Council Statement
May 2, 2023
Last week, we had a great meeting of local area officials and healthcare workers with Dr. Aaron Low and the team from Alberta Health Services on site in Magrath. We toured the Magrath Health Care Facility and covered a list of topics that we have been working on with AHS over the past year. Two of the primary takeaways are as follows.
The group reviewed the Medical First Responder (MFR) agreement now in place. Chief Cliff Blackwell and the Magrath and District Fire Department are now signed on to assist AHS with high-risk emergency medical responses. For high-risk and life-threatening calls should an ambulance be out of reach the AHS dispatch will be able to request assistance from the Fire Department. Also, I’m pleased to be able to inform you that the ambulance service in Magrath has received increased paramedic staffing and is now dispatched again locally for some shifts.
We also talked about the requirements to re-open the medical lab and x-ray departments. Town Council in the past has discussed the possibility, if it would help, to fund some of the training needed for a local technician to be employed and stay in the Magrath facility. This was received with some interest by AHS who will discuss the idea more internally. I certainly hope that we’ll have more details available in the future.
Overall, the theme of looking to revitalize the Community Health Center was very promising. I would be interested in talking to any medical personnel living in Magrath who might be interested in participating in a shared facility to please contact me for more details.
Byrne Cook
Mayor
Please follow the link to see the agenda - https://tinyurl.com/4r7zjdb5
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The Town of Magrath has received notification from Cardston County regarding an important infrastructure project that will impact local traffic and pathways. Please note the following details about the upcoming road and pathway closures: Closure Details: • The road at the intersection of Township Road 55A (4th St East) and HWY 5 will be closed. • The walking path at Range Road 221(our trail on the north end of Town at 4th St East) will also be closed for public safety during construction. Important Dates: • Closure Start Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 • Duration: The closures will remain in place throughout the summer. A reopening date will be announced when available. These closures are necessary to complete vital infrastructure and safety upgrades. Detour routes will be clearly marked, and we kindly ask that all travelers plan, use alternate routes, and allow extra travel time when needed. For a detailed map of the closure location, please refer to the attachment below. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this important work takes place to improve the areas infrastructure. Thank you!
