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UCP takes Beasley off the ballot for Brooks-Medicine Hat nomination vote
By Medicine Hat News on July 15th, 2018
A candidate seeking the UCP nomination for Brooks-Medicine Hat has been asked to withdraw from the race by the party less than 48-hours before voting begins. “I have been asked by the United Conservative Party to withdraw my name as contestant for the Party candidacy in the Brooks Medicine Hat riding,” wrote Todd Beasley in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Passing on the gas
By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The owner of a Redcliff gasbar took the unusual step this week of shutting down sales of regular gasoline saying that she can’t sell it for what refineries are charging her. It adds a twist to a series of ups and downs in fuel prices in the Medicine Hat region since late June, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre fees clarified by city
By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade New membership fees at the Veiner Centre have been clarified by the city. The current annual membership of $40 will increase to $100 a year. This gives the member access to the Veiner Centre and the Strathcona Centre with the exception of the fitness centre. If you would like to use the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Simple ways to practice self-care this summer
By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018
With summer here, it is important to make a conscious effort to enjoy it. There are still many stressors during the summer, which makes it difficult to find time to do things that make us happy. There are a few tricks you can do to feel happier instantly. One trick to feel happier is exercise, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP candidate voting begins next week for Brooks-MedicineHat
By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Voting to determine who the UCP candidate will be for the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding will take place on Monday and Tuesday. It starts in Brooks at the Heritage Inn, 1217 Second St. West, on July 16 from noon to 8 p.m., and in Medicine Hat on July 17 from noon to 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New bank alarm system causes false alarm two days in a row
By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News For the second time in two days police responded with multiple units to the downtown Servus Credit branch Friday afternoon to find a false alarm had been triggered. Five police cars descended on the branch, located on the 500 block of Fourth Street, S.E., at about noon on Friday. Police Staff Sergeant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge reserves decision on cocaine trafficking trial
By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge has reserved his decision until July 28 for a Medicine Hat man accused of arranging to sell cocaine to an undercover officer. The two-day trial for Stephen Rainville wrapped up Friday, with the accused taking the stand in his own defence and testifying that he was in no way involved with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arson, aggravated assault case to go to trial in new year
By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A five-day trial has been set for March 2019, for a man accused of starting a house fire that sent one woman to hospital with extensive burns. After waiving a preliminary hearing last month, the trial date for the accused was set down Friday at the Medicine Hat Court of Queen’s Bench ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction stops mail delivery
By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Rain and snow does not stop Canada Post from delivering mail, but construction work can. Compounding the inconvenience of delayed utilities construction work in the Second Street SW and Fourth Avenue area, Canada Post has stopped delivery of mail to the community mailboxes. A local resident who is affected says it impacts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renovations to start at Strathcona Centre
By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018
FILE PHOTO People participating in a pole walking exercise in Strathcona Centre earlier this year. Renovation to the centre will commence Monday and continue until July 24. Renovations will include electrical upgrades to support the new fitness equipment. Washrooms are also being upgraded to make them barrier free and a storage room is being built ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire ban for Forty Mile
By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The County of Forty Mile has imposed a fire ban, cancelling burning permits and restricting all fires outside of campfire rings and approved barrels with spark arrestors. The measure was imposed on July 9 after scorching temperatures and dry winds increase risks. No new permits will be issued until the order is ... Read More »
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