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Recycling bin delivery complete
By Collin Gallant on June 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The handout of 23,000 blue carts for recycling pickup is complete, the city’s solid waste utility announced Wednesday. Distribution began May 8 in a process administrators said could have lasted until the end of June, as contracted pickup service ramped up. “We are seeing a lot of enthusiasm and receiving positive feedback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman attacked in broad daylight
By Peggy Revell on June 7th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat police are looking for a suspect who attacked and sexually assaulted a woman who was out for a walk Tuesday afternoon. According to police, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a woman was walking on the paths near Division Avenue N and Seventh Street NW when a lone man grabbed her from behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who left 18-year-old girl dead in drug-induced vehicle theft gets more than 5 years
By Peggy Revell on June 7th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man whose meth-fueled theft of a truck and dangerous driving which led to the death of 18-year-old Cerys Passmore was sentenced Wednesday to five years and nine months in prison. “No sentence the court imposes will bring back Ms. Passmore,” said Judge Ted Fisher, reading his decision for 25-year-old Cody David Michell. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to Community Celebration for unveiling of homelessness report
By Peggy Revell on June 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News All of Medicine Hat is invited to attend the eighth annual “Community Celebration,” where a progress report on homelessness will be presented. The event is scheduled for Friday at the Esplanade Lobby, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m., the program running from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with lunch to follow. As ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex hosting Community Day June 14
By Medicine Hat News on June 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Methanex is holding a Community Day open house June 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., where residents can take a tour and learn about various aspects of Methanex’s operation. For instance, they could learn that Methanex does not emit ‘smoke’ from its plant, as indicated erroneously in a reader-submitted weather photo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connie Oakes arrested in Sask. for obstruction of justice
By Peggy Revell on June 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News RCMP in Saskatchewan arrested Connie Oakes for obstruction of justice on Tuesday afternoon. According to an RCMP media release, 53-year-old Oakes of Nekaneet First Nation, was arrested and has been charged with obstruction of justice under section 139 of the Criminal Code. RCMP would not provide further details to the News about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cody Michell sentenced to nearly six years in dangerous driving death of Cerys Passmore
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2018
A man whose meth-fueled theft of a truck and dangerous driving which led to the death of 18-year-old Cerys Passmore was sentenced Wednesday to five years and nine months jail. “No sentence the court imposes will bring back Ms. Passmore,” said Judge Ted Fisher, reading his decision for 25-year-old Cody David Michell. “It will not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connie Oakes charged with obstruction of justice
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2018
A Medicine Hat woman with a history of legal issues has been charged with obstruction of justice in Saskatchewan. Maple Creek RCMP say an investigation that began in December 2017 has resulted in the charge against the 53-year-old woman. An RCMP release states Oakes was arrested May 6 and remanded into custody. She is to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating attempted afternoon sexual assault
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that took place the afternoon of June 5. According to police a female was walking on the paths near Division Avenue N and Seventh Street N.W. when a lone male grabbed her from behind and pulled her to the ground. The female screamed and struggled with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taxi assault sentencing continues
By Peggy Revell on June 6th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The sentencing hearing for a man who pled guilty to kidnapping, sexually assaulting and robbing a Medicine Hat cab driver in November 2016 continued Tuesday, with the author of his Gladue report taking the stand to testify about his remorse. “Did he say, ‘I’m sorry for what I did to the victim?'” Judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!November trial set for man who allegedly stabbed woman
By Peggy Revell on June 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 43-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman with a knife during a domestic dispute entered not-guilty pleas Tuesday, with a trial set for Nov. 29. James Walker of Medicine Hat faces charges of aggravated assault, assault and several breaches after being arrested in the early morning of Feb. 15. Police stated ... Read More »
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