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Seniors honoured for their service
By Gillian Slade on August 18th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A select group of people were honoured at a Thursday celebration in Medicine Hat for their exemplary service to seniors and being nominated for a provincial award. Bonnie Crocker of Medicine Hat, Joy Harper of Redcliff, Racille Ellis of Champion and Donald McCoy of Milk River were acknowledged as four of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major economic announcement expected at Form-Tech Machining today
By Collin Gallant on August 18th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A major economic announcement is planned for this afternoon in Medicine Hat, several sources have told the News. An invite to a noon-hour barbecue at Form-Tech Machining in Brier Park promises live entertainment and a special announcement. The principals won’t discuss the content before hand, though it could involve the next stages of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman gets two years for stealing $117K from a company while on release for similar charges
By Peggy Revell on August 18th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat bookkeeper was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary for stealing $117,000 from a local company — a theft that occurred while she was on release for charges of stealing $22,500 from the local Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta. Mary Ann Smith entered a guilty plea to theft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre transformation coming along well
By Gillian Slade on August 18th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It looks as though it is all wood supports and roof trusses but construction is progressing on the transformation of the old Veiner Centre, says the city. All the demolition work is now complete as are foundations, grade beams and slab infills, said manager Mike Salmon of facility project management office. All ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vossler wants another go in Cypress
By Tim Kalinowski on August 18th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Coun. Dustin Vossler announced he is running for re-election in Cypress County earlier this week. Vossler represents Ward 6 (Black and White/Seven Persons). Vossler’s ward has both active urban development and a strong agricultural sector. This requires Vossler to seek out compromises on council and act as dealmaker at times. “I have never ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County gets water rights from Village of Champion
By Tim Kalinowski on August 18th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Cypress County confirmed Tuesday it had successfully acquired the water rights formerly held by the Village of Champion in Vulcan County. The acquisition brings 95 acre feet of additional water for present and future use within Cypress County. The terms of sale will not be publicly disclosed. “We aggressively pursued these,” confirmed Cypress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat doctor charged with sexual assault
By Medicine Hat News on August 17th, 2017
A Medicine Hat doctor is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a person with a disability. Police began an investigation following an allegation of an assault occurring on an adult male patient during a walk-in medical appointment in June. Dr. Ian Gebhardt, 55, has been released on bail and is scheduled to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors Minister coming to honour award nominees
By Gillian Slade on August 17th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade In honour of those who have been nominated for the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards, the minister for seniors will be in Medicine Hat on Thursday. Of the 48 nominees this year from across the province, there are several from Medicine Hat and surrounding area: Bonnie Crocker of Medicine Hat, who has volunteered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River safety stressed again after another drowning
By Tim Kalinowski on August 17th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The RCMP is urging the public to be more mindful of the hazards posed by the South Saskatchewan River in light of another drowning incident near Echo Dale Regional Park on Tuesday. “My understanding is people were swimming prior to it happening,” confirms S-Sgt Sean Maxwell of the Redcliff RCMP. “Outside of that, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balmoral lift station on since June
By Collin Gallant on August 17th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Work continues at the sites of two major sewer projects in Medicine Hat months after stated completion dates, though utility officials say construction is winding up and one is already in operation. The Balmoral and Purmal sewage lift stations were taken off line during the 2013 flood, and last year the 60-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair pleads to lesser charges in firearms case
By Peggy Revell on August 17th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Two people arrested in February on drug and firearm charges have had the most serious of charges against them withdrawn by the Crown. The charges stem back to February, when Medicine Hat police executed a search warrant for a local residence and storage container, seizing two SKS semi-automatic rifles, one pump-action shot gun, ... Read More »
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