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Co-accused in major meth bust likely to plead guilty under deal with the Crown
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 6th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The suspect in one of Medicine Hat’s largest meth seizures could plead guilty to the charge and be sentenced in early May, Provincial Court heard Tuesday. Robert Pegoraro, 25, was arrested in November 2021 after city and provincial police officials say they seized 1.9 kilograms of methamphetamine at a Flats area house. His attorney, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High Tea 50/50 sends winner home with $4,945, same total going to St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2022
George Kambeitz took home the Covenant Health Foundation’s High Tea 50/50 grand prize of $4,945 last week, with the remaining $4,945 going to support St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice. Nearly 6,500 tickets were sold in the second year of the 50/50 – created in place of the annual High Tea as a result of ... Read More »
2 responsesPermanent ‘store’ offers MyCityCare unique way to help
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com One year after its inception in February 2021, MyCityCare Medicine Hat, a local community support initiative providing Hatters in need with essential items like food and clothing at no cost, is excited to host the grand opening of its permanent location at Victory Lutheran Church on Saturday. “Originally (MyCityCare) started in Lethbridge (five years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex to conduct emergency training drill at local plant on Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 6th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Methanex will conduct an emergency training drill at its plant site in northwest Medicine Hat on Tuesday, a company spokesperson has told the News. The event will include the plant’s onsite firefighting system and response team as well as units and officers from the City of Medicine Hat’s fire service. Residents should be aware ... Read More »
2 responsesNasty weather leaves thousands without early-morning power
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com High winds and intermittent sleet, which began in the early hours of Tuesday and continued on and off throughout the day, resulted in several Medicine Hat areas losing power. City crews began working to resolve the issue before 5 a.m. Tuesday in the areas of South Ridge, Saamis Heights, Crestwood, Norwood, Ross Glen and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suncor fulfilling regional plans as it divests from wind, solar
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A major wind farm under construction near Bow Island, and a related plan for a huge solar array on site, is up for sale as energy giant Suncor plans to exit the wind and solar utility sectors. Suncor confirmed to the News on Tuesday that construction on the Forty Mile Wind field will continue ... Read More »
2 responsesGrants ease Towne Square overrun
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A budget overrun at the Towne Square project will be cut in half by a new federal grant, which administrators say was on the way when they were grilled about the project in January. Major construction is complete to revamp the parking lot across from city hall into a flexible space to host festivals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge 21-year-old male in string of January vehicle vandalizations in Ross Glen, Crescent Heights
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man is facing 26 charges of mischief or theft in connection to a string of car prowlings in Ross Glen and Crescent Heights in January. Medicine Hat police say they responded to more than two dozen reports of broken mirrors, windows and slashed seat belts in those areas between January 10 ... Read More »
3 responsesCoin and Stamp Club’s annual collectibles show this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Coin and Stamp Club is hosting its annual collectibles show Saturday at the Stampede’s auditorium. The event will feature coins, stamps and other collectibles, such as rocks, records, comic books, sports cards, toys, gold and silver bullion and more. Not only can Hatters purchase new collectibles, they can sell unwanted items or have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council looking at city’s tax rate process
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council could debate nudging its property tax burden when it sets rates later this month – which would affect rates to a much greater degree than a planned 3.5 per cent tax increase – but most council members say they hope to get a full view of implications before more study in the ... Read More »
6 responsesSoil techniques earn local farmers an award
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A local farmer has been named the 2022 Orville Yanke Award recipient by Farming Smarter as a result of his contributions to soil conservation. Laverne Gill, along with his wife Launa and their children, live on a grain farm located about 15 minutes outside Medicine Hat. Both Laverne and Launa were raised on farms, ... Read More »
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