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Hotchen takes stand once again at possession, firearm trial, describes how he got into drugs
By Jeremy Appel on December 14th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Aaron Hotchen took the stand for the second time Thursday in his own drug and firearm trial. Hotchen was arrested Oct. 22, 2016, after police executed a search warrant on an acreage near Seven Persons he was staying on, seizing methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, an unidentified white powder, a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition and cash. ... Read More »
2 responsesSeven seniors featured on YouTube
By Gillian Slade on December 14th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Video interviews of seniors who have made a significant contribution to the community are now available on YouTube. Recently a special celebration at the Veiner Centre featured taped interviews with seven seniors. The videos were made possible by a $19,000 New Horizons For Seniors grant. There were many seniors worthy of being interviewed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming Christmas events across the Hat
By Gillian Slade on December 14th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Community events for Christmas are about to commence. The information below is by no means comprehensive but has been taken from information currently available. Saturday, Dec. 15 — 7:30 p.m. — Winter Christmas Concert by Medicine Hat Concert Band Society at the Esplanade. — 7 p.m. — It’s a Wonderful Life — radio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advisory council for LGBTQ2S+ issues on the way in 2019
By Gillian Slade on December 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Alberta Health Services plans in 2019 to establish an advisory council to focus on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression provincial advisory council will provide a direct connection between AHS and sexual and gender diverse patients, their families and care providers. Those chosen to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS starting six-week chronic pain workshops in January
By Gillian Slade on December 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News If you are living with a chronic disease Alberta Health Services is offering a free six-week workshop designed to help you take control of their health and improve quality of life. Better Choices, Better Health is designed to support those with health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$40M boost for Cancarb
By Collin Gallant on December 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Cancarb will spend $40 million over the next 18 months to add another production unit and expand the warehousing system at its Medicine Hat production facility, the company announced on Wednesday afternoon. President Ken Tate says a sixth carbon black unit will increase production of the rubber component by 20 per cent to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No foul play suspected in man’s death
By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a man discovered outside Wednesday morning in South Ridge. Police say members of MHPS responded around 10:30 a.m. to a report of a deceased person located in a green space a few feet east of Southridge Drive. The Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no wells found at Hitch’n Post
By Gillian Slade on December 13th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade No gas wells have been located at that Hitch’n Post Saloon site in spite of considerable efforts, says the Orphan Well Association. The OWA hoped to locate and identify an historical well and relief well at, 210 S. Railway St. SE, after the demolition of the Hitch’n Post Saloon building. “We used various ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police expert takes stand in Hotchen trial
By Jeremy Appel on December 13th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A police expert in drug trafficking testified Wednesday in the trial of Aaron Hotchen. Lethbridge Police Service Const. Chris Running took the stand at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court trial, where Hotchen is accused of possession for the purposes of trafficking and firearm offences. He was there to interpret more than 30 hours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province expands the practising scope of midwives
By Gillian Slade on December 13th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The scope of practice for midwives in Alberta has been expanded. Midwives with the appropriate additional training will now be authorized by the College of Midwives of Alberta to prescribe, dispense and administer a wider range of prescription drugs, contraceptives and contraceptive devices and, in a hospital, benzodiazepines and narcotics. Minister of Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!38 years of sharing a merry meal
By Gillian Slade on December 13th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A 38-year tradition of serving a free hot Christmas dinner for those alone on Christmas day continues, thanks to local Kiwanis clubs and generous businesses. The inaugural event took place in 1980 at a private residence with eight guests. Last year 268 meals were served to guests and volunteers, said John John, one ... Read More »
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