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Second-degree murder laid, again
By Peggy Revell on November 15th, 2016
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Second-degree murder charges have been laid against a Medicine Hat man following a weekend homicide. Noah Harrison Bentley, 26, was charged for the death of Brenda Woloski, 53, after the woman’s body was found at a residence on the 800 block of Third Street SE late Saturday evening. “We have reasonable, probable grounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat still a safe place, city police stress
By Peggy Revell on November 15th, 2016
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Police are assuring local residents that Medicine Hat remains a safe community, despite two homicides occurring barely a week apart. “Having two homicides occur in such a short time frame is tragic and unprecedented in Medicine Hat,” said Insp. Brent Secondiak Monday at a Medicine Hat Police Service press conference. Second-degree murder charges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex seeks petroleum partner
By Collin Gallant on November 15th, 2016
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Methanex is seeking a major petroleum producer to partner with, both to supply natural gas to a proposed expansion in Medicine Hat as well as purchase a share of the methanol produced. That statement, from CEO John Floren to investment analysts in late October, could also mean such a deal could include flow-through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion says Beaver, Scout snub simply didn’t take place
By Mo Cranker on November 15th, 2016
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker On Friday, Legion member Jim Ogston organized his final Remembrance Day ceremony on behalf of the Legion, where he spoke at the Esplanade and Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park before thousands. Two groups which largely did not attend the ceremony at the cenotaph were the Scouts and Beavers. Scout leader Brandy Payeur said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis culture celebrated Wednesday at Esplanade
By Peggy Revell on November 15th, 2016
Medicine Hat News Métis culture will be celebrated Wednesday evening at the Esplanade, and the public is invited to join the party. “It’s a great event for the community, it’s fun and just a good time,” said Sabrina Prince with the Miywasin Centre, which is organizing the event that kicks off at 6 p.m. and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Pure happiness:’ Mullin named Miss Rodeo Canada
By Charles Lefebvre on November 15th, 2016
clefebvre@medicinehatnews.com @MHNLefebvre As she walked into the rodeo arena at the Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on Saturday, Ali Mullin said she was feeling nervous about what was happening next. “Everything I’ve done for the past two years was leading up to this moment,” she said over the phone on Monday. “Walking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Yuill speaks at Rotary meeting of home town love
By Charles Lefebvre on November 15th, 2016
clefebvre@medicinehatnews.com @MHNLefebvre The chairman and CEO of the Monarch Corporation enjoyed the chance to come back home and speak to Hatters on Monday. Bill Yuill was the featured speaker at the Medicine Hat Rotary Club’s meeting Monday afternoon at the Medicine Hat Lodge, taking the time to talk to the club about his community involvement. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SD76 part of provincial nutrition project
By Charles Lefebvre on November 15th, 2016
clefebvre@medicinehatnews.com @MHNLefebvre SD76 will be part of a pilot project aimed at ensuring kids are getting the proper nutrition to boost success in school. Education Minister David Eggen announced Monday 14 school divisions across the province will take part in the project, which will allow schools to implement nutrition education programming and partnerships in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victim, accused in weekend homicide identified
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2016
Medicine Hat police have released the names of the victim and the accused in this weekend’s homicide. The victim has been identified as Brenda Woloski, age 53, of Medicine Hat. Noah Harrison Bentley, 26, also of Medicine Hat, is charged with second-degree murder. A bail hearing was conducted and Bentley remains in custody. His next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested for weekend homicide
By Mo Cranker on November 14th, 2016
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A 26-year-old man is in custody after a woman’s body was found at a house on the 800 block of Third St. S.E. Saturday night. The man was arrested for murder, said Insp. Brent Secondiak at a press conference Sunday at the Medicine Hat Police station, and more details will be released once ... Read More »
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