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Environmentally-friendly landscaping at detox centre there for a reason
By Gillian Slade on August 12th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The landscaping at the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre may look a little unconventional, but it was designed like that for a reason, says Alberta Health Services. To some people, the long dry grass at Medicine Hat Recovery Centre may look like it was desperately in need of water and a trim but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Political times, they are a changin’ in the West
By Collin Gallant on August 12th, 2017
Climate change is upon us — the political climate in any case — as the intensity and frequency of news events in the Western provinces are turning the traditional dog days of August into busy times indeed. That doesn’t even take into account the political lava rock that’s flying into the sky over Washington, D.C. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Committee will try to rectify Sherburne Lake boat launch issue
By Tim Kalinowski on August 12th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal A public meeting was held in Taber Thursday evening to discuss what to do about reopening up boat access to Sherburne Lake (Grassy Lake) after the boat dock there was recently shut down by the St. Mary River Irrigation District due to zebra mussel concerns. Reeve Brian Brewin of the MD of Taber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter back from fighting B.C. fires
By Tim Kalinowski on August 12th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Hatter Connor Thomas just returned from 17 days fighting the wildfires in B.C.’s interior. Thomas, who has spent the past three seasons with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Wildfire Services, says his experience in British Columbia at the Elephant Hill Provincial Park fire southeast of Cache Creek has given him a nagging dry cough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand-Ford’s arraignment pushed back to give new lawyer added time
By Peggy Revell on August 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Aaron Raj Anand-Ford, accused of homicide in the death of Dustin Hewer, had his arraignment pushed back to Sept. 8 during an appearance Friday at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Medicine Hat. Defense requested the three-week delay to allow time for Anand-Ford’s new attorney to get up to speed on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue-green algae advisory lifted for Reesor Lake
By Medicine Hat News on August 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that blue-green algae is no longer a health concern atReesor Lake in Cypress Hills Provincial Park near Medicine Hat, says Alberta Health Services. Effective immediately, AHS has lifted the blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom advisories forReesor Lake. As always, visitors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drought-like conditions hurting regional crops
By Collin Gallant on August 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The quality of crops in southern Alberta has plunged due to continued drought-like conditions. The Alberta crop report, released Friday states that only about one-third of this year’s yield is considered at good or excellent condition, and though the rating is up slightly from last week, it is only about half the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local MLAs preach fiscal responsibility but both tip-toe around Fildebrandt apartment scandal
By Mo Cranker on August 12th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker With news breaking Thursday of United Conservative Party finance critic Derek Fildebrandt taking a leave of absence after it was discovered he was using his taxpayer-subsidized apartment in downtown Edmonton to make money, two local MLAs shared their thoughts on the issue. “In general, I’ve been advocating for smaller, more limited government, to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ringing wrong doorbell leads to broken-curfew charge, 15 days jail time
By Peggy Revell on August 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A late night mistake and doorbell camera led police to arresting a man breaking his curfew conditions. Randy Yaholnitsky entered a guilty plea Thursday at the Medicine Hat courthouse to breaking his curfew, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail, with six days credit for time served. Yaholnitsky was arrested following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star Trek collectibles thief beamed straight to jail
By Peggy Revell on August 11th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell After being found by police in a stolen jeep with stolen Star Trek collectibles, one man went where many men have gone before: Jail. Joshua McArthur appeared before the Medicine Hat Court Thursday by CCTV from the Lethbridge Remand Centre, entering guilty pleas to one count of possessing stolen property, simple drug possession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mile High Tri set for this weekend
By Mo Cranker on August 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The annual Mile High Tri triathlon is taking place at Elkwater this weekend. It is the seventh year for the event, which puts people through a 500-metre swim, 17.2-kilometre bike ride and a seven-kilometre run through Cypress Hills. For more information on the event go to http://www.milehightri.org... Read More »
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