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Medicine Hat man arrested in Hinton on drug trafficking, weapons offences
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 27th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Hat man is in custody in Hinton charged with trafficking a large amount of methamphetamine and weapons offences. Mounties in northeast Alberta say they arrested James Fredrick Benard, 29, of Medicine Hat, and another man on Monday morning after pulling over a vehicle on Highway 40 that was later found to be stolen. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat becomes backdrop for short film
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat takes centre stage in a Saskatchewan filmmaker’s first production. Brysen Mann, author, scriptwriter and director, will make his directorial debut with the short film The Price Tag, filmed entirely in Medicine Hat. “The Price Tag is a gritty drama with a touch of humour,” Mann told the News. “It is the story ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, province in sync on hydrogen potential
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Province of Alberta and City of Medicine Hat are speaking the same language when it comes to bolstering hydrogen production and carbon capture to stabilize the energy sector and retain manufacturing activity. Premier Jason Kenney addressed the 2,000 delegates – including officials from Medicine Hat – at the “Canadian Hydrogen Convention” in Edmonton ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused from Coutts border blockade pleads not guilty, will be tried by judge and jury
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the protest in Coutts earlier this year has pleaded not guilty and will be tried by a judge and jury in Court of Queen’s Bench with a preliminary hearing. The accused, Chris Carbert, entered the plea Monday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat woman pleads not guilty to first-degree murder
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers A 26-year-old Medicine Hat woman accused of killing another woman during an altercation late last year, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder. Melissa Martens-Lagasse entered the plea Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, where she also pled not guilty to one count of causing an ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA cuts day-camp costs with $30K from United Way
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
Medicine Hat News A new grant will cut one-third of the cost of YMCA day camps in Medicine Hat this summer, the organization announced late Monday. The United Way’s Steve Murphy Fund will provide $30,000 to be evenly applied to registration costs, bringing the weekly cost of the camps to $150. “Part of supporting healthy ... Read More »
1 responseCity contractors inspecting properties for natural gas leaks
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
Medicine Hat News City of Medicine Hat contractors will be conducting inspections of 7,548 residential and commercial properties for the annual natural gas distribution network leak survey and infrastructure assessment. The inspection will begin in the Crestwood and Southview neighbourhoods, and is expected to be completed between May 2 and May 10. To complete the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hospital in need of volunteers
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Volunteers are wanted at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, says Alberta Health Services. AHS is calling for volunteers available, at minimum, one day per week to help direct patients to lab appointments and help set up and conduct bingo games. All volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information, email ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crestwood Rec Centre extending hours, programming
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The Crestwood Recreation Centre will be extending its hours and offering additional programs beginning May 2. The centre, which is currently open from 5:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays, will soon be open from 5:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays. Several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!40-year-old man dies in collision that knocks out power
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
Medicine Hat News A 40-year-old man is dead after his car hit a power pole on S. Railway Street late on Sunday, police say. Medicine Hat Police Service said Monday the westbound Honda Civic collided with the pole shortly after 10 p.m. on April 24. The lone occupant was fatally injured. The crash knocked out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPL joins Code Red initiative to end period poverty
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library is joining five other libraries in the region to provide free menstruation products within the facility as part of the Code Red initiative. Code Red was first introduced April 19 at Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Bassano, Bow Island, Irvine and Gem libraries. The initiative ... Read More »
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