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Sentencing delayed again for man convicted of child luring
By Peggy Revell on November 22nd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Sentencing has once again been delayed for a Medicine Hat man who pled guilty to child luring earlier this year. The adjournment was begrudgingly granted Tuesday by a judge at the Medicine Hat courthouse, as Aaron Curtis Diaz had only obtained legal counsel for sentencing a day prior. The charges against Diaz stem ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge grants more time for psych evaluation of man charged with extortion
By Peggy Revell on November 21st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A four-week extension for further psychiatric evaluation was granted Tuesday for a Medicine Hat man accused of violent extortion, possibly linked to a recent homicide. Robert S. Hoefman made a brief appearance before the Medicine Hat Court via closed-circuit television from the Calgary Remand Centre, with information from the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Information night Wednesday to discuss addictions
By Gillian Slade on November 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News This is National Addictions Awareness Week, recognizing issues related to substance abuse and problem gambling. There is a parent information night in Medicine Hat on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Honor Currie Room at the Medicine Hat Public Library. It will be an opportunity to learn ways to talk to their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS looks to handle needs after pain clinic closes to new patients
By Gillian Slade on November 21st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade With the pain clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital not taking new patients, Alberta Health Services is working on other ways to address the need. A more multi-disciplinary manner is the goal, said Dr. Vince DiNinno, associate medical director for AHS and consulting physician to the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre. “Not every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkinson Association closes its office in Medicine Hat
By Gillian Slade on November 21st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade For financial reasons Parkinson Association of Alberta has decided to close its storefront office in Medicine Hat but services are expected to continue from a home office. The idea is to reduce overhead costs but still provide services with a member of staff working from home and meeting clients in coffee shops ... Read More »
1 responsePRSD trustee Cathy Hogg elected as president of the Public School Boards Association of Alberta
By Tim Kalinowski on November 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Prairie Rose School Division No. 8 board trustee Cathy Hogg (Ward 2, Elkwater, Irvine, Schuler and Dunmore) has been elected as the new president of the Public School Boards Association of Alberta. Hogg was elected to the presidency at the Nov. 17 PSBAA AGM in Edmonton. “I am very humbled and honoured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PTHAC meeting in Medicine Hat on Nov. 27
By Gillian Slade on November 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council’s monthly meeting will be held Nov. 27 in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital from noon to 3 p.m. and the public is welcome. The agenda includes an opportunity for public comments. Also on the agenda will be a presentation by Dianna Jossa, CAO for the Cypress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Deer man wanted in the Hat is arrested in Ontario
By Peggy Revell on November 21st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Red Deer man who was a no-show for his sentencing on serious drug trafficking charges in Medicine Hat has been arrested three provinces over. Ontario Provincial Police report that on Nov. 5 at 8 a.m., members of the Dryden Detachment received several traffic complaints over a vehicle weaving in and out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridge Church launched another Operation Christmas Child to help kids in need
By Jeremy Appel on November 21st, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Members of Medicine Hat’s Bridge Church and the public packed 490 boxes for kids in need — 90 more than its target — as part of Operation Christmas Child on Sunday. Lead pastor Dave Maneschyn told the News that the church has beaten its target every year its participated in the project, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who failed to show for sentencing in Medicine Hat arrested in Ontario
By Peggy Revell on November 20th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Red Deer man who was a no-show for his sentencing on serious drug trafficking charges in Medicine Hat has been arrested three provinces over. Ontario Provincial Police report that on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 a.m., members of the Dryden detachment received several traffic complaints over a vehicle that was weaving in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quilters come together to help support food bank
By Jeremy Appel on November 20th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Hat’s Crazy Quilters Lair collected 100 pounds of food for the local food bank at a thank-you event for its members on Nov. 7 at its store. Attendees were encouraged to bring an item or more for the food bank as admission to the event. Cash donations were also collected. The event ... Read More »
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