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Drug trial postponed due to illness

By Peggy Revell on April 13th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A three-day drug trafficking trial, centred around the first appearance of “purple meth” and originally set to start Thursday, has been adjourned due to ill-health of one of the accused. A judge granted the adjournment Wednesday at the request of defence counsel for Joshua Munroe — with the new trial date set down ... Read More »

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Forgiveness set to become a mini series

By Mo Cranker on April 12th, 2018

MO CRANKER mcranker@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNmocranker The past 30 days have been a whirlwind for Medicine Hat native Mark Sakamoto — in the absolute best way possible. After being named a finalist and eventually winning CBC’s Canada Reads competition as the author of his book “Forgiveness,” Sakamoto learned this week more was coming. “What a ride ... Read More »

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Five years-plus for dealing would-be heroin

By Peggy Revell on April 12th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man selling heroin that turned out to be the deadly opioid carfentanil was sentenced Wednesday to five years and one month in a federal penitentiary. What was originally set to be a preliminary hearing turned into a sentencing, as 33-year-old Levi Aebig entered guilty pleas to three counts of trafficking ... Read More »

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One sister gets six months in jail after both guilty in assault

By Peggy Revell on April 12th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNPrevell A six-month jail sentence was handed down Wednesday over an assault outside a bar in 2015 that partially blinded the victim. Kirsten Campbell pled guilty to aggravated assault, while her sister Kayla Campbell pled guilty to assault over the incident that occurred outside the Mainlander Pub on Nov. 8., 2015. According to the ... Read More »

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Women in Construction committee officially launched on Wednesday

By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2018

Medicine Hat News The official launch of the Women in Construction committee, a sub-committee of the Medicine Hat Construction Association, was held Wednesday at Stark’s Plumbing. Industry insiders discussed their thoughts on the challenges women face in the construction community, the future evolution of the industry and what partners in the construction industry can do ... Read More »

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Roy Wilson students win trip to Ontario

By Peggy Revell on April 12th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Thirty-five students from the Hat are Ontario-bound after winning an all-expenses paid trip for their work to raise awareness of fire safety. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Amaly Bartman, one of the Grade 8 students from the Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre announced Wednesday morning as winners of Parks Canada’s annual “Canada’s ... Read More »

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Woman pleads guilty to multiple drug-related charges

By Peggy Revell on April 11th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A woman characterized by police as a “mid-level” drug trafficker entered multiple guilty pleas Tuesday after her arrest by police where methamphetamine, oxycodine and carfentanil were seized. Sentencing for Tameka Hazelaar has been delayed until July 5 so a presentencing report can be put together, or to see if the Hatter is accepted ... Read More »

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13 months time served for attack with firepit wood

By Peggy Revell on April 11th, 2018

Medicine Hat News It was a 13-month sentence, time served, for a Winnipeger who attacked a man last summer with wood from a backyard fireplace. Tyler Roulette has been in custody since the attack, and entered guilty pleas Tuesday to the charge of assault with a weapon. According to the agreed statement of facts, the ... Read More »

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City crews begin spring street-sweeping program

By Peggy Revell on April 11th, 2018

Medicine Hat News City crews have initiated the 2018 street sweeping program. Work has begun in high traffic areas, and night shift crews will be cleaning traffic islands, boulevards and bridges starting this week. Once these areas are completed, crews will begin daytime sweeping in the 17 residential zones. Residents should watch for no-parking signs, ... Read More »

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New trial date set for accused in kidnapping, robbery, assault

By Peggy Revell on April 11th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A new trial date has been set for a man accused of a kidnapping, robbery and assault that occurred Nov. 15, 2016. Travis Douglas Seitz appeared before the Medicine Hat Courthouse Tuesday from the remand centre, with his defence counsel stating they plan to maintain not-guilty pleas for the charges and set down ... Read More »

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Catholic board to OK playground equipment for new school

By Peggy Revell on April 10th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Trustees for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education are set to approve a contract at tonight’s meeting for purchasing playground equipment for the soon-to-be-opened Ecole St. John Paul II School. The board received seven submissions after putting out a request for proposals, with the selection committee recommending Blue Imp as the ... Read More »

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