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Motz maintains unity exists in remaining Conservatives
By Jeremy Appel on August 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Local Conservative MP Glen Motz says leadership runner-up Maxime Bernier’s abrupt departure from the party caucus is not a reflection of larger divisions within the Tories. Still, the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner had harsh words for his former caucus mate. “He’s been given every opportunity to be helpful and contributing, however since (losing the) leadership, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building permits expected to catch up as year continues
By Collin Gallant on August 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Buildings permits in Medicine Hat are tracking lower to this point of the year, but administrators expect an above average year when a glut of major projects move ahead this autumn. That’s mainly on the commercial and industrial construction however, as it appears new home construction is mired in a two-year slump. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full moon walk set for Sunday
By Mo Cranker on August 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is holding a free event Sunday evening for Hatters to check out a full moon over the city. Anyone wishing to view the moon rising over the city is being asked to meet across the street from St. Francis Xavier before 8:20 p.m. “We’re calling this a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strachan Corner still missing its anchor
By Collin Gallant on August 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The original opening date for a new grocery store in town is months past, and the company is now reporting its local space won’t be ready until next spring. Meanwhile, other enterprises are open and work is set to commence today on finishing space for a new “upscale-casual” restaurant in the same development. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Ex-news man accused in bank robberies has local matters heard again Thursday
By Jeremy Appel on August 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel An ex-news reporter and journalism instructor who was arrested for a string of bank robberies in Saskatchewan and Alberta had his matters heard Thursday at Medicine Hat Provincial Court. Stephen Vogelsang, 54, didn’t appear himself, as he is currently in remand in Regina. The accused was arrested on robbery charges in fall 2017 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman pleads not guilty to many of her 30 charges, mostly involving stolen property
By Jeremy Appel on August 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A woman facing 30 offences, including 24 counts of possession of stolen property — 22 charges under $5,000 and two over $5,000 — pled not guilty Thursday to most of her charges. Danielle M. Elander appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court in person, where she pled not guilty to charges of possession over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sheepdog championships get underway
By Gillian Slade on August 24th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It takes stamina, skill, discipline and teamwork to move sheep through a sheepdog championship course, and some of the best in the world participated in the event near Medicine Hat on Thursday. Border collies faced an unknown championship course and sheep that have never before been herded by a dog. At the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air quality to get worse as smoke blows back in
By Medicine Hat News on August 23rd, 2018
Air quality in Medicine Hat is expected to get dramatically worse today due to smoke from B.C. wildfires. The Air Health Quality Index forecasts Medicine Hat to reach a maximum level of 9, high risk, on Thursday evening. On Thursday morning the index sits at 4, moderate risk. After rising on Thursday the maximum forecast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commission quickly OKs pot stores
By Collin Gallant on August 23rd, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant More than a dozen potential cannabis retailers crammed into a city hall board room Wednesday afternoon as the Medicine Hat municipal planning commission approved nine locations where the substance can be sold this autumn. Development permits were approved unanimously and without discussion. After a brief question-and-answer session between applicants and planners about next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman gets probation for assaulting her own mother
By Jeremy Appel on August 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A woman accused of assaulting her mother was sentenced Wednesday to one year probation. Raven Lee Harniman appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court in person, with the victim also in attendance. Harniman pled guilty to assault and failure to comply with undertaking. Two additional charges of threats causing death and unlawful confinement were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz plans to listen a lot at CPC convention
By Jeremy Appel on August 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz is currently in the Maritimes gearing up for the Conservative Party of Canada convention this weekend in Halifax. Motz told the News he went early to consult with stakeholders in the firearm debate sparked by the federal government’s Bill C-71, which places further restrictions on gun ownership across ... Read More »
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