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Daffodil site renamed for early supporter
By Peggy Revell on April 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell As part of the Daffodil Project’s efforts to recognize those who have stepped up to donate 20,000 bulbs, the planting field near the Medicine Hat College sign has been named “RE/MAX Medalta Meadows.” The idea to name the planting sites came about as a way to hopefully raise more funds for the project, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police body-cam pilot extended
By Peggy Revell on April 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Originally slated to run for six months, a pilot project outfitting local police with body-worn cameras will instead wrap up after a full year. When the project was launched in September 2017, six officers with the patrol section and traffic unit were lined up to wear cameras, while there were two dash-mounted car ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ken Sauer finishes term as PTHAC chair
By Gillian Slade on April 28th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council has a new chairperson, Alberta Health Services announced Friday. After a six-year term plus a two-year extension, Medicine Hat’s Ken Sauer is still on the council but no longer chair. “It went as quickly as you can imagine,” Sauer told the News on Friday afternoon. He says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Tractor building new location
By Gillian Slade on April 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A large building under construction just off Hwy 3 and Twp Road 120 will become the new home of Western Tractor. The vast premises will include a showroom, sales offices, parts department and a service department, said Heather Holick, parts manager. The rear of the building will include a service shop with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several roadways still closed in 40 Mile
By Collin Gallant on April 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News About 50 roads in the County of 40 Mile remain closed from the 84 stretches of roadway that were damaged by water from a quick spring thaw of substantial snowpack that began two weeks ago. The county has placed a road ban on all gravel roads due to the level of saturation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Credit unions seek further amalgamation in S. Alberta
By Collin Gallant on April 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Credit unions in southern Alberta, including one founded in Brooks with a location in Medicine Hat, are proposing further amalgamation. Brooks-based Chinook Financial, First Calgary Financial and Legacy Financial have operated in tandem since in 2014 under the banner of Connect First Credit Union. On Friday, the board of directors announced they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Day of Mourning April 28
By Collin Gallant on April 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Employers groups and local unions will mark the National Day of Mourning at separate ceremonies today in Medicine Hat for workers whose lives were lost on the job. April 28 has been designated since 1990 as a day to remember those killed, injured or made ill by workplace hazards and incidents. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City asks residents to restrict their weekend water use
By Collin Gallant on April 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Officials with the city’s water utility are asking customers to hold off watering lawns and gardens this weekend to reduce stress on the water treatment plant. The facility is operating at elevated levels to remove debris from the water it brings in from the South Saskatchewan River, which is typically cloudy during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA to take reins of child care programs from schools
By Peggy Revell on April 27th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The YMCA of Medicine Hat has been awarded the contract to take over operation of 11 before-and-after school programs this fall. “We’re professionals in the child care field, so from a quality point of view, parents should expect excellent service and they will get that,” said Sharon Hayward CEO of Medicine Hat YMCA. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man pleads guilty after selling meth to undercover cops
By Peggy Revell on April 27th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man associated with a drug house shut down by law enforcement entered a guilty plea Thursday to trafficking methamphetamine Sentencing for Robert Hafso has been adjourned to July 18, as defence counsel requested a pre-sentencing report be put together for consideration. According to the agreed statement of facts read into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After pleading guilty to several offences, man accused of groping young girl on bus gets bail
By Peggy Revell on April 27th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Guilty pleas for multiple property-related crimes Thursday meant a man also charged with sexually assaulting a young girl on a city bus in January is back out on bail. Tyler Stannard, 32, pled guilty to numerous charges spanning incidents from November 2017 to February. This includes pleading guilty to shoplifting $500 in electronic ... Read More »
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