Six opioid overdoses in Medicine Hat so far in 2022
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat recorded two opioid overdose deaths in April, bringing the total to six this year, according to new data which shows a general decline in Alberta from a peak last fall. The data – the most current available from the ministry of Mental Health and addictions – show 113 province deaths from opioid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Day celebrations return to Elkwater
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 30th, 2022
This year, a core group of volunteers decided to bring back the Canada Day events in Elkwater. Val Pearson, one of the key volunteers, said, “A group six volunteers decided they would organize the events this year and hopefully it will continue in upcoming years.” Most morning events are at the Learning Centre. A tattoo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author pens book on NHL team name origins
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com When Medicine Hat resident Tom Waters was a boy, he dreamed of becoming an NHL statistician. While advancements in technology snuffed out Waters’ dream job long ago, his passion for the league never diminished. Now, more than 40 years later, Waters is sharing his passion in a new book titled ‘Unique Origin of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road work on Carry Drive will affect traffic for two months
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2022
Motorists travelling on Carry Drive can expect delays and detours over the next two months, as city crews replace damaged storm water, and other infrastructure, and upgrade road and intersection design. Set to begin July 5, the construction will intermittently affect parts of Carry Drive from Cameron Road to the top of Scholten Hill. Construction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gasoline costs drop slightly (still huge)
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Gas prices plunged in Medicine Hat on Tuesday afternoon, falling by as much as 10 cents at some stations after tickling the $2 mark. Regular unleaded gas was advertised at $1.819 at Co-op on Maple Avenue and some other standalone retail locations in the city. That’s a full 10 cents difference from the weekend ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer of man charged in standoff argues client’s legal responsibility
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The lawyer for a Medicine Hat man charged with firing a gun during a standoff with police is seeking a determination of whether his client can be held legally responsible. Attorney Justin Dean told Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Tuesday he is arranging to have his client Barry Reed, 67, assessed to determine his ... Read More »
1 responseLich to appear in Ottawa court today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Tamara Lich will appear in an Ottawa courtroom today to answer to an allegation that she broke her bail conditions while in Alberta. She was arrested Monday by Medicine Hat police who were acting on a Canada-wide warrant issued by Ottawa police, but the official reason behind a charge has not been released. Lich, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doc says health system still under siege, despite COVID mindset
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2022
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Be the first to comment!Hill Road to close for summer months for water, sewer upgrades
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2022
Hill Road will be closed for much of July and August as the city begins work to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure and improve the intersection of Sixth Street SE and Fifth Avenue. Construction begins July 4 and is expected to conclude at the end of August, weather depending. Side walks and portions of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beat the Heat skateboard competition goes Friday
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2022
Beat the Heat skateboard competition is returning to Medicine Hat’s Kinsmen Skate Plaza on Friday. As a result, Kin Coulee Park will be closed to vehicular traffic from July 1-2. The park remains open to foot traffic during these times... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weed-control goats make return to Police Point
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com When it comes to invasive species removal, these fellows are the G.O.A.T. Their eyes filled with determination – and a hint of hunger – more than 200 goats unloaded into Police Point Park on Tuesday morning. Their mission: to removal all leafy spurge. Their method: to munch. The goats, which belong to Creekside Goat ... Read More »
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