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Two locals among trio arrested after Lethbridge ALERT case
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Two Medicine Hat men were arrested March 27 in relation to an investigation by ALERT Lethbridge that led to the seizure of nearly half a kilogram of cocaine and a handgun. Police report the items were seized after searching a vehicle and apartment suite located on Berkeley Place W. A total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentence for stolen vehicle will coincide ‘almost seamlessly’ with available addictions program
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A lower-end sentence of seven-and-a-half months was handed down Thursday to a Medicine Hat man who fled from police in a stolen vehicle. Daniel Magnus, 37, pled guilty to possessing stolen property, possessing a stolen vehicle, failure to stop for police and obstruction at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court — with a joint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba woman pleads guilty to local charges
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Guilty pleas were entered Thursday by one of two Manitobans arrested by Redcliff RCMP earlier this month, suspected to be connected to a robbery that took place in Swift Current. Robyn Boersma of Carberry, Man. was sentenced to 30 days and $600 in fines after pleading guilty to being in possession of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most of southern Alberta spared from flooding issues felt in Taber
By Collin Gallant on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A quick melt that has closed roads and caused a state of emergency to be declared in Taber hasn’t caused the same sort of problems further east in southern Alberta. On Thursday, the County of Forty Mile stated it had closed Township Road 104 between Range Road 120 and Range Road 115 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School divisions release infrastructure wish lists
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Local school divisions are in the midst of presenting and approving their three-year capital plans — a “wish list” for the province on what infrastructure is needed. While the needs for SD 76 have been met in the last number of years with capital projects like Hat High’s modernization, Roy Wilson and Ken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major crimes investigating firearms complaint
By Mo Cranker on March 30th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking for a suspect after shots were fired at a home around Northlands Lane NE. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle that is described as a black two-door, mid-to-late 2000’s car, resembling that of an Audi It is unknown at this time if this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water levels at Taber water treatment plant being closely watched
By Trevor Busch and Cole Parkinson on March 29th, 2018
Southern Alberta Newspapers Rising flood waters on Taber’s south side are threatening the community’s water treatment plant, prompting the town to declare a local state of emergency on Wednesday evening. Overland flooding is affecting areas south of the water treatment plant (5100 40th Avenue), with water moving north, towards the plant. There has been no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter Mark Sakamoto wins CBC’s Canada Reads
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat native Mark Sakamoto is the winner of the 2018 edition of CBC’s Canada Reads. Sakamoto’s book “Forgiveness” defeated “American War” in the finale this morning. Sakamoto’s book was defended by fashion icon and TV host Jeanne Beker, while Omar El Akkad’s “American War,” was defended by actor Tahmoh Pennikett. Sakamoto’s book chronicles the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat brothers caught in Lethbridge drug bust
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2018
Two Medicine Hat brothers have been charged following a drug bust in Lethbridge that police say took nearly $50,000 worth of cocaine of the streets. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime and gang team seized 474 grams of cocaine, 198 grams of cocaine buffing agent (used to dilute drugs) and drug trafficking paraphernalia on Lwethbridge’s west side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in standoff makes brief court appearance
By Peggy Revell on March 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 38-year-old man involved in a standoff with police made a brief court appearance Wednesday, with his counsel requesting adjournment to May 8. Justin Lagasse remains in custody at the remand centre, with his counsel telling the court the next appearance will be for a summary disposition with joint submission. The standoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two years for woman guilty of drug trafficking charges
By Peggy Revell on March 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat woman entered guilty pleas to drug trafficking Tuesday, earning her a two-year sentence in the federal penitentiary. According to the agreed statement of facts, Isabelle Gallant sold drugs to an undercover police officer on three occasions — 0.2 grams of meth for $80, 2.24 grams of meth for $300, and ... Read More »
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