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By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2021
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Be the first to comment!Local chronic pain sufferer desperate to find new doc
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com For 12 years Blair Gehring has been taking prescription narcotics to manage his chronic pain. When his physician, Dr. Ian Gebhardt, was charged on Oct. 5 with sexual assault for an incident which allegedly took place in the 1980s, Gehring was left in the lurch without a doctor or a way to renew his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community shows confidence in incumbent Catholic school trustees
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Monday’s election results saw few changes within the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education. David Leahy, Kathy Glasgo, Richard Mastel and Rev. Mr. Robert Risling were all reelected as school board trustees. The only change in the board is the addition of Bernie Kinch who will be taking over Peter Grad’s seat. Grad did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A theme of change as new faces dominate council vote
By JAMES TUBB and KENDALL KING on October 18th, 2021
It will be a new-look council for Medicine Hat following an election night full of change. Only two incumbents remain and there will be five women on Medicine Hat’s council, including Ramona Robbins (8,113) who finished with the highest number of votes out of 33 candidates. She says her first priority once council starts working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing Cypress County councillor found dead, wife charged with homicide
By James Tubb on October 16th, 2021
Medicine Hat News The wife of a Cypress County councillor has been charged with his murder one week after he was reported missing. Alfred “Alf” Belyea was the subject of a missing person investigation that launched following the Thanksgiving weekend. At the time RCMP told reporters that he was last seen on Oct. 8 after ... Read More »
1 responseLocal man facing several charges after allegedly taking part in cross-province crime spree
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man faces a raft of charges including assaulting a police officer with a weapon after authorities say he led them on a two-day cross-provincial crime spree. Craig Edward Perini, 31, appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Thursday to face 23 charges, while Joshua Francis McCarthy, 35, faces six charges, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaccine clinics at the Mall this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City-sponsored vaccine clinics will take place this weekend at the Medicine Hat Mall, officials have announced. No appointment is needed, and everyone aged older than 12 in need of a first or second dose is encouraged to take part. “Vaccination rates continue to rise in our city and this is good news,” said Merrick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall Into Christmas Market runs this weekend at Stampede grounds
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 16th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Signatures’ Fall Into Christmas Market will be taking over the Household at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede this weekend. The market features local vendors as well as artisans and craftspeople from across the country, who will be showcasing Christmas decor, edible treats and a selection of gift ware. The market runs from 10 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fright Files: A frightening past at Industrial Avenue slaughter house
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 16th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com There is a moment when driving into Medicine Hat on the 41A Highway when you are within sight of the city but cannot see it. Its buildings are hidden beyond the coulee. The rolling hills swallowing any sign of life. When you finally reach the peak and begin your descent, the lights of houses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Briefs: Portion of Division Avenue N to close next week for new natural gas line
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Division Avenue near the Family Leisure Centre will be closed for about a week starting Tuesday as crews bore a new natural gas line under the roadway. North and southbound traffic will be detoured onto 20th Street and Northlands Way, respectively. Bridge upgrades Two bridges in city parks will be closed to traffic and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What lies beneath the prairie fire the focus of archeological presentation next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Prairie fires revealing ancient campsites and stone monuments will be the subject of an online presentation held next week by the Southeastern Alberta Archeological Society. The Oct. 20 event will feature Josh Chase, a district archeologist with the Bureau of Land Management in Montana, who will discuss several recently discovered sites in the Milk ... Read More »
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