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Brooks declares state of emergency
BROOKS, AB - On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the City of Brooks declared a State of Local Emergency to support the province of Alberta's efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.According t...
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Visitation limits to continuing care and long-term care facilities to reduce COVID-19 spread
MEDICINE HAT, AB -It's day three of reduced visitation hours at continuing care and long-term care facilities in Alberta.The government says individuals over 60 years of age and those with preexisting...
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Tips for expecting mothers and parents during COVID-19 pandemic
MEDICINE HAT, AB -It might feel overwhelming if you are an expecting mother or a parent to young children during the COVID-19 pandemic as you try and limit the spread of the virus.According to Jodi Br...
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Saskatchewan government willing to spend what's needed on COVID-19 pandemic
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has outlined its spending for the year ahead, with $200 million more for health care and $1.3 billion for emergencies. The Saskatchewan Party govern...
Mar 18, 2020

400 foreigners stranded in Panama after 'tribal' festival
PLAYA CHIQUITA, Panama - Between 400 and 500 foreigners are stranded in Panama after a "tribal" festival and music event ended with many of them being quarantined at the concert site near the Caribbea...
Mar 18, 2020

Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
DETROIT - Concerns about the spreading coronavirus are forcing most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would...
Mar 18, 2020

March 18 afternoon update: Closures, cancellations postponements in Medicine Hat
As the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to spread and officials preach the need for social distancing the list of closures, cancellations and postponements in Medicine Hat is growing.Restaurants, cafes,...
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Local teachers continue to plan for student learning at home
MEDICINE HAT, AB -It's an unprecedented time these days with the COVID-19 pandemic.That includes planning for teachers in the province as they design ways to offer programming to students when they're...
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Medicine Hat reports first COVID-19 case, new restrictions for care facilities, dental conference attendees to immediately self-isolate
EDMONTON - Alberta is conducting the most COVID-19 testing of any jurisdiction, per capital, in North America, Deena Hinshaw said during the province's chief medical officers daily update on Wednesday...
Mar 18, 2020

Online concert series planned to support local musicians amid COVID-19
MEDICINE HAT AB.-With many bars and restaurants closing their doors or reducing their hours uncertainty prevails for local musicians who rely on those venues to perform in. But a Medicine Hat musician...
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