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Bail denied for woman accused of assaulting Halloween store clerk with bear spray
By Peggy Revell on November 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Bail was denied Wednesday to a woman accused of spraying a Halloween store employee with bearspray while attempting to steal merchandise. Following the hearing, defence counsel entered not-guilty pleas on behalf of the 35-year-old woman who is charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon dangerous. It’s alleged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father and daughter tied by great wars
By Tim Kalinowski on November 9th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat First World War veteran John Plummer had no notion when he first signed up in 1914 to go off to war in the 3rd CMR that his decision would inextricably entwine his fate with that of his eldest daughter June Plummer Newton, a future Second World War veteran. “He seemed kind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC pair show strong at World Skills Competition
By Tim Kalinowski on November 9th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat College students Tanner Tendler and Justin Fischer recently proved they were among the best young tradesmen in the world after a largely successful performance as members of Team Canada for the World Skills Competition 2017 held Oct. 9-20 in Abu Dahbi. “Think of it as the Olympics for tradespeople,” says Dennis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor sees transit as finished issue
By Collin Gallant on November 8th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Reopening the transit budget to find cost savings may have to wait, Mayor Ted Clugston told a Chamber of Commerce gathering after saying an uproar over service cuts — and then a complete reversal — had little effect on the recent election. At his first significant public event after winning a second term, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pub B&E accused now has various charges piling up
By Peggy Revell on November 8th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man charged following a break and enter at a pub in Crescent Height made his first court appearance Tuesday, with these newest charges piling on to already existing drug trafficking ones. Jason Claude Tremblay appeared before court from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, with defence counsel requesting an adjournment to Nov. 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads not guilty to arson and assault over Bridge Street fire
By Peggy Revell on November 8th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Not-guilty pleas were entered Tuesday by a man charged with aggravated assault and arson following a residential fire that sent one woman to hospital. A multi-day trial is expected for the 41-year-old man who remains in custody at the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, with his next appearance now set for Nov. 14. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare wants push for national drug plan
By Gillian Slade on November 8th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A national pharmacare plan was first discussed in Canada way back in 1964, but there is reason to believe we are closer to achieving that goal, says Friends of Medicare. There has been a push from some political ministers to achieve this and a change in provincial governments in both Alberta and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with aggravated assault, arson in Bridge Street fire pleads not guilty
By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2017
Not guilty pleas were entered Tuesday by a man charged with aggravated assault and arson following a residential fire that sent one woman to hospital. A multi-day trial is expected for the 41-year-old man who remains in custody at the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, with his next appearance now set for Nov. 14. Tuesday’s appearance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials welcome radio system upgrade
By Collin Gallant on November 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Fire crews and police in Medicine Hat could be on an Alberta-wide first responders radio system in early 2018. That is about 18 years after the provincial government first announced the venture and six years after the city earmarked millions to upgrade its failing system during the wait. On Monday, city council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White powder at post office brings out hazmat team, turns out to be wheat flour
By Peggy Revell on November 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It was better safe than sorry, as Medicine Hat Fire Service’s hazmat team responded Monday to the Canada Post depot on Kipling Street over a parcel leaking white powder — powder that ultimately turned out to be wheat flour. A report from 911 dispatch came in at 9:38 a.m. that a package ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man receives 14 months time served for selling hydromorphone
By Peggy Revell on November 7th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It was time served for a Medicine Hat man who pled guilty to trafficking hydromorphone, sentenced Oct. 30 in Calgary to 14 months of custody. Michael Joseph Briand will also serve 30 months of probation following his release. According to the agreed statement of facts, on April 10, 2016, Briand negotiated with an ... Read More »
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