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Crop report: Hot, dry conditions forcing early harvest
By Collin Gallant on August 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Relentless heat and little rain across southern Alberta again have producers planning an early harvest, according to the latest Alberta crop report. An extremely dry summer in 2017 led farmers to cut growing season short, and similarly, Alberta’s agriculture ministry states combining of peas, barley and oats has begun in earnest in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island family sets up scholarship fund in name of 11-year-old son
By Jeremy Appel on August 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The family of the 11-year-old Bow Islander who died in a farming accident Tuesday has set up a scholarship fund in his honour. In lieu of flowers, the family established the “Kale Porteous Citizenship Scholarship Fund,” to which donations go through Senator Gershaw School. A celebration of Kale’s life will be held ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County mulls utility fee like the city’s
By Collin Gallant on August 17th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant City of Medicine Hat utility customers will be charged an additional fee next year, and now administrators in Cypress County are examining whether they, too, should add franchise fees not currently billed. In early July, city councillors agreed to a basic budget plan that would see new revenue arrive via a consent and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In trouble again: Man once shot four times by police arrested again for impersonating a cop
By Mo Cranker on August 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A local man has been charged once again with impersonating a police officer and is also facing other charges, the Medicine Hat Police Service announced Thursday. Michael Carolan, 38, allegedly entered a preschool Tuesday and became agitated with staff members, states a release from the MHPS. Carolan allegedly said he was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In trouble again: Man once shot four times by police arrested again for impersonating a cop
By Mo Cranker on August 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A local man has been charged once again with impersonating a police officer and is also facing other charges, the Medicine Hat Police Service announced Thursday. Michael Carolan, 38, allegedly entered a preschool Tuesday and became agitated with staff members, states a release from the MHPS. Carolan allegedly said he was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nine hopeful pot stores await fate
By Collin Gallant on August 17th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Nine potential pot retailers in Medicine Hat are expected to appear at the city’s planning commission meeting next week in a bid to be operating when the substance is decriminalized on Oct. 17. A federal move to regulate recreational use among adults has caused a rush of sorts — according to those in ... Read More »
1 responseSD76 proudly showing off the Hat this week
By Jeremy Appel on August 17th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s SD76 is hosting the Public School Board Association of Alberta’s summer conference this weekend, with trustees coming from across the province. “It gives us as trustees a chance to see what other centres have for facilities, programs and services,” said SD76 board chair Rick Massini. “It also helps us develop an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!90 days in custody remain for man who set off bear spray indoors; will be served on weekends
By Jeremy Appel on August 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A man who set off bear spray in an apartment complex on Victoria Day weekend was sentenced Monday to 225 days in jail, with 135 credited for time served. Jamie Snow pled guilty to possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, for which he received the 135 days served and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Woman charged in connection with stolen property, break-in and then pointing gun at police had no previous record
By Jeremy Appel on August 17th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A woman who allegedly helped steal a truck,and ATM, as well as break into a rural residence near Bassano, leading to a chase by the RCMP where she pointed a stolen gun at police, didn’t have any criminal record before 2018, Medicine Hat Provincial Court heard Thursday. Hailey Morrison appeared in court via ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Needle exchange program saved my life: former addict
By Gillian Slade on August 17th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade After a decade-long heroin addiction, it was staff at a needle exchange centre that gave Carolyn Warne a glimmer of hope. Now she has been drug free for more than 20 years. It only took five days to become addicted, but the battle to free herself took 10 years, says Warne, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southwest Saskatchewan getting some park facility upgrades
By Collin Gallant on August 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The government of Saskatchewan is touting $1.5 million in facility improvements in the coming year at parks in the province’s southwest. The central block of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is scheduled to receive electrical expansion at Shady Pine campground as well as new digital sings. Upgraded power to camper stalls at Douglas ... Read More »
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