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Man accused of trying to kill cops to be evaluated for criminal responsibility
By Medicine Hat News on December 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who was found mentally fit to stand trial trial this week on charges of attempting to kill police officers during a standoff this summer may now be evaluated to see if he could be potentially held criminally responsible. Court of Justice at Medicine Hat heard that Cole Scory, 30, had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Medicine Hat News Twinkle Tour returns
By Medicine Hat News on December 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews It’s that time of year again, and the Medicine Hat News is asking interested residents to submit their addresses as we highlight all the dazzling local Christmas light displays. If your home is lit up for the holidays and you’d like to show it off, we would like to include you in this year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council mulls lingering budget items ahead of a must-pass Dec. 16 meeting
By Collin Gallant on December 4th, 2024
@@CollinGallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com City council wants more information on financial implications of giving a direct grant to HALO air rescue, a multi-million-dollar food waste composting facility and recent job additions at city hall before voting on the coming two-year budget. Councillors discussed the budget until 10:50 p.m. Monday night before making the requests and adjourning final ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil wants energy review response by Monday
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A “tight” turnaround just got tighter for city energy officials asked to provide analysis on a report that proposes creating of an arm’s length corporation to run the power utility. The third-party report from business consulting firm KPMG was presented to council and the public on Nov. 25, where council voted for division staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to more than 200 calls for service in November, including six structure fires
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Six structure fires and 25 outside fires are among the more than 200 emergency responses local firefighters attended throughout November. Fire crews responded to 18 motor vehicles and attended 25 calls for medical service, as well as dealt with 20 calls relating to carbon monoxide and gas. Nov. 18 firefighters from all three stations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Researchers at U of C working to preserve fertility for young cancer patients
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For youth and adolescents battling cancer, researchers at the University of Calgary are finding ways to ensure they may still be able to have biological children later in life. In some cases where aggressive chemotherapy or treatment is required, the fertility of the patient may be affected, such as the case of one patient, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas company with major interest in SE Alberta scales back capital plans as prices drop
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Pine Cliff Energy has pulled back on capital spending this year as natural gas prices have fallen, the company’s updated guidance states. The company that has major bases of operation in Alberta’s southeast, plus the Viking and Caroline areas, spent about $5.5 million on new wells and closures during the first nine months of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Elm Street School replacement plan just a wish-list item at this point
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com An article published in the Dec. 3 edition of the News titled “Elm Street School replacement among upcoming plans for MHPSD,” which stated the school will undergo a replacement next year, is incorrect. Replacement plans are part of the division’s 2025-2028 Capital Plan that has been submitted to Alberta Education, but nothing has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting Pokemon Go walk just after Christmas
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2024
For nearly a decade, trail enthusiasts have been trying to catch them all with Pokemon Go. For those willing to risk the cold to be the very best, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has a returning offering. “This game encourages players to get out and explore, while discovering new places and meeting new folks along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with trying to kill cops fit to stand trial, obtains lawyer
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man charged with attempting to kill four city police officers after gunshots were fired during a standoff this summer is fit to stand trial and now has an attorney. Provincial Court of Justice at Medicine Hat heard in September that Cole Scory, 30, had been held at a Calgary psychiatric facility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFSEA dished out $487K in grants this autumn
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This fall, the Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributed more than $487,000 through all its granting initiatives. CFSEA says more than $200,000 was given to 27 organizations through Community Grants, chosen based on potential impact, fund availability and alignment with the Vital Signs priority areas. The 2024 priorities for CFSEA are Connection & Belonging, ... Read More »
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