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Second Hat couple headed on epic journey

By Mo Cranker on August 20th, 2018

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Bart and Lisa Campbell are going to have some company next month on their trip out to Saskatchewan in their 1926 Chevy. Fred and Teri Holt are good friends with the Campbells and will be making the multi-week trek out to Hague, Sask. alongside the Campbells Chevy in their own 1929 Ford Model ... Read More »

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MHPS has busy weekend

By None on August 20th, 2018

Medicine Hat News A 21-year-old man has been arrested by the Medicine Hat Police Service on a number of charges, and is facing an attempted murder charge in Saskatchewan. Dillion Blais was arrested Wednesday after he fled a traffic stop being held by the MHPS. After police located Blais he was charged with flight from ... Read More »

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Cars and Guitars takes over the Hat

By Mo Cranker on August 20th, 2018

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Classic cars and rock music took over the Hat this weekend during the third annual Cars and Guitars Festival. The event had a number of things to do Friday, Saturday and Sunday — all revolving around the theme of Cars and Guitars. “It’s been going great so far,” said organizer Kelli Ireland. “The ... Read More »

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Events Calendar Aug. 20-26

By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2018

Aug. 20 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 20 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 20 — Tween Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 only Aug. 21-23 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m. ... Read More »

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Man arrested after threatening police

By Mo Cranker on August 19th, 2018

Medicine Hat News One man was arrested Sunday after threatening police with a knife near Strathcona Island Park. Police responded to a complaint of threats that took place on an island just off-shore near the park. Two men were involved in a verbal dispute, which escalated into a weapon complaint — one of the men ... Read More »

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MHPS arrest man facing attempted murder charges in Sask.

By Mo Cranker on August 19th, 2018

Medicine Hat News A 21-year-old man has been arrested by the Medicine Hat Police Service on a number of charges, and is facing an attempted murder charge in Saskatchewan. Dillion Blais was arrested Wednesday after he fled a traffic stop being held by the MHPS. After police located Blais he was charged with flight from ... Read More »

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Retail pot could burst on scene

By Collin Gallant on August 18th, 2018

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A long empty strip mall bay across from city hall, a former car dealership, liquor stores, general retail bays and an oil and gas office are among properties earmarked for transformation into cannabis retail outlets in Medicine Hat. The agenda for next Wednesday’s municipal planning commission meeting reveals nine spots subject to discretionary-use ... Read More »

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Necessary care forces Oyen couple apart

By Gillian Slade on August 18th, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade Death has not parted an Oyen couple after 54 years of marriage but Alberta Health Services has. Gary Davis and his wife have a home in Oyen. After his wife was treated in hospital a few months ago, and her needs assessed, she was placed in a seniors’ residence with dementia care ... Read More »

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Gruelling ride beats battling cancer for 11-year survivor

By Mo Cranker on August 18th, 2018

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Weekends like this are pretty special for Fabian Huber. The Medicine Hat cycling enthusiast has been cancer-free for the past 11 years,and says he always looks forward to events like the Ride to Conquer Cancer. “The ride itself is going to be 240 kilometres total — I’m pretty excited to get going,” Fabian ... Read More »

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Wholesale gas prices drive pumps way up

By Jeremy Appel on August 18th, 2018

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Gas prices in the Hat increased Friday to as high as $1.35 per litre at some stations, while others remained down near $1.15. Gas Buddy senior petroleum analyst Dan McTeague says since the current wholesale price for gas is $1.21, stations that set prices low are doing so at a loss. “We all ... Read More »

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City notebook: Public opinion at city hall — Is there enough to go around?

By Collin Gallant on August 18th, 2018

Two issues on Monday’s council agenda dive into the issue of how city hall garners public opinion on topics before setting rules that tickle sore spots in the populace. One involves how and where cannabis can be consumed — not in parks, but possibly on sidewalks, as a staff suggestion reads. The other is about ... Read More »

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