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Court challenged on difference, if any, between escort and sex worker
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 23rd, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A woman charged in Medicine Hat as an unlicensed escort last year is challenging the municipal bylaw ticket as unconstitutional because she should be considered a sex worker. The distinction, the women’s legal agent argued in court Thursday, creates a basis for a legal challenge that the city unevenly applies licence fees and fines ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief promises higher police presence in downtown core after public survey
By Brendan Miller on February 23rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are seemingly happy with police effort in Medicine Hat but growing concerns about downtown are in need of immediate attention, the city’s police chief says. Members of the Police Commission this week heard the results of Medicine Hat Police Service public survey conducted last fall evaluating citizens’ levels of satisfaction with performance of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local designer recognized for MHPS anniversary shoulder patch design
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2024
To commemorate the Medicine Hat Police Service’s 125th anniversary this year, police reached out to the community to design a shoulder patch to celebrate the occasion. The winning submission was designed and created by lifelong Medicine Hat resident Garet Van Riper, who was honoured at Wednesday’s Police Commission meeting with a shadowbox plaque and commemorative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three charged in bear spray assaults
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 23rd, 2024
Three Medicine Hat males have been charged with assault where members of the public were exposed to bear spray. The Medicine Hat Police Service announced charges laid on the three men after months of investigation. In early December, MHPS responded to two separate reports of random bear spray assaults that occurred in the city. Police ... Read More »
1 responseHatters to take the polar plunge for Special Olympics
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friday will see law enforcement, EMS and other brave souls taking the plunge at Athletic Park in the name of supporting the Special Olympics. As of writing, there are roughly 30 dedicated plungers, said Const. Dave Allen, though they expect a few last-minute entries. This year does hope to be larger than usual, due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cash Cab host to close out teachers convention
By Brendan Miller on February 23rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Adam Growe, known as the host of the Canadian TV show “Cash Cab,” will be quizzing teachers this afternoon as the two-day southeastern Alberta Teachers Convention wraps up at tMedicine Hat College. Growe will be putting teachers in their students’ seats by hosting a game sow that will have educators answer questions based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual bike run on its way to starting line
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Now a registered charity, and with the child who will benefit from this year’s fundraiser in mind, Ridin’ For Kids is ready to get to work. This marks the fourth year of the Ridin’ For Kids fundraiser, said Ivan Reimer, president of the Ridin’ For Kids Foundation. “It started just with a simple idea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS set to raise parking rates across province, including MH Regional Hospital
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Parking fees at Alberta Health Services facilities are slated to increase April 1, due to inflation. The exact increase will vary from market to market, said AHS, but visitors can expect an average increase of $0.75 in large markets and $0.50 in smaller markets. The coming increase impacts Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Leduc, St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominations for inaugural Top 7 Over 70 awards open Monday
By Brendan Miller on February 22nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A nomination period to recognize the remarkable achievements of local seniors opens next week as the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is getting ready to host its inaugural Top 7 Over 70 Gala. The awards celebrate seven individuals who have made significant contributions to their community to respective fields after the age of 70. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local doctor found to have molested patient seven years ago will learn professional fate soon
By Medicine Hat News on February 22nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat doctor found to have molested a patient in 2017 by a professional standards board will learn whether he can continue to practise medicine soon. A tribunal of the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons heard arguments for sanctions earlier this month against Dr. Ian Gebhardt. Such decisions typically take a month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County draws up land productivity map
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County, as part of its ongoing discussions on renewable energy and related projects, has created the Agricultural Land Resource Atlas to better inform decisions moving forward. The atlas is designed to showcase the productivity of land within the county, particularly land that could potentially host a renewable project in the future. Areas such ... Read More »
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