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HALO unveils new twin-engine helicopter
By Jeremy Appel on October 5th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel HALO unveiled its brand new BK-117 twin-engine air ambulance at the Medicine Hat airport Thursday. The event included musical entertainment, food, drinks and a 50-50 draw, as well as appearances from Mayor Ted Clugston, and MLAs Bob Wanner and Drew Barnes. “It’s something we’ve dreamed about for a long time, but now it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antiques, collectibles, hunting and hobbies all at 16th annual show
By Mo Cranker on October 5th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s 16th annual Antique and Collectibles show and 11th annual Gun and Hobby show are taking place this weekend at the Stampede grounds. There will be more than 300 tables set up at the Cypress Centre from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with vendors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Killer transfer met by protest in Maple Creek
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2018
GILLIAN SLADE & TAYLOR CHARTRAND Alberta Newspaper Group A recent decision to transfer convicted murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic to a healing lodge near Maple Creek provoked a small protest Wednesday in the southwest Saskatchewan town. McClintic was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the 2009 murder of eight-year-old Tori Stafford in Woodstock, Ont. “I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delay for Third St. work proposed
By Collin Gallant on October 4th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Planners are suggesting a one-year delay to the start of major work on Third Street downtown so other projects on nearby major routes can go ahead in 2019 without snarling traffic throughout the city’s core. A 10-year plan was launched in 2012 for replacing road utility lines — in some cases reaching 100 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Oyen teen makes appearance Wednesday over no-contact breach
By Jeremy Appel on October 4th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A young man arrested for breaching his bail condition of no contact with minors made a brief appearance at Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Wednesday. Austin Palmer, 19, of Oyen appeared in person behind the prisoner box. Lyndon Heidinger was present as agent for Palmer’s defence lawyer James Rouleau. He requested an adjournment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta already taking broad approach to poverty issues, labour minister says
By Collin Gallant on October 4th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Alberta’s labour minister says her government is ahead of the game when it comes to addressing a wide range of poverty causes, which the local chamber and an anti-poverty group say are more effective than minimum wage increases. On Monday, that wage rose to $15 per hour, up $1.40 from the previous figure, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Options change for Alberta flu vaccinations
By Gillian Slade on October 4th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Influenza vaccination options have changed a little this year, and Alberta Health Services clinics commence in two weeks. The vaccine is available free of charge to Albertans six-months of age or older. Pharmacists are now allowed to provide the flu shot to Albertans more than five years old. Pharmacists and some physicians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat sends snow-removal equipment to assist Calgary
By Jeremy Appel on October 4th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The City of Medicine Hat sent four pieces of equipment — two graders and two sanders — up to Calgary on Tuesday to assist with snow removal after Alberta’s biggest city received 40 centimetres in a 12-hour period. Merrick Brown, the Hat’s director of emergency management, says Calgary put out a request for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local pot rules a ways away
By Collin Gallant on October 3rd, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Marijuana will be legal for adults in two weeks but a timeline for a local bylaw regulating its public use is all over the calendar. Estimates range as far away as early 2019 for when Medicine Hat city council might be able to consider adding further restrictions above minimum rules laid down by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council Briefs: Heggelund gets standing ovation at last meeting
By Collin Gallant on October 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The city’s outgoing chief administrator was given a standing ovation at her last council meeting on Monday, and called a great leader who wasn’t shy but stepped back to let her employees take due credit. Merete Heggelund’s last day as chief administrative officer before retirement is officially Friday, but she was honoured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De-privatizing road tests a welcome decision
By Jeremy Appel on October 3rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A local driving instructor says the provincial government’s move to de-privatize road testing will make quality examination accessible to more Albertans, particularly those in rural areas. Prior to Tuesday, Alberta was the only province with private road testing, which has been in place since 1993. Starting in March, there will be a flat ... Read More »
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