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Firefighters to escort James Hargrave funeral procession, family to Cypress Centre
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2017
Firefighters are set to honour fallen brother James Hargrave on Friday in Medicine Hat. Following the 1 p.m. funeral service at Holy Family Parish on Friday afternoon firefighters will escort the funeral procession and the Hargrave family in a march to the Cypress Centre. The march is expected to take place sometime between 2 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immunization urged as flu season begins
By Gillian Slade on October 25th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A crowd had gathered to get a flu shot even before the official opening of the first Alberta Health Services (AHS) flu clinic of the season in Medicine Hat on Tuesday. It is a little early in the season to tell what the severity of the flu season will be this time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brief court appearance for man charged in Sept. 11 traffic death
By Peggy Revell on October 25th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 25-year-old Medicine Hat man charged with dangerous driving causing death for a Sept. 11 incident that left an 18-year-old woman dead had his matters adjourned in court to Oct. 26. Defence counsel for Cody David Michell told the Medicine Hat provincial court that he is in resolution discussions with the Crown, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused bank robber had crippling debt, according to Winnipeg court documents
By Peggy Revell on October 25th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It was a brief first court appearance Tuesday for the Manitoban accused of robbing two banks in Medicine Hat — while court documents from Winnipeg reveal he was battling depression, facing crippling debt and was the subject of a protection order earlier this year. Stephen Vogelsang, 53, remains in custody, appearing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News seeking Remembrance Day stories to share with its readers
By Gillian Slade on October 25th, 2017
MedicineHat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Military tattoo’ announced as health foundation, Kiwanis Club fundraiser
By Jeremy Appel on October 25th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s Kiwanis Club announced Tuesday that it will be hosting a “Military Tattoo” on May 5 as a fundraiser for the local health foundation and itself. The musical event, which has been in conception since May 2016, will take place at the Canalta Centre and last two-and-a-half hours without intermission. “(It’s) a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter charged in fatal driving death has matters adjourned
By Peggy Revell on October 24th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The 25-year-old Medicine Hat man charged with dangerous driving causing death for a Sept. 11 incident that killed an 18-year-old woman had his matters adjourned in court to Oct. 26. Defence counsel for Cody David Michell told the Medicine Hat Provincial Court that he is in resolution discussions with the Crown prosecutor, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in bank robberies appears in court
By Peggy Revell on October 24th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It was a brief first court appearance Tuesday for the man accused of robbing two banks in Medicine Hat. Stephen Vogelsang, 53, remains in custody but appeared in person before the Medicine Hat Provincial Court, with Lethbridge-based defence lawyer Greg White acting as agent for him. White requested an adjournment until Oct. 26, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portion of South Boundary Road now re-opened following repairs
By Collin Gallant on October 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A portion of South Boundary Road is re-opened after long-awaited repairs got underway this fall. The stretch of the major route along the city’s southern limits between South Ridge Drive and Range Road 61A had been closed since September as crews flattened portions of the wavy road, and slightly widened the two-lane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carry Plaza sold due to corporate reorganization by owner
By Collin Gallant on October 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A shopping plaza in Medicine Hat is among 44 commercial properties across Canada that will change hands this month during a corporate reorganization of a major real estate income trust. Carry Plaza on Dunmore Road—the home to Rexall Drugs and Earls restaurant—had been owned by ONEReit, and that company announced last summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alleged bank robber was being sought by other prairie police departments, more charges possible
By Collin Gallant on October 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A former journalist and college instructor from Winnipeg is in custody after two banks in Medicine Hat were held up late last week, and now police are investigating if there is a connection to at least one other crime. Insp. Joe West told the News that Stephen Vogelsang, 53, was taken into ... Read More »
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