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Man denied two days of bail in order to say goodbyes
By Peggy Revell on November 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Bail was denied Tuesday to a Medicine Hat man wanting to be out of jail for just two days before his sentencing for trafficking methamphetamine. Travis McNab appeared by closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, with duty counsel running a bail hearing for newly laid charges of possession for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remorseful local man gets 3.5 years for drug charges
By Peggy Revell on November 22nd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Expressing remorse, a 25-year-old Medicine Hat man was sentenced Tuesday to three-and-a-half years in federal prison for serious drug trafficking charges. “I want to express my sincerest apologies for my actions and the danger I put in my community,” said Cole Lee, pledging to never put anyone in danger again. Lee also apologized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cost of living with diabetes can be quite overwhelming for some
By Gillian Slade on November 22nd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade As if living with Type 1 diabetes isn’t difficult enough, there is the significant expense, and for those still in school there are additional challenges. Blood glucose testing strips cost about 75 cents each and some people need to test six times a day. “It can cost a person $1,500 a year ... Read More »
1 responseSanta for Seniors program back to ensure love for all during the Holidays
By Jeremy Appel on November 22nd, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Hat’s Santa for Seniors program, which provides disadvantaged elderly people with Christmas gifts, is gearing up for the holiday season. Erin MacDonald, the initiative’s founder, said Christmas trees are popping up around town for people to provide donations. The trees were placed at five locations throughout town — both Shoppers Drug Mart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed again for man convicted of child luring
By Peggy Revell on November 22nd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Sentencing has once again been delayed for a Medicine Hat man who pled guilty to child luring earlier this year. The adjournment was begrudgingly granted Tuesday by a judge at the Medicine Hat courthouse, as Aaron Curtis Diaz had only obtained legal counsel for sentencing a day prior. The charges against Diaz stem ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge grants more time for psych evaluation of man charged with extortion
By Peggy Revell on November 21st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A four-week extension for further psychiatric evaluation was granted Tuesday for a Medicine Hat man accused of violent extortion, possibly linked to a recent homicide. Robert S. Hoefman made a brief appearance before the Medicine Hat Court via closed-circuit television from the Calgary Remand Centre, with information from the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Information night Wednesday to discuss addictions
By Gillian Slade on November 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News This is National Addictions Awareness Week, recognizing issues related to substance abuse and problem gambling. There is a parent information night in Medicine Hat on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Honor Currie Room at the Medicine Hat Public Library. It will be an opportunity to learn ways to talk to their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS looks to handle needs after pain clinic closes to new patients
By Gillian Slade on November 21st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade With the pain clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital not taking new patients, Alberta Health Services is working on other ways to address the need. A more multi-disciplinary manner is the goal, said Dr. Vince DiNinno, associate medical director for AHS and consulting physician to the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre. “Not every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRSD trustee Cathy Hogg elected as president of the Public School Boards Association of Alberta
By Tim Kalinowski on November 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Prairie Rose School Division No. 8 board trustee Cathy Hogg (Ward 2, Elkwater, Irvine, Schuler and Dunmore) has been elected as the new president of the Public School Boards Association of Alberta. Hogg was elected to the presidency at the Nov. 17 PSBAA AGM in Edmonton. “I am very humbled and honoured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PTHAC meeting in Medicine Hat on Nov. 27
By Gillian Slade on November 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council’s monthly meeting will be held Nov. 27 in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital from noon to 3 p.m. and the public is welcome. The agenda includes an opportunity for public comments. Also on the agenda will be a presentation by Dianna Jossa, CAO for the Cypress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Deer man wanted in the Hat is arrested in Ontario
By Peggy Revell on November 21st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Red Deer man who was a no-show for his sentencing on serious drug trafficking charges in Medicine Hat has been arrested three provinces over. Ontario Provincial Police report that on Nov. 5 at 8 a.m., members of the Dryden Detachment received several traffic complaints over a vehicle weaving in and out of ... Read More »
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