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Judge reluctantly allows Crown ‘expert’ after scolding the choice
By Peggy Revell on July 13th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A two-day cocaine trafficking trial included the judge chastising federal prosecution for using an expert witness whose connection to investigating officers raised the issue of biased testimony. “You should not pick an expert like that for an expert opinion,” Judge J.C.M. Spence said Thursday at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court, as the Crown’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resident fears for kids as coyotes appear to have at least one den in Connaught area
By Gillian Slade on July 13th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Not addressing the problem of coyotes in the Connaught area could result in disaster, warns a resident. “My biggest fear is the coyotes attacking a small child in the area,” said Gary Leis, mentioning two parks where children play. “Regrettably, nothing will be done until something bad happens.” Leis says he sees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local car dealer has sales licence suspended
By Collin Gallant on July 12th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant More than a dozen second-hand car buyers in Medicine Hat could be out about $500,000 combined, according to an industry watchdog that suspended the licence of local dealer Autos R Less. A provincial licensing body says the new, used and consignment dealer knowingly sold vehicles subject to repossession orders by other parties. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canalta proposes 245-unit care facility
By Collin Gallant on July 12th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A major continuing care facility is being proposed for south Medicine Hat, thereby extending a veritable run on developing a former city lot once considered unsellable as it was partitioned. Canalta Real Estate presented a rezoning application to Wednesday’s meeting of the municipal planning commission, asking for a change to allow a six-storey, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-gal royalty showdown
By Peggy Revell on July 12th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell There’s more to Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede royalty than being a pretty face —and that’s what contestants set out to prove Wednesday night with the annual horsemanship competition. “You need to cowgirl up and show you have that ability. You need that type of down-in-the-dirt grittiness,” said Candice Ristau, royalty committee member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges dropped, Crown cites lack of definitive evidence
By Peggy Revell on July 12th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Charges have been withdrawn against a man accused of a break and enter and assault that left another man with serious long-term brain injuries. “At this time the investigation will be closed unless further new information comes to light that can assist the police in identifying any other potential subjects of interest,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Nile season returns, though numbers have significantly dropped in the past decade
By Gillian Slade on July 12th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, humans can develop West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) or the more serious West Nile Neurological Syndrome. Those with West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome may ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no prelim date for man accused of extortion, murder
By Peggy Revell on July 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Defence counsel and the Crown are still working to set a preliminary hearing date for the man charged with extortion and the first-degree murder of a 64-year-old Medicine Hat man. Robert S. Hoefman remains in custody, appearing by closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre before the court Wednesday, with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better Living Show adds element for kids
By Gillian Slade on July 12th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade An opportunity for children to enjoy some arts and crafts activity every day will be part of the Better Living Show at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede this year. “Evelyn Kleis with some of her artistic friends are going to be doing arts and crafts for children between 2 p.m. and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meals on Wheels: Food with a smile
By Gillian Slade on July 12th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It is so much more than just a meal. With Meals on Wheels, you also get a smiling face, a cheery hello and a little chat from the volunteer making the delivery. For some, it may be the only person to visit that day. “He’s my weathervane, too,” said Martha Schmidt, 94, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LGX doubles lawsuit over Manyberries
By Collin Gallant on July 11th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant An oil company that, like the City of Medicine Hat, is suing the federal government over environmental restrictions near leases around Manyberries, has doubled the damages it is seeking to $123 million, the News has learned. LGX claims that operating protocols and a moratorium on new drilling near sage grouse habitat severely hampered ... Read More »
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