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Police still investigating firearms complaint from Thursday
By Mo Cranker on April 2nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Police Service is still investigating a firearms complaint from Thursday evening. Members of the MHPS were called to the area of Northlands Lane NE after a firearm was shot at a home. The suspect fled the scene in what looked to be an Audi. “I can confirm that the major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar April 2-8
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2018
April 2 — Annual Easter Celebration, Police Point Park Nature Centre, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 2 — Easter Break movie “Sing,” MH Public Library, 2 p.m. April 2 — ABLE Reading and Writing Club, MH Public Library, 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 3 — Stitching in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek suspect after shots fired
By Mo Cranker on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking for a suspect after shots were fired at a home around Northlands Lane NE. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle that is described as a black two-door, mid-to-late 2000’s car, resembling that of an Audi It is unknown at this time if this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six months in jail for man who threatened the public online
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A six-month sentence was handed down Thursday to a Medicine Hat man who made threats online. Shane Merkl, 25, entered guilty pleas to uttering death threats and mischief following an Jan. 20 incident where he made concerning posts to social media that were reported to police. “This was bad,” judge Eric Brooks said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First property auction sale this century
By Collin Gallant on March 31st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant For the first time in 20 years a property offered at tax auction in Medicine Hat has sold. Administrators say beyond the single winning bid for a mobile home — the first bid recorded this century — Thursday’s mandated auction did attract some interest from other parties on other properties. But, as is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge finds enough grounds to allow withdrawal of guilty pleas
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat judge will allow the withdrawal of guilty pleas entered by a Seven Persons man on serious drug trafficking charges —although video evidence from the local Remand Centre backed up testimony made by the accused’s former lawyer at a hearing in January. “In this very unique set of circumstances I’m not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentence for stolen vehicle will coincide ‘almost seamlessly’ with available addictions program
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A lower-end sentence of seven-and-a-half months was handed down Thursday to a Medicine Hat man who fled from police in a stolen vehicle. Daniel Magnus, 37, pled guilty to possessing stolen property, possessing a stolen vehicle, failure to stop for police and obstruction at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court — with a joint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba woman pleads guilty to local charges
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Guilty pleas were entered Thursday by one of two Manitobans arrested by Redcliff RCMP earlier this month, suspected to be connected to a robbery that took place in Swift Current. Robyn Boersma of Carberry, Man. was sentenced to 30 days and $600 in fines after pleading guilty to being in possession of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two locals among trio arrested after Lethbridge ALERT case
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Two Medicine Hat men were arrested March 27 in relation to an investigation by ALERT Lethbridge that led to the seizure of nearly half a kilogram of cocaine and a handgun. Police report the items were seized after searching a vehicle and apartment suite located on Berkeley Place W. A total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School divisions release infrastructure wish lists
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Local school divisions are in the midst of presenting and approving their three-year capital plans — a “wish list” for the province on what infrastructure is needed. While the needs for SD 76 have been met in the last number of years with capital projects like Hat High’s modernization, Roy Wilson and Ken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most of southern Alberta spared from flooding issues felt in Taber
By Collin Gallant on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A quick melt that has closed roads and caused a state of emergency to be declared in Taber hasn’t caused the same sort of problems further east in southern Alberta. On Thursday, the County of Forty Mile stated it had closed Township Road 104 between Range Road 120 and Range Road 115 ... Read More »
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