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Accused from standoff makes first appearance
By Peggy Revell on February 16th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat judge made the recommendation Thursday that a 38-year-old man involved in a Monday morning standoff with police be evaluated under the Mental Health Act. “Hopefully, we’ll be able to get you some help,” said Judge Ted Fisher during the first court appearance for Justin Legasse since the Monday incident. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Party draws thousands ahead of vote
By Gillian Slade on February 16th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Party memberships have soared for the Alberta Party during its leadership race. The party sits at 6,543 members — up more than 600 per cent from the 1,024 it had this time last year. The deadline was Monday to secure membership in time to vote for a new leader. Not at all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strange odour causes precautionary evac at MHRH
By Collin Gallant on February 16th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Patients and workers in several areas of Medicine Hat Regional hospital were briefly moved to other wards Thursday after nearby construction work created a chemical odour in parts of the facility. An Alberta Helath Services spokeperson said the temporary relocation was needed, and by the late afternoon operations were returning to normal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous education cracks cited in scathing report
By Tim Kalinowski on February 16th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal According to a C.D. Howe Institute report released earlier this week, Indigenous peoples in Canada continue to be left behind by the education system. The report, entitled “Measuring Student Outcomes: The Case for Identifying Indigenous Students in Canada’s PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) Sample,” states that 92 per cent of non-Indigenous peoples ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges follow investigation that turns up stolen firearms, vehicles
By Peggy Revell on February 16th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a police investigation that discovered multiple stolen vehicles and stolen firearms. Medicine Hat police report that on Feb. 14, they received information regarding a possible stolen vehicle located in the 1100 Block of First Street SW. Members of the MHPS Priority Street Crime Unit set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wall’s former executive assistant vying for his seat in Swift Current
By Collin Gallant on February 16th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Voters in Swift Current will have a full slate of candidates to choose from in the March 1 byelection vote to fill the provincial legislature seat vacated by former premier Brad Wall. Everett Hindley, Wall’s former executive assistant, will represent the Saskatchewan Party, running against New Democratic candidate Stefan Rumpel. Both men ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight months for break and enter, stolen jewelry
By Peggy Revell on February 16th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat man was sentenced to eight months jail for breaking into a residence and stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry. Harvey Matheson entered guilty pleas Thursday to the one count of break and enter for an incident that took place on June 21, 2017. According to facts read into court, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed for man guilty of vehicle theft and death of 18-year-old
By Peggy Revell on February 16th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Sentencing has been pushed back for a man who pled guilty to vehicle theft and dangerous driving that ultimately led to the death of an 18-year-old woman. Counsel for Cody David Michell, 25, requested the adjournment to March 11, having just received a number of reports for consideration during sentencing that need to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta looking at switch to e-prescriptions
By Gillian Slade on February 15th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Dispatching a prescription from the doctor’s office to a pharmacy may be one click away if a pilot project is successful. It would have physicians transmitting a prescription directly from electronic medical records to a pharmacy the patient has chosen. E-prescribing, or PrescribeIT, has been used in different health systems for some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trailer at Tower Estates suffers extensive damage from fire
By Peggy Revell on February 15th, 2018
Medicine Hat News There was “extensive damage” to a residence Wednesday morning, as local firefighters responded to a structure fire at a local trailer park. Deputy fire chief Lance Purcell said firefighters responded to the call at 7:50 a.m. when a passerby called it in. Three fire stations responded to the residence, a double-wide trailer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OPP nabs man who skipped court
By Peggy Revell on February 15th, 2018
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 pled guilty to new charges accumulated after fleeing to Ontario. Paul Rasmussen, 45, was sentenced three provinces over to two years less a day for failing to provide a sample for impaired driving, ... Read More »
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