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A one and a two … bird and flower count set for Sunday
By Peggy Revell on May 25th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat’s Spring Bird and Flower Count is set to return this Sunday. The annual event is a companion to the annual Christmas count launched more than 100 years ago by the Audubon Society, said Marty Drut, an interpreter with Police Point Park that is helping to organize the event. “It’s not as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief says building razed by fire will be torn down
By Peggy Revell on May 24th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat Fire Service’s investigation into the cause of a Wednesday evening fire that destroyed Deadbolt Construction Inc./Bamboo Innovations continued into Thursday. “The extent of the damage is to where the building will be torn down,” said platoon chief Doug Lagran, speaking midday while on scene at 18th Street SW site in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarch’s ledger sheet reflects growing popularity for theatre
By Collin Gallant on May 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant After years of wrangling over the budget of the Monarch Theatre, this past year’s figures show a small profit, with higher revenue outpacing expenses that also increased in a good way. Leading the way is more popcorn purchased for resale and paying higher movie licensing fees that are based on attendance. “It means ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stay safe in extreme heat: Alta. Labour
By Gillian Slade on May 24th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade As temperatures continue to climb this week, Alberta Labour is urging employers and workers to take precautions when working out of doors. Heat stress can quickly develop into heat stroke, which is a life-threatening condition. “With summer temperatures finally here, we need to make sure those working outside take precautions to protect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police don’t duck their responsibility: Officers rescue young fowl
By Peggy Revell on May 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Some quack — err, quick —thinking by Medicine Hat police officers Tuesday led to the rescue of a family of ducklings stuck in a drain pipe. MHPS reported through social media that they received a call on May 22 at 10:17 p.m. about animals being in distress, and arrived to the area ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dispose of old prescription drugs safely this Saturday at London Drugs on 13th
By Peggy Revell on May 24th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Hatters are encouraged to bring old and expired prescriptions to London Drugs this Saturday, as the business and Medicine Hat Police Service join forces to host their annual prescription drug round-up. “It’s important to note that you can bring your old and expired prescriptions to the drug store at any time, it’s not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CanWest boss ‘very excited’ with milestone
By Gillian Slade on May 24th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It has been a marathon but CanWest is celebrating another milestone in completing its facilities at the airport to provide fixed-wing air ambulance services on behalf of Alberta Health Services. On Tuesday and Wednesday asphalt paving of its taxiway and ramp was accomplished. “Oh, very excited,” said Jake Fehr, CEO CanWest Air, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion anniversary supper planned
By Gillian Slade on May 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 30th anniversary supper is being held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch 17 in Medicine Hat on June 19. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased by June 8. Contact Ian Parkinson for additional information: 403-528-9723 or email ian@ianparkinson.ca... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty plea entered on T4 fraud charge
By Peggy Revell on May 23rd, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A guilty plea was entered Tuesday by a man who passed off a fake T4 slip to get thousands of dollars through a business’s instant-tax-refund offer. Tyler Wells was sentenced to 90 days at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court as part of a joint submission from Crown and defence, a sentence that took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trans-Canada wrong-way driver found guilty
By Peggy Revell on May 23rd, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Cypress County man was found guilty Tuesday on all charges stemming from driving while drunk down the wrong way of the Trans-Canada Highway in 2015, and causing a head-on collision that severely injured multiple people. Following a trial that began in November and wrapped up in March, Judge Eric Brooks ruled that57-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stole truck, fled from Mounties, man gets nine months
By Peggy Revell on May 23rd, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It was a nine-month sentence for a man who twice fled from the Mounties in a stolen truck, ultimately rolling the vehicle into a ditch. Brendan Cote was given 113 days credit towards this sentence due to time already spent in custody, while also being sentenced to nine months probation in the hopes ... Read More »
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