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City seeks feedback on pot
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The City of Medicine Hat is asking for public feedback as it prepares for the impending legalization of marijuana this summer. On its website the city is asking “how the residents and businesses want cannabis legalization to ‘look like’ in Medicine Hat.” The role of the city in the process is to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Livestock predation rare in these parts, officials say
By Tim Kalinowski on February 1st, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal While landowners do have a legislated right to kill predators threatening livestock on their land in southeast Alberta, Medicine Hat district Fish and Wildlife officer Doug Etherington says it is important to keep in mind such predation activities are quite rare in this region. “As Fish and Wildlife officers, we respond to every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five second degree murder charges now adjourned to Feb. 28
By None on February 1st, 2018
SW Booster Five individuals facing second degree murder charges in connection to the November 2016 death of Logan Ring have now had their matters adjourned until February 28. Colin Perrault, Todd Donaldson, and Rebecca Kuhlman all made brief video appearance in Swift Current Provincial Court during the morning session of court. During the afternoon both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bell Let’s Talk meant to spur mental health discussion beyond one day
By Peggy Revell on February 1st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Local voices were getting the conversation rolling about mental health, as Bell Let’s Talk program returned across the country on Wednesday. As part of the day, five cents is donated by Bell Canada toward mental health initiatives for every social media post where the #BellLetsTalk hashtag is used— but what makes the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP search for suspect in trailer theft, B&E
By Peggy Revell on February 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Redcliff RCMP responded to the theft of a utility trailer and a separate break and enter in Cypress County on Jan. 29. The trailer is a white, enclosed utility trailer, and the break and enter involved the theft of tools of various types from a house under construction. Both incidents occurred in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat launches survey for marijuana legalization feedback
By Medicine Hat News on January 31st, 2018
The City of Medicine Hat is asking for public feedback as it prepares for the impending legalization of marijuana this summer. On its website the city is asking “how the residents and businesses want cannabis legalization to ‘look like’ in Medicine Hat.” The role of the city in the process is to develop local policies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Partial roof collapse in Brier Park
By Collin Gallant on January 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Roofing crews scrambled off a roof in the Brier Park industrial area Tuesday morning when a “10-foot” section of the roof they were repairing gave way, fire officials told the News. No injuries were reported from the accident, which happened at about 9 a.m. and badly damaged one bay in the light ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of trafficking wants out of guilty pleas
By Peggy Revell on January 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 53-year-old man who entered guilty pleas to serious drug trafficking charges said during a hearing to have those pleas revoked he was “no way in the right frame of mind” at the time. Aaron Grant Hotchen testified Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse that when he pled guilty on Sept. 12, 2017 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!120 days time served for assault where homophobic slurs made
By Peggy Revell on January 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A sentence of 120 days time served was handed down Tuesday for a drunken assault where homophobic slurs were uttered. Kalab Wolde entered a guilty plea at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court to the assault that occurred on Dec. 23, 2016. Facts read into court stated that on that date, the victim stepped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honey biz donates to ‘Bee Aware’ campaign
By Tim Kalinowski on January 31st, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Sweet Pure Honey has donated a new type of flow hive to the Neubauer Farms “Bee Aware” program so local students can learn about the importance of bees. “I was already going into schools and doing bee awareness,” says Stella Sehn, who co-owns Sweet Pure Honey with her husband Sheldon Hill. “I want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No injuries in partial roof collapse at Brier Park business Tuesday
By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2018
Roofing crews scrambled off a roof in the Brier Park industrial area on Tuesday morning when a “ten-foot” section of the roof they were repairing gave way, fire officials told the News. No injuries were reported from the accident, which happened at about 9 a.m. Tuesday and badly damaged one bay in the light industrial ... Read More »
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