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Time served and probation for man who sent threatening emails to mayor’s office, MHPS
By Peggy Revell on February 7th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The man who emailed violent threats to the Medicine Hat mayor’s office, police, the Alberta justice minister and prime minister entered guilty pleas Wednesday, sentenced to time served and two years probation. The actions of William Patrick Benham, age 52, were “completely out of character,” said defence counsel Sarah Lewans, about her client ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man pleads down on original kidnap, robbery, assault
By Peggy Revell on February 7th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man originally charged with kidnapping, robbery and assault instead pled down to unlawful confinement and assault Tuesday over a November 2016 incident. As part of a joint submission between defence counsel and Crown, Jesse James Summers was sentenced to 18 months on these lesser charges, but will receive time served ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair arrested and charged by police in seizure of meth, fentanyl
By Peggy Revell on February 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Police announced Tuesday the arrest of two people and the seizure of $18,000 in methamphetamine and fentanyl. Following a short-term investigation, Medicine Hat Police Service organized crime section made the arrests on Feb. 5, which in turn led to the execution of a search warrant at a residence located in North East ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County: Water licence acquisition a big concern for Cypress
By Tim Kalinowski on February 7th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal While Cypress County council on Tuesday postponed the vote on possible funding for a Local Improvement Plan for Parramatta Water Co-op’s potable water infrastructure until the next public meeting, CAO Doug Henderson did take the opportunity to update council on problems with the purchase of possible water rights for the Cypress Rural Water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two arrested, $18,000 worth of meth and fentanyl seized in city
By Medicine Hat News on February 6th, 2018
Two people have been arrested and $18,000 worth of methamphetamine is off the street after a short investigation by the Medicine Hat Police Service. Members of the organized crime unit seized 150 grams of meth and smaller quantities of heroin and fentanyl from a home in northeast Medicine Hat on Feb. 5. Police also seized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaccine info session educates from both sides of debate
By Mo Cranker on February 6th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Both sides of the vaccination debate were on display during a Vaccine Information Evening Monday at the Medicine Hat Public Library. The night featured two presentations, one by naturopath Dr. Jason Schnieder, the other by Alberta Health Services Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lena Derie-Gillespie. “This is an education session for anyone who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coffee shop’s Pour it Forward board gives patrons unique chance to share with others
By Mo Cranker on February 6th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The People at Station Coffee Co. are trying to help people pay it forward — just in their own way. A couple years back on Random Act of Kindness Day the store unveiled its Pour it Forward board, which allows Hatters to put an extra coffee on their tab, in hopes of someone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artist recreates Last Supper for St. Peter Lutheran
By Gillian Slade on February 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A painting of “The Last Supper” has been installed in Grace Hall at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, where the congregation often gathers for a meal and fellowship. Local artist Adolf Erdmann says he used DaVinci’s “Last Supper” as inspiration. “I tried to get close to what I thought the original ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parramatta Water Co-op cautiously optimistic about possible infrastructure upgrade
By Tim Kalinowski on February 6th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Parramatta Water Co-op board of directors is welcoming Cypress County’s initiative to potentially spend up to $470,000 to create the necessary infrastructure to bring potable water to the subdivision’s residents, (the issue will be voted on at today’s council meeting), but also feel it might be too late to convince members this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation now accepting applications for spring grant funding
By Tim Kalinowski on February 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is now accepting applications for its spring grant cycle. Information and applications can be found at http://www.cfsea.ca or call 403-527-9038 for more information. Last year, the CFSEA distributed $400,000 in funds to 71 local charities. Since 1992, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has been bringing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Association remains hopeful for rainbow crosswalk in the Hat
By Mo Cranker on February 5th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Pride Association is still unsure if a pride themed and painted crosswalk will find its way to Medicine Hat. Former Pride chairman Rosie Joa told the News in an interview last summer that the local Pride Association would be working with the city to set up a rainbow crosswalk in ... Read More »
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