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Probation only for man who started campground grassfire
By Peggy Revell on October 26th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A lenient sentence of two years probation was granted Wednesday to a man who started a grassfire by the Gas City Campground early this year, in the hopes he can continue making steps down the right path. “The pre-sentencing report played a large role in the Crown’s position,” said the prosecutor on why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Credit Union in Brooks will match donations for wildfire victims
By Collin Gallant on October 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A southern Alberta credit union says it will match funds donated to help fire-stricken communities including those in Cypress County. Brooks-based Chinook Credit Union announced Wednesday it has partnered with groups in Hilda, Empress and Wheatland county to help affected ranchers, farmers and residents with emergency funds after after devastating fires last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Procession to follow Hargrave memorial
By Gillian Slade on October 26th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade After Friday’s memorial service for James Hargrave, a procession of firefighters will follow the family to the Cypress Centre, and the public is welcome to line the route as a show of respect, says the Medicine Hat Police Service. The service for Hargrave, 34, a rancher from the Walsh area who passed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News still looking for stories to tell for Remembrance Day
By Gillian Slade on October 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff’s German-Canadian Association hosting 50th anniversary celebration
By Jeremy Appel on October 26th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Redcliff’s chapter of the German-Canadian Association of Alberta is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration for the provincial group on Saturday at the German Canadian Harmony Club. Linda Cleveland, a board member of the Redcliff club, said it’s important for Albertans of German descent to support one another through an association. “They work to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire meeting in Acadia Valley tonight
By Collin Gallant on October 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A public “debriefing” is planned tonight for residents of Acadia Valley after prairie fire ripped through the surrounding area on Oct. 17. Officials say fire and municipal personnel will be on hand at the Acadia Valley Community hall to answer questions and run through the emergency that burned 12,000 acres of farmland, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire burns on base near Jenner
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2017
One week after damaging prairie fires, Cypress County fire officials say they are en route to another grassfire located on the CFB Suffield range. Deputy fire chief John McBain told the News that county equipment and men were being dispatched to the scene to assist Department of National Defence fire crews. McBain said the blaze ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat police investigating whether James Satre homicide is related to a separate extortion attempt
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2017
Police believe that the murder of a man on Mill Street in Medicine Hat earlier this month could be part of something larger. Medicine Hat police called a press conference for Wednesday afternoon stating they now believe the homicide is related to an extortion case they were investigating separately. However, they are working to determine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters to escort James Hargrave funeral procession, family to Cypress Centre
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2017
Firefighters are set to honour fallen brother James Hargrave on Friday in Medicine Hat. Following the 1 p.m. funeral service at Holy Family Parish on Friday afternoon firefighters will escort the funeral procession and the Hargrave family in a march to the Cypress Centre. The march is expected to take place sometime between 2 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immunization urged as flu season begins
By Gillian Slade on October 25th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A crowd had gathered to get a flu shot even before the official opening of the first Alberta Health Services (AHS) flu clinic of the season in Medicine Hat on Tuesday. It is a little early in the season to tell what the severity of the flu season will be this time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused bank robber had crippling debt, according to Winnipeg court documents
By Peggy Revell on October 25th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It was a brief first court appearance Tuesday for the Manitoban accused of robbing two banks in Medicine Hat — while court documents from Winnipeg reveal he was battling depression, facing crippling debt and was the subject of a protection order earlier this year. Stephen Vogelsang, 53, remains in custody, appearing in ... Read More »
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