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Delmas testimony proves own guilt: Crown
By Peggy Revell on May 4th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The Crown prosecutor threw a curveball during closing arguments Thursday, asking that the court accept the testimony of a man accused of sexual assault “On the accused’s evidence, you should convict,” the Crown said, arguing that Michael Christopher Delmas’s own testimony shows the complainant was unable to consent as she was high on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS hosting Curious about Cannabis event at MHPL
By Gillian Slade on May 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A public information event about cannabis is being offered by Alberta Health Services on May 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Medicine Hat Public Library theatre. The topic — Curious about Cannabis — will be led by AHS addiction and mental health professionals who will share information on cannabis use with interested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen gets two years for long-term abuse of girlfriend
By Peggy Revell on May 4th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A two-year sentence was handed down Thursday to a 19-year-old man for months of serious physical abuse toward the girl he was dating. The abuse took place over an 18-month period, when the accused was 18 and the victim was 16. The accused was using meth throughout the relationship, and over the time ... Read More »
2 responsesAnglican Church Women of St. Barnabas hosting spring tea Saturday from 2-4 p.m.
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Anglican Church Women of St. Barnabas is holding its annual spring tea Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Baked goods, gently used jewelry and preloved books will be available for purchase. Admission is $5. All proceeds go to various church missions. St. Barnabas Church is at 635 Fourth St. SE. More information is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defendant awarded two months off impaired driving sentence
By Peggy Revell on May 4th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Two months of an impaired driving sentencing was literally walked off as of Tuesday, with duty counsel successfully arguing that time already spent with a suspended licence should count toward the final penalty. In the case of impaired driving sentences, year-long driving suspensions start on the day of conviction. In this incident heard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local construction boom adding excitement for future employment
By Collin Gallant on May 4th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant There’s no shortage of major construction work either going on or on the way in Medicine Hat, and a substantial number of smaller but still notable projects are adding to what will be a growing boom, observers say. “We’ve waited long enough, and we’ll take it all,” joked John Rodermond, chair of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker’s building could have new owner
By Collin Gallant on May 4th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The biggest empty space in downtown Medicine Hat could have a new owner next month, the News has learned. The former Parker’s Countrywide Furniture location on Third Street has sat partially vacant since that business closed in 2015. On Wednesday, a conditional sale on the 60,000 square-foot building was approved at Court of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crescent Heights teacher receives PM’s award for teaching excellence
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2018
A Medicine Hat teacher has received one of Canada’s highest teaching awards. Donna Armstrong, a Grades 7-12 multimedia and communication technology teacher at Crescent Heights High School received a Prime Minister’s Award (PMA) for Teaching Excellence at a ceremony Wednesday in Ottawa. It carries a $5,000 cash prize. Armstrong, one of 11 national-level recipients of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mini boom continues with Flying J
By Collin Gallant on May 3rd, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant What’s that being built near the Trans-Canada Highway in Brier Park? It’s a pot plant! It’s a cryptocurrency mine! No! It’s a Flying J! Ground broke last month on the truckstop, fuel station and restaurant, which is located on Saamis Drive but highly visible from the TCH. With so many high profile projects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finlay Bridge closing next week for Second Avenue work
By Collin Gallant on May 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The continuation of sewer and water line replacement in Riverside this spring will mean Finlay Bridge will be closed next week until mid-June, the city’s environmental utility department said Wednesday. The work, to replace and enlarge sanitary and storm sewer, as well as water lines that date back 100 years, will also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Len Mitzel Meadow officially named
By Gillian Slade on May 3rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade One of the daffodil planting sites was officially renamed “Len Mitzel Meadow” in a ceremony Wednesday honouring the late MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat. “He was a person who cared for everybody and everything, and great to work with. I miss him,” said Adair Prouty, who donated 20,000 bulbs to The Daffodil Project ... Read More »
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