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Lawyer 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 »

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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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Weather expected to be perfect for Canada Day

By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 29th, 2022

The weather for the remainder of the week is looking excellent, with Canada Day predicted to be sunny with a high of 27 C. According to the Environment Canada website for Medicine Hat, it will be sunny with highs between 25-28 C for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday is showing a 60 per cent ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat SPCA operating at capacity

By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 29th, 2022

The Medicine Hat SPCA is at full capacity for all animals and needs some urgent help. Shelter director Tom Carney explained, “Once COVID restrictions lifted, we’ve seen an increase in animal relinquishment across the board. Currently, we are at capacity (in all areas). They have 90 cats in their care with 20 out in foster ... Read More »

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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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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 »

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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 »

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Brooks man charged with murder is now in hospital

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Brooks man charged after a woman was found dead in that city is in hospital, court has heard. Mat Bangoang Choap, 35, was scheduled to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Monday morning to answer to a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Tamara Debbie Soosay, 30. She was found ... Read More »

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City’s truth and reconciliation report unveiled

By COLLIN GALLANT on June 28th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is now contemplating its own guidance on how to meet the recommendations laid out in the Truth and Recognition Commission report. The city’s report, penned by an expanded community advisory board, was presented Monday including suggestions to provide city hall employees complete mandatory anti-racism training, promote local Indigenous history, ... Read More »

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Upcoming events surrounding the Hat

By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 28th, 2022

Bow Island Bow Island Days returns and kicks off on Thursday, July 14 with a cribbage tournament at the Golden Age Centre. Friday, July 15 there will be a lunch outside Island Furniture, bouncy castles, used book sale, a market, face painting, axe throwing, a BBQ supper, a family dance and the night ends with ... Read More »

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Report: Tamara Lich arrested, lawyer says

By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2022

According to a media report on Monday evening, Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich has been arrested in Medicine Hat. The report states that her Edmonton lawyer, Keith Wilson, confirmed the fact and that he believed it had something to do with breaching bail conditions. The lawyer said that hadn’t been made official though. Lich was ... Read More »

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