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BATUS reviewing wildfire risk assessment policies
By Tim Kalinowski on February 12th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal According to BATUS commander Col. Marcus Evans, his staff has been undertaking a review of wildfire risk assessment policies during the summer training months following the worst year on record for fires within the Suffield range. “Along the TransCanada here, we had some terrible fires on our range,” explained Evans. “The British training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brick by brick
By Mo Cranker on February 12th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A Hatter’s recent journey to the Dominican Republic turned into a life-changing experience. Southview Community School’s principal Todd Samuelson recently embarked on a 10-day missionary trip to the Dominican Republic, and was one of just a few Canadians on the trip. “It all started with a company named Lifetouch Photography,” Samuelson said. “They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 12-18
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2018
Feb. 12 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 — ABLE Reading and Writing Club, MH Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 — Tween Makey Makey Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Feb. 13 — Stitching in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Producers for Dragons’ Den coming to Lethbridge to hear business pitches
By Mo Cranker on February 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Dragons’ Den set of entrepreneurs will be in Lethbridge March 8 holding open auditions looking for Canada’s next big thing. The show debuted in 2006 and has a group of famous entrepreneurs that listen to pitches from small business owners, or people who think they have the next great idea for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snow removal across the city continues this weekend
By Gillian Slade on February 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The removal of snow by the city will continue over the weekend. This procedure will entail snow being graded and loaded onto trucks, then delivered to designated disposal sites. Sunday at 10 p.m., work will begin on sections of 13th Avenue SE, Southview Drive, Kingsway Avenue, the hospital area, downtown and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appeals court reduces triple-stabbing sentence
By Peggy Revell on February 10th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The Alberta Court of Appeals overruled a Medicine Hat judge’s eight-year sentence for a man who pled guilty to a triple stabbing, robbery and dangerous police chase. The 3-1 decision issued on Jan. 30 called for Jacob Lucian Shevchenko’s sentence to be reduced by two years less a day— saying the sentencing judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retiring owners bid Mario’s adieu
By Tim Kalinowski on February 10th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Beautiful music, fabulous entertainers, great food and a strong feeling of community — these elements have been hallmarks of Mario’s story in Medicine Hat for the past 40 years. On Feb. 24, this perennial favourite restaurant and local institution will close its doors for the final time as owners Sharon and Kevin Pudwell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Always room to improve child mental health services
By Tim Kalinowski on February 10th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat and its surrounding region has a variety of services to support children and youth with mental health and addiction issues, says Coralee Rahn, manager of AHS Youth, Child, Family and Prevention Services in the city, but that does not mean there is not room for even more. “We do see an ... Read More »
1 responseMorning road conditions lead to TCH collision frenzy
By Mo Cranker on February 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker No injuries were reported after three separate collisions on the Trans-Canada Highway Friday morning, but the Medicine Hat Police Service is urging Hatters to slow down and drive according to road conditions. The MHPS first responded to a three-vehicle collision at 6:48 a.m. Friday near the dip in the highway at Kin Coulee, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pipeline through B.C. or bust for Notley: Groom
By Gillian Slade on February 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The lack of meaningful progress on Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline is all about politics, being less than two years from provincial and federal elections, says a local political science instructor. Premier Rachel Notley’s success or failure in getting Alberta oil to tidewater could be crucial in the next election. “It is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Integra Air stops flights from Medicine Hat to Edmonton
By Gillian Slade on February 9th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Integra Air has stopped its scheduled flights from Medicine Hat to Edmonton. “Today is the last flight for a period of time. I don’t know how long that period of time is going to be,” said Adam Kiess base manager Medicine Hat on Friday. “It’s terrible news,” said Mayor Ted Clugston. A ... Read More »
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