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Solid fall has real estate on decent pace
By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s real estate market remained active through the early autumn, putting it on pace to have its second best whole year since at least 2011. The late season strength however, could be a push by first-time buyers to get in before new, stricter mortgage rules come into effect in 2018, or a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk-in clinic schedule changes
By Gillian Slade on November 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Due to Remembrance Day on Saturday the following walk-in-clinics, where you can see a family physician, have notified the News of changes to their regular schedule. ACT Medical Clinic 402 Maple Avenue, 403-504-1874, will be closed Saturday and Monday. Crescent Heights Family Medicine 49-8th Street NW, 403-526-7422, will be open Saturday, Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community association hosts benefit supper for Hilda area fire recovery
By Tim Kalinowski on November 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Hilda Community Association hosted the Hilda Community Fire Recovery Supper at the hamlet’s hall on Thursday evening. The event allowed local residents affected by the Oct. 17 wildfire to speak directly and candidly with government officials and counselling services about the road forward. “We have a long road ahead of us but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police release audio of a suspect in Crescent Heights bomb hoaxes
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat police on Friday released audio of a suspect in at least one of the incidents in anticipation that the public can assist in identifying the person. The audio can be heard below. On Thursday the Medicine Hat Police Service confirmed it now feels four separate bomb threats received the past two weeks at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man denied bail after pants-less Halloween incident where he was eventually detained by Batman
By Peggy Revell on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Bail was denied Wednesday to a man who allegedly crashed a vehicle on Halloween, ran around pantless —and was ultimately contained by a man dressed up as Batman. Making an appearance before the Medicine Hat Provincial Court from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, Nathan Learmont had duty counsel proceed with his the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of drug charges wants judge to set aside his guilty pleas
By Peggy Revell on November 10th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man facing serious drug trafficking charges had a brief court appearance Thursday, as he looks to have previously entered guilty pleas set aside. Aaron Grant Hotchen, 52, appeared by CCTV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, having his next court appearance set for Nov. 14. Hotchen entered guilty pleas in September to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!If bail granted to Winnipeg man charged in multiple bank robberies, he’d simply go to Saskatchewan in custody
By Peggy Revell on November 10th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Winnipeg man arrested for two bank robberies in Medicine Hat, three in Regina and one in Saskatoon had a brief court appearance Thursday. Counsel for 53-year-old Stephen Vogelsang is working to finalize an arrangement for a surety, the Medicine Hat Court heard, with an adjournment requested to Nov. 22 for a possible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembrance Day ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Esplanade main theatre
By Jeremy Appel on November 10th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 17 is hosting two ceremonies and a march for Remembrance Day on Saturday. The event begins with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. at the Esplanade and the ceremony inside the main theatre beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade procession begins outside the Esplanade at 10:25 a.m., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter charged in extortion case police have said is potentially linked to a homicide
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2017
A Medicine Hat man has been charged with extortion in connection to an investigation that police have said may be linked to a murder in the city. Police say Robert Hoefman, 55, was arrested Nov. 8 and is scheduled to appear in court today. An extortion investigation was started on Oct. 10. The following day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC honours international feel this week
By Tim Kalinowski on November 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat College is preparing to celebrate International Education Week in a big way Nov. 13-17 with a number of different cultural activities, showcases and guest speakers talking about the importance of international education, says MHC manager of International Education and Diversity Hadija Drummond. “The purpose of the week is to celebrate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lighter sentence for men who committed assault after racial slurs thrown their way
By Peggy Revell on November 9th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge sided with defence counsel for the sentencing of two brothers involved in a barroom brawl spurred in part by racist slurs hurled in their direction. Joseph Cadotte was given a two-year suspended sentence Wednesday, while Raymond Cadotte received a 90-day sentence that will be served intermittently, after both pled guilty to ... Read More »
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