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HatSmart will align with provincial rebates
By Collin Gallant on December 8th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant New rebates for city utility customers to improve their homes and conserve energy will align with a similar provincial program, a council committee was told on Thursday. HatSmart’s 2018 schedule of incentives lists money for solar panel systems, new home construction, energy-rated clothes dryers and work to seal drafty homes, according to documents. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Military officer visits Connaught School to spread importance of honouring all Canada’s veterans
By Tim Kalinowski on December 8th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Master Warrant Officer Patrice Masse, who serves as the food services officer at CFB Suffield, spoke Thursday with Connaught School Grade 5 students about the importance of honouring veterans. He also shared many stories about his 32 years of service in the Canadian military: A career ranging from working with artillery units to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of second-degree murder on NYE will stand trial
By Peggy Revell on December 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A three-day preliminary inquiry for a man charged with second-degree murder following a New Year’s Eve homicide was cut short, as all agreed there was enough evidence to go to trial. No witnesses or evidence were called Wednesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse for the hearing, with an arraignment date before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no helipad at the hospital
By Gillian Slade on December 7th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The helipad at the hospital remains unused nine months after identifying what Transport Canada required for compliance, and it means delays in getting patients to hospital. Not being able to use the helipad adds at least 15 minutes to the time it will take to get a patient to hospital, said Steve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS hosting workshop Dec. 13 to help Type 2 diabetes sufferers
By Gillian Slade on December 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News There are challenges to living with Type 2 diabetes and Alberta Health Services is holding a three-hour workshop Dec. 13 to help. The workshop, provided free of charge, is designed to help individuals take control of their diabetes and improve quality of life. It is led by AHS diabetes educators and will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat police searching for missing male
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2017
UPDATE: The MHPS has removed the original post about the missing male and report he has been found. —————————— Medicine Hat Police Service is searching for a missing male last seen on Dec. 3. According to police Justin Lowell Pfefferle (alias of Jessie J Matsini), 42, was last seen walking from South Ridge to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with murder in New Year’s Eve shooting to go to trial in January
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2017
A three-day preliminary inquiry for a man charged with second-degree murder following a New Year’s Eve homicide was cut short, as all agreed there was enough evidence to go to trial. No witnesses or evidence were called Wednesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse for the hearing, with an arraignment date before the Court of Queens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County forms Committee as a Whole as compromise to councillor’s suggestion for ad-hoc policy group
By Tim Kalinowski on December 6th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Coun. Robin Kurpjuweit won a partial victory in his drive to form an ad-hoc policy committee, made up of three to five council members, to review, rewrite or repeal outdated county bylaws at Tuesday’s public meeting. Kurpjuweit asked that the item be added to the agenda and energetically defended the push to include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City ready to sell Ranchlands parcel
By Collin Gallant on December 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The city is ready to sell more land in Ranchlands, and at a deep discount over its advertised rate, though officials say the reduction comes from a new appraisal that hadn’t yet been applied to the listing. Council heard Monday night that the land department and a private developer in the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial dates for local pharmacists moved from January to late April
By Peggy Revell on December 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A new trial date has been struck for two Medicine Hat pharmacists charged with fraud and theft over $5,000. Originally set for Jan. 22-30, lawyers representing the Crown and defence on Tuesday set down a new trial date of April 23-27. The delay comes after the specialized Crown prosecutor for economic crime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges from 2016
By Peggy Revell on December 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat woman entered guilty pleas Tuesday to drug trafficking charges that stem from 2016. Sentencing for Kristy Miller, who remains in custody, has been adjourned to April 19 so a pre-sentencing report and Gladue report can be put together. According to the agreed statement of facts read into the record, ... Read More »
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