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Gas prices skyrocket but should come back some
By Jeremy Appel on November 4th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Gas prices shot up to $1.279/litre in Medicine Hat on Friday, but an industry analyst says consumers will likely feel at least some relief by the close of the weekend. Prices at the pump increased by 13 cents from Thursday and 23 cents since earlier in the week. Dan McTeague, senior analyst for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saamis Immigration learning centre treated to O Canada by St. Mary’s band
By Tim Kalinowski on November 4th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The St. Mary’s School Grade 9 band surprised new Hatters at Saamis Immigration’s learning centre Friday for Random Acts of Kindness Day with an impromptu rendition of “O Canada.” The hush-hush operation was organized between the City of Medicine Hat, Saamis Immigration and St. Mary’s School. Teachers and staff at Saamis knew the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney’s GSA stance gets the air time, but former SD76 chair says his views on choice will be even more harmful
By Tim Kalinowski on November 4th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal UCP leader Jason Kenney’s remarks on GSAs received a lot of political air time recently, but his critics say his uncompromising support for schools of choice, including private schools, charter schools and homeschools, may be more problematic for Alberta education in the long term. “All of these experiments have been done in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local jobless rate up slightly but still trending way down
By Collin Gallant on November 4th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The jobless rate in southern Alberta ticked slightly higher in October from the month before but remains well below the rate at this time last year, according to new figures released Friday. That trend was generally the same across Alberta, which sits at a 7.8 per cent unemployment rate, says a report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most popular local stories Oct. 27-Nov. 2
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
The tragic story of a newborn’s short life caught readers’ eyes — and likely also their hearts — last week. A suspicious fire in the Flats, a Southview break-in and the surprise closure of a ward at the hospital also were popular with readers. Below are the most popular local stories from Oct. 27-Nov. 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat police searching for missing woman
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
UPDATE: On Nov. 7, Medicine Hat police said Savanna Magotiaux had been located and is safe. ————————— Medicine Hat police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a missing woman. According to a police release Savanna Magotiaux was last heard from on Oct. 17 and reported missing by her family on Nov. 2. Magotiaux, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg man’s bail hearing over bank robbery charges set for Nov. 9
By Peggy Revell on November 3rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Winnipeg man arrested for two bank robberies in Medicine Hat and three others in Regina has a bail hearing lined up for Nov. 9. Stephen Vogelsang appearedbefore court from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre Thursday, with Lethbridge-based lawyer Greg White officially coming on the record to represent the 53-year-old for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special ceremony to honour veterans at Hillside Cemetery on November 7
By Gillian Slade on November 3rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News A special ceremony honouring veterans will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Nov. 7 from 10:15-11:30 a.m., and the public is welcome to attend. The organization, No Stone Left Alone, has arranged for all 104 students at St. Thomas School to participate and place poppies on the headstones of all those buried ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cody Michell pleads guilty to all charges stemming from stolen truck incident that left teen dead
By Peggy Revell on November 3rd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man pled guilty Thursday over a vehicle theft and dangerous driving that ultimately led to the death of an 18-year-old woman. Cody David Michell, 25, pled guilty to two counts of hit-and-runs, dangerous driving causing death, having a stolen vehicle and attempting to disarm a police officer. Sentencing was adjourned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks woman gets jail time plus probation for trafficking cocaine
By Peggy Revell on November 3rd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Brooks woman was sentenced to a year in jail and two years of probation for trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine. Nyiabol Ruach pled guilty to four counts of trafficking that stem from an RCMP investigation in Brooks, where police were attempting to target a higher-up dealer. Agreed statement of facts show how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chomistek hopes to follow mom’s lead at 2017 Miss Rodeo Canada
By Jeremy Appel on November 3rd, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel When Brittney Chomistek participates in next week’s Miss Rodeo Canada in Edmonton, she’ll be following her mother’s footsteps. Chomistek, 20, was the 2016 Queen of Medicine Hat’s Exhibition and Stampede, making her and mom Shelley the first mother-daughter duo to have each held the title. Shelley was also the winner of the 1986 ... Read More »
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