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Police recover thousands of mail items; known offender receives several upgraded charged
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Cassandra Chenoweth, 41, who was previously charged with several mail theft-related offences in April, is now facing upgraded charges after police recovered thousands of opened and unopened mail items including letters and parcels after executing a search warrant. On March 30 the News reported police had strong leads on a suspect stealing mail from ... Read More »
1 responseVillage of Empress demands apology from right-wing social media site for unfounded accusations of missing millions
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Village of Empress is demanding an apology from a right-wing social media site, and says a misunderstood change in accounting procedures could be the source of unfounded accusations of missing millions at the village north of Cypress County in Special Areas. At the Aug. 21 meeting of the village council, staffers presented an ... Read More »
1 response45 days in jail for ice-cream mischief at childcare centre
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man who wandered into a Medicine Hat daycare centre, then smashed a window when he was turned away will be jailed for 45 days, Court of Justice heard Wednesday. MacKenzie Hart, 34, pleaded guilty to mischief stemming from a July 15 incident at a childcare centre in central Medicine Hat. Prosecutors say on ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for August
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
Friday Aug. 2 North/South 1. Shirley Gaffney – Charlotte Jobb 2. Rita Langford – Betty Biffard East/West 1. Leslie Tomczyk – Marnie Burry 2. Vonda Reddekop – Pat Hannay Tuesday Aug. 6 North/South 1. Pius Denis – James VanDam 2. John Weatherhead – Rita Langford East/West 1. Marnie Burry – Cliff Bryanton 2. Brenda Kobley ... Read More »
1 responseMale RCMP officer charged with B & E in hotel room with two female occupants
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Const. Garrent Claxton has been charged with break and enter after evidence gathered from a 2022 ASIRT investigation determined the officer should be charged. Claxton, an RCMP officer serving in the Banff Detachment, has been charged for allegedly breaking and entering into a hotel room occupied by two adult females with whom Claxton had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Construction of new Catholic school begins in 2025
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A story in Wednesday’s edition of the News title “New Catholic school timeframe continues to be on schedule” contained incorrect timing for the start of construction. The construction of Holy Trinity Academy for K-9 will begin in 2025, not 2026 as reported... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa trades sleigh for motorcycle for annual Toy Run
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 12th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Saturday the roads will rumble as hundreds of bikers are expected to rev up and participate in the 38th annual Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Toy Run that collects toys and gifts to be delivered to children in need over the Holidays. The Toy Run will begin in Irvine and pass through Dunmore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose school board sorts out administrative duties
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The first Prairie Rose Public Schools public board meeting for the 2024-2025 school year was held Tuesday, with some administrative decisions to be made. Lois Bedwell will be reprising her role as board chair, with Patty Rooks serving as vice-chair. The representative for the Alberta School Boards Association is Shauna VanderSpruit, with Nancy Haraga ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Industry experts say Saamis Solar a smart buy, local group in opposition wants clear picture painted
By Collin Gallant on September 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Hatters in the private sector utility are backing a city move into solar energy production, while opponents are continuing calls for the energy division to explain why planning to take over a huge private proposal makes sense. The city announced last month it had secured rights to buy the Saamis Solar Park – a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library adding grab-and-go book borrowing at Big Marble Go
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new project to bring added library services to the community will see a permanent piece of the Medicine Hat Public Library settled in the Big Marble Go Centre. “The library is very excited about this partnership with the Big Marble Go Centre and the City of Medicine Hat,” says chief librarian Ken Feser. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falling power price, falling power profits
By Collin Gallant on September 11th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The plunging price of power in Alberta will likely cut into dividend forecasts for the City of Medicine Hat, at the same time administrators say there could be a cash crunch to complete projects and balance the budget. The city’s power plant boomed out a $134-million dividend in 2024, thanks largely to record high ... Read More »
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