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Former Maple Creek teacher facing more sexual assault charges
By Alberta Newspapers on May 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews MAPLE CREEK A former teacher is facing more charges that he sexually assaulted young male athletes in the early 2000s, according to the RCMP detachment in Maple Creek. On April 26, the RCMP announced they had laid an initial charge against Dexter Bacsu, 64, after a complainant contacted them stating an assault had occurred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bike rentals on the upward cycle in Medicine Hat
By KENDALL KING on May 6th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com As the warm weather returns, bicycles and e-bikes are hitting the streets and pathways throughout Medicine Hat, much to the delight of alternative transportation and outdoor/active living advocates working to increase local bike accessibility. In discussions on unique and appealing opportunities available in Medicine Hat, biking is often referenced due to the city’s extensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crop Report: Well behind average pace for seeding this spring
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Seeding in Southern Alberta is well-behind average pace, according to the first crop report of the season released on Friday by Alberta Agriculture. It states that typically about one-third of acres in the region are completed by May 2, the reporting date, but a slow start in 2023 has progress pegged at just 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown shop offers all things local, all in one place
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 6th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The 7 Rivers Trading Company is becoming the place to go in Medicine Hat for products made in and by Albertans. “We knew right after the concept for the store was born that it belonged downtown,” said owner Sarah McNeill. “7 Rivers is about celebrating the talent and ingenuity of small makers in our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City energy head moves on
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The head of the city’s energy division is moving back to the private sector, the City of Medicine Hat announced on Friday afternoon. Brad Maynes was also the senior lead on city-led carbon capture and hydrogen hub projects, and as managing director of the recently combined utilities and infrastructure division he oversaw one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crestwood Rec Centre to reopen Monday
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2023
Crestwood Recreation Centre is set to reopen May 8, following the unplanned replacement of the building’s boiler. Issues with the boiler caused the centre to shut down Apr. 19, several months ahead of the scheduled July replacement date. The city thanks Hatters for their patience during the shutdown time... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect from high-risk incident remains in custody awaiting counsel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 5th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man involved in a standoff with police on Tuesday will remain in custody while he obtains a lawyer. Jeremiah James Amero, 32, was arrested May 2 after a three-hour standoff with police at a Southwest Hill residence. His matters were taken up Thursday at Medicine Hat Court of Justice where duty counsel informed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat photog wins Best in Class on national stage
By KENDALL KING on May 5th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat photographer is being recognized as one of Canada’s best, having had three of his photos included in a prestigious national collection and one awarded Best in Class. Adam Moser, owner of Medicine Hat’s Delmar Photography, was astounded to learn three of the four photos he submitted to the Professional Photographers of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plant sale and artisan market in Irvine this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2023
Southeastern Albertans who have yet to complete their Mother’s Day shopping are invited to a spring plant sale and artisan market taking place Saturday and Sunday in Irvine. The sale is taking place at the Irvine New Horizons Club, located on S. Railway Avenue, between the hamlet’s Canada Post outlet and The Muffin Shop. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outgoing MLA Barnes will continue with political activism
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 5th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Drew Barnes will not run in the current provincial election, but is not retiring from politics, the three-term MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat told the News on Thursday. He plans to continue advocating on issues he began campaigning on 13 years ago – direct democracy, representation and the faults of party politics – through a ... Read More »
1 responseEcho Dale swim lake delayed into mid July due to boat lake repair
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2023
The seasonal opening of Echo Dale’s swim lake is delayed roughly two weeks as a result of ongoing efforts to replace the boat lake liner. Work to replace the boat lake liner, which was leaking due to damage, began in March. The work was originally expected to complete in late June and was not anticipated ... Read More »
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