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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 »
1 responseBrief 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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Hills part of interactive program that ‘game-ifies’ park education
By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is one of 14 provincial parks participating in the Alberta Explorer Campaign this summer. The program, which runs until Oct. 1, uses the Agents of Discovery augmented reality app to help educate visitors on Alberta’s parks. Chris Dodds, interpreter and education co-ordinator at Cypress Hills, describes the campaign as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The Last Hangman’ tells story of southern Alberta’s 1946 mass hanging
By Mo Cranker on July 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A screening of the film ‘The Last Hangman’ will be showing today at the Esplanade, 7 p.m. in the studio theatre. The film was put together by Carla Olson and runs for a little more than an hour. It tells the story of Canada’s second-largest mass hanging, which involved five German prisoners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigate fatality in Maple Creek car crash
By None on July 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A lone occupant has died after he was involved in a vehicle rollover in the morning hours of July 29. The 23-year-old male from Maple Creek has not been named, but police confirm Maple Creek RCMP, fire department and EMS responded to a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Old Highway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade proud to display works of late artist
By Mo Cranker on July 31st, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A number of Joan van Belkum’s paintings are on display at the Esplanade and will be shown in the gallery through Sept. 15. The artist moved from England to Medicine Hat in 1955 and painted for more than 50 years before passing away in 2014. Esplanade director of exhibitions and collections Joanne Marion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another successful Stampede
By Mo Cranker on July 30th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Stampede week is a time of year many Hatters young and old have marked on their calendars — this year was no different. Less than 12 hours after festivities ended, Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede general manager Jim MacArthur says it was a very strong year for the local Stampede. “It’s too early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS wraps up busy Stampede week
By Mo Cranker on July 30th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was a busy, yet not overly-eventful Stampede week for the Medicine Hat Police Service. The MHPS responded to about 25 missing children calls during the four-day Stampede event, and dealt with a number of smaller offenses over the duration. “Friday and Saturday were a bit busier for us, especially Saturday, but overall ... Read More »
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