the front window. The six-year-old Hatter is part of a new trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting with those who drive or walk by their house. Whether it’s with paint, markers, paper or anything else they can find, art ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Hat COVID-19 cases in hospital so far: AHS
By Gillian Slade on March 26th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Alberta Health Services told the News Thursday afternoon that no COVID-19 cases are hospitalized yet in Medicine Hat. Dr. Shobhit Maruti, medical officer of health AHS south zone, says four of the five confirmed cases in Medicine Hat were returning travellers and they strictly followed all the guidelines. News of the fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 26
By Mo Cranker on March 26th, 2020
Medicine Hat News A roundup of the News coverage on the morning of Thursday, March 26, 2020. Alberta has announced that steep fines could be levied on those who are not following self-isolation protocols. Those who have travelled or are otherwise showing symptoms related to coronovius could also be fined. Story here. Alberta and Ontario ... Read More »
1 responseSuncor delays wind project as part of major scale-back of capital spending
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A major wind power project near Bow Island could be delayed up to two years, Suncor announced as it issued revised guidance to investors on Monday. The major oilsands and energy producer slashed its forecast outlook in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic response and staggering low world oil prices touched off by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grocery stores making adjustments to keep staff, patrons safe
By JEREMY APPEL on March 26th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Grocery stores across the country are ramping up their sanitation practices to maintain an essential lifeline during the coronavirus pandemic. A representative of Loblaw, which owns Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart, outlined how the company plans to manage these “very unusual circumstances.” Loblaw stores have reduced hours to give staff enough time to restock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyle Rebbeck’s book launch postponed
By Medicine Hat News on March 26th, 2020
Author Lyle Rebbeck has had his book launch postponed. The launch was slated for today at the public library, but it is not open to host the event. Former student Brendan Catalano was set to perform at the event, and will be posting videos on social media of a short performance in lieu. Rebbeck will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local businesses doing what they can to stay safely open
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local businesses will not only have to weather a harsh downturn in business during the COVID-19 pandemic, but adapt if they want to emerge or succeed in the recovery, the head of a local business association says. With a new week of social distancing in full swing, parking lots are empty, and a call ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travel of all kinds discouraged by Alberta Health
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health shed more light on rules for self-isolation including inter-provincial travel and how self-isolating affects other people in the house. Alberta currently has no restrictions on inter-provincial travel and no requirements for self-isolation if you have travelled in another province. “However, Dr. Hinshaw has discouraged Albertans from travelling in airplanes or taking any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches information phone line for resources during COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News on March 25th, 2020
The City of Medicine Hat launched its telephone information line on Tuesday morning to augment online resources for those in need of information about community support during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The information line number is 403-529-8106. It will be operated by city staff Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspicious package at police station just a good deed handled poorly
By JEREMY APPEL on March 25th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A suspicious package left in the foyer of the police station was ultimately a bag of somebody’s personal belongings. Medicine Hat Police Service Staff Sgt. Jason Graham says officers who were monitoring the front desk, which is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, noticed a black bag between the two doors leading into the ... Read More »
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