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Political leaders discuss health care $

By Gillian Slade on August 1st, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade Alberta’s health care budget per capita is more than most provinces, and political leaders are speaking up about the need to address it Costs are higher in part because of the care provided and also because costs are often higher in Alberta, said Premier Rachel Notley. “We need to bring some of ... Read More »

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TRY A SPORT, LOVE A SPORT: Family Leisure Centre bringing back Demo Daze

By Jeremy Appel on August 1st, 2018

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Family Leisure Centre is hosting the city’s second Demo Daze on Aug. 11, where Hatters can try out a sport of their choice before making a year-long commitment. The event, which runs 1-4 p.m., will feature demonstrations of various sports and activities offered in the city, after which participants can register. Offerings ... Read More »

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Strachan Road project begins next week, will reduce lanes, force detour and last the month

By Gillian Slade on August 1st, 2018

Medicine Hat News Road construction crews will be busy next week on Strachan Road. The work will take place on Strachan between Southridge Drive and Stratton Way, and is likely to continue until the end of August. The city says the work is necessary because of damage to the road as a result of severe ... Read More »

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Adjournment granted for man facing several charges in both Medicine Hat and Lethbridge

By Jeremy Appel on August 1st, 2018

Medicine Hat News A man who allegedly published indecent photos of a woman without her consent, and who faces six other criminal charges in Medicine Hat, is also facing charges in Lethbridge. Justin Kleinsasser appeared in provincial court Tuesday facing charges of assault and publication of indecent material stemming from one incident, public mischief and ... Read More »

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City discovers coyote dens, but the animals have moved on

By Gillian Slade on August 1st, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade The city has identified two coyote dens in the Connaught area. “Right now we’ve found them to not be active dens, which could possibly mean that the coyotes, the young, no longer require dens and are out doing more hunting,” said Dave Genio, superintendent of parks maintenance. With dens no longer active, ... Read More »

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Alberta getting $595M lab building

By Gillian Slade on July 31st, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade A provincial laboratory organization, to be a subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, has appointed its first CEO, and its new premises slated for Edmonton will cost nearly $600 million. Alberta Public Labs will deliver all laboratory services for Alberta. The new laboratory hub in Edmonton is being constructed on 5.8 hectares of ... Read More »

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Potential safe consumption neighbours upset

By Gillian Slade on July 31st, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade A location for the Medicine Hat supervised consumption site has not been made public but those who believe it will affect them are already expressing concerns. “What many people cannot absorb is that we are allowing criminals to carry illegal drugs to an area and use them in an area that has ... Read More »

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Brief court date for man facing nine charges, including forcible confinement

By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018

Medicine Hat News A man made a brief appearance Monday at Medicine Hat Provincial Court facing charges of assault, forcible confinement, overcoming resistance through choking, uttering threats, as well as several breaches. Chance Michael Arndt appeared in person, along with defence lawyer Stewart Kennedy, who requested an adjournment to have more time to discuss the ... Read More »

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Dog park lovers sign petition

By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A petition protesting the city’s plan to restrict off-leash dog walking at Kin Coulee Park has already garnered 2,595 signatures, while the manager of parks says it must limit pets roaming to preserve the historical site. The park has been designated as an archeological area since 1984. Torri Zimmerman, who launched the petition, ... Read More »

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Redcliff RCMP hope photos will help public ID man suspected using stolen cards

By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018

Medicine Hat News The Redcliff RCMP have released surveillance photos of a man suspected of using a debit and credit card reported stolen from a vehicle last month. Staff Sgt. Sean Maxwell says the detachment released the two photos to get the public’s help in identifying the suspect. “When we get stuff like that, if ... Read More »

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Writers club hosting fundraiser in support of the Medicine Hat SPCA

By Mo Cranker on July 31st, 2018

Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rhyme and Reason Writers’ Club is holding a fundraiser for the local SPCA, Aug. 10 at Sobeys. The club will be selling books as well as pop and hotdogs, with all proceeds going to the SPCA. A hotdog and drink will cost $2 and books will be sold for ... Read More »

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