Hutterite Colony

• Hogs killed in massive barn fire at southern Alberta Hutterite colony

  Thousands of pigs are believed to have died when a large hog barn went up in flames at the White Lake Hutterite Colony north of Lethbridge.

  Fire

  Jan 3, 2025
  
• COVID-19: Concerns over Alberta’s at-home learning exemptions

  The education ministry said Hutterite colony and Mennonite schools will be allowed to continue in-person learning due to lack of technology and equipment for online learning.

  Education

  May 6, 2021
  
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• Canadian Hutterite colonies struggle with coronavirus outbreaks

  The Hutterite outbreak underscores the difficulties that may lie ahead, with some colonies avoiding testing out of fear of broad economic shutdowns and some community leaders disregarding health guidelines.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Hutterian Safety Council asks province to stop ‘outing’ infected colonies

  On Monday, the province disclosed that the majority of its 31 new COVID-19 cases came from Hutterite colonies.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2020
• Saskatchewan reports 37 new coronavirus cases, total rises to 1,136

  The majority of the new coronavirus cases reported Saturday are in southern and central Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2020
• Saskatchewan government restricting travel in, out of Hutterite colonies following COVID-19 outbreak

  With the coronavirus active in 17 Hutterite colonies in Saskatchewan, the government says it will be imposing restrictions on non-essential travel to the affected communities.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2020
• Hutterian Safety Council urges ‘common sense’ when dealing with coronavirus

  Complacency and fear led to reports of some Hutterite colonies practicing “unsafe behaviour,” according to the Hutterian Safety Council.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2020
• Swift Current grapples with coronavirus, stigma as new hot spot flares

  Many locals are scrambling to control the virus and the stigma that comes along with it.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2020
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• Manitoba reports 5 new coronavirus cases, all from same Hutterite colony

  Manitoba's five latest novel coronavirus cases are tied to one Hutterite colony, health officials say.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2020
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• Alberta Hutterite colonies facing coronavirus-related discrimination

  "It started off with rumour," said Mayor Doug MacPherson.

  Jul 16, 2020