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Another six Albertans dead from flu
By Gillian Slade on December 23rd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Another six flu-related deaths have been reported this week, bringing the total this season to 19, with two in the south zone, according to the latest statistics provided by Alberta Health Services. The total number of laboratory-confirmed influenza A and influenza B cases increased from 2,478 a week ago to 3,355 this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City grapples with looming legal pot
By Collin Gallant on December 23rd, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is preparing for the Canada-wide legalization of marijuana in 2018, but in the absence of final rules from other levels of government, local regulations remain a work in progress, officials said this week. “It is a big cumbersome process, and we’re on track to be ready for July, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public library showing movies over the Holiday Season
By Tim Kalinowski on December 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Public Library will be hosting Holiday family movie days every afternoon at 2 p.m. between Dec. 27 and Jan. 6 in its newly renovated theatre. “It’s going to be a great way for us to show off the new space,” confirms MHPL’s head of marketing services Gillian Reimer. “Plus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn public of ‘gifting circle’ scam
By Collin Gallant on December 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Police are warning residents that a so-called “gifting circle” operating in the city is too good to be true. The Medicine Hat Police Service said Friday that the scam operates when a recruiter solicits a $5,000 donation from eight people, then asks each of them to recruit eight other donors, and so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FLC Holiday schedule
By Gillian Slade on December 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Family Leisure Centre Hours over the Christmas season are as follows: Christmas Eve — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Christmas Day — closed; Boxing Day — noon to 5 p.m.; New Year’s Eve — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the pool opening at noon for New Year’s Eve Fest; New Year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province building AHS laboratory hub
By Gillian Slade on December 22nd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A new laboratory hub will be built in Edmonton to consolidate services for the province under an Alberta Health Services public corporation by 2022, the health minister announced Thursday. A new laboratory hub will be constructed on 5.8 hectares in Edmonton with the goal of more integration, capacity and efficiency of diagnostic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz criticizes Liberals in year-end review
By Collin Gallant on December 22nd, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The region’s MP says issues that are critical for southeast Alberta, namely international trade and energy projects like pipelines, will be at the forefront in 2018. Glen Motz told reporters at a year-end press conference that he’s concerned with a number of issues with the Liberal government, but is pleased with his Conservative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence wins breach argument over legal counsel in injury-causing collision case, but that’s it
By prepress 1 on December 22nd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It was win some, lose some for defence and Crown in the case of a Cypress County man accused of a drunk driving collision that severely injured multiple people in 2015, as a Medicine Hat judge issued rulings Thursday on alleged breaches of the accused’s charter rights. In handing down his decision at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Psych evaluation completed for man accused of violent extortion, possibly linked to murder
By Peggy Revell on December 22nd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A psychological evaluation has been completed for a Medicine Hat man accused of violent extortion, possibly linked to a recent homicide. Robert S. Hoefman appeared before the Medicine Hat Courthouse Thursday by closed-circuit TV from the Calgary Remand Centre, with defence requesting an adjournment to Jan. 10. Defence said it had just received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local business waives staff party to give Southview School an early Christmas
By Tim Kalinowski on December 22nd, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Santa Claus paid a visit to Southview Community School on Thursday morning bearing presents for one and all. However, Santa’s sleigh was not pulled by reindeer this time, but rather by the bright red pickup trucks of Cardinal Energy Ltd. “Cardinal Energy has decided to forego a staff Christmas party this year,” explained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Psych evaluation for man charged with violent extortion complete
By Peggy Revell on December 21st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A psychological evaluation has been completed for a Medicine Hat man accused of violent extortion, possibly linked to a recent homicide. Robert S. Hoefman appeared before the Medicine Hat Courthouse Thursday by closed-circuit television from the Calgary Remand Centre, with defence counsel requesting an adjournment until Jan. 10. Defence said that they had ... Read More »
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