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Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine is currently reviewing the province of Alberta’s COVID-19 relaunch strategy and is committed to making appropriate and responsible decisions to best support and protect the residents of Medicine Hat. The strategy is outlined on the Government of Alberta website.

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has completed an update to its guiding vision, the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). This project, the myMH Master Plan, is a 30-year city-wide plan putting in place strong and visionary policies to help create a more prosperous, livable and sustainable city.

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat reminds building owners and managers to maintain appropriate water levels in floor and sink drains to avoid sewer gas release into interior spaces. .

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Medicine Hat – The Medicine Hat Regional Airport has implemented additional changes for travelers to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19. Hours of Operation at the Airport Terminal will be further adjusted to 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday through Friday.

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is reminding residents to use Medicine Hat Transit for essential travel only, which includes getting groceries, attending medical appointments or going to and from work. “Physical distancing expectations remain in effect for passengers,” said Gordon Dykstra, Superintendent of Transit Operations.

Medicine Hat – As the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, the City of Medicine Hat is monitoring all aspects and restrictions closely and is making decisions in the best interest of the safety of our residents, visitors and staff. As a result, the Gas City Campground in Medicine Hat, AB will remain closed for the month of May.

Medicine Hat – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the dynamic economic challenges ahead, the City has chosen to not renew the contract with venue management firm ASM Global and commence oversight of the Canalta Centre. Current provincial and federal restrictions have limited the operational capabilities for the Canalta Centre venue, and the current outlook from Alberta Health and Canada Health authorities indicates that public restrictions can be expected for the remainder of 2020 in an effort to mitigate virus transmission.

Medicine Hat – To further prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Medicine Hat has, until now, been advising residents to refrain from using outdoor play structures in both City parks and school playgrounds. Effective immediately, these spaces are closed to the public.

Medicine Hat – Despite the expected warm weather for this Easter long weekend, the City of Medicine Hat urges residents to stay home and practice preventative measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. “The virus is still spreading,” said Merrick Brown, Director of Emergency Management for the City of Medicine Hat.

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Medicine Hat – City Standing Committees and Commissions will continue to meet as scheduled, with adjustments in place to ensure alignment with current Alberta Health restrictions related to COVID-19. A new Ministerial Order allowing municipalities to host meetings electronically to ensure recommended practices from Alberta Health was announced on March 20, 2020.

Medicine Hat – City Council will meet as scheduled on Monday April 6 at 6:30 p. m. with adjustments in place to ensure alignment with current Alberta Health restrictions related to COVID-19.

Medicine Hat – In order to enable individuals to self-isolate near family support, a temporary interpretation of existing rules will be implemented until further notice. Residents will now be permitted to use recreational vehicles (RVs) for self-isolation purposes.

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is making changes to Medicine Hat Transit to support passengers and drivers as part of the City’s COVID-19 response. Effective immediately, fare payment is not required to use Transit services, including Regular and Special Transit.

Medicine Hat – During the COVID-19 pandemic, necessary City construction and infrastructure renewal and repair work still continues. Residents are reminded to allow crews space to work safely, and to adhere to physical distancing standards by staying at least two metres away from City workers.

Medicine Hat – Emergency Social Services Support is now available through the local Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Grant Program. The Government of Alberta is providing $30 million to municipalities, charitable and non-profit organizations to help individuals, seniors, families and other vulnerable Albertans who are isolated or impacted by measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Medicine Hat –The City of Medicine Hat continues to work with businesses who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Invest Medicine Hat and Invest Southeast Alberta (ISA) came together in 2018 to support businesses with the BREWD (Business Retention, Expansion and Workforce Development) initiative, engaging close to 500 businesses.

Medicine Hat – In addition to the recommendation to refrain from visiting public playground structures, the City of Medicine Hat is adding all outdoor public structures and play spaces as places to avoid in order to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19. These locations include:.

Medicine Hat – The Medicine Hat Regional Airport continues to provide services for travelers while implementing protective measures to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19. .