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Hasn’t missed a day yet

By Jeremy Appel on October 7th, 2017

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Margaret Devalter takes a lot of pride in her work at Tino’s Drive-in in Medicine Hat — she’s never missed a work day during her 50 years at the longstanding local burger shop. She doesn’t mind, as there’s seldom a dull day. “There’s always some funny thing that happens every day,” said Devalter. ... Read More »

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Many Island Lake field trip Sunday for birding event with Grasslands Naturalists

By Jeremy Appel on October 7th, 2017

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Hatters will be travelling Sunday to Many Island Lake, north of Walsh, to participate in a birding field trip organized by Grasslands Naturalists. The field trip is distinct from the official migratory bird counts the group puts on semi-annually. Corlaine Gardner, chief park interpreter for the Grasslands Naturalists, said the trip is a ... Read More »

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Highlight the Fight raises more than $6K in support of cancer sufferers

By Jeremy Appel on October 7th, 2017

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Last year, Kirsten Spek decided to give back to the community by helping those who have been affected by cancer, whether they’re patients, survivors or caregivers. She helped establish Highlight the Fight, which collects donations that are awarded to someone who’s involved in the struggle against cancer. “It’s grown astronomically in one year,” ... Read More »

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Exhibit at Higdon Hall will honour 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation

By Gillian Slade on October 7th, 2017

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade It is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation, and Medicine Hat will celebrate with a public exhibit on Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. at Higdon Hall on the Stampede grounds. The exhibit will remember Luther’s legacy, as authentically as possible with large sets, 10 feet by 12 feet, and people ... Read More »

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Poisoned in the ’50s by the U.S.?

By Collin Gallant on October 7th, 2017

Medicine Hat News & The Associated Press Three members of U.S. Congress are demanding answers after a new book reveals details of how citizens in Canadian and U.S. cities — including Medicine Hat, CFB Suffield and Winnipeg — were sprayed, injected and fed radiation by the U.S. military during secret Cold War-era testing. The health ... Read More »

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Most popular local stories Sept. 29-Oct. 5

By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2017

The minimum wage increase, big money coming into the Medicine Hat area and power outages tops our website’s most popular stories this week. After that though, it’s back to the ever-popular crime stories. An Edmonton escapee who had ties to Medicine Hat and a Hatter’s harrowing experience in Las Vegas during the shooting round out ... Read More »

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Two more charged in Saskatchewan death of Logan Ring

By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2017

Two more people have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Logan Ring, bringing the total number of people charged to five. Colin Perrault, 49, of Swift Current and Todd Donaldson, 48, of Swift Current were both arrested without incident in Swift Current. Both will appear in Swift Current Provincial Court on Oct. ... Read More »

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Storage yard expansion in the South Flats approved by council

By Collin Gallant on October 6th, 2017

Medicine Hat News An expansion of a self-storage yard in the South Flats will be allowed to proceed, though the work has mostly been completed already, after council approved the development permit on Oct. 2. Storzall Mini-Storage, located at 1001 Bridge St., recently lined the back of its lot with shipping containers to create another ... Read More »

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Vital Signs report unveiled Thursday

By Gillian Slade on October 6th, 2017

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade A family of four is spending between $850 and $1,100 a month on food, according to Medicine Hat’s 2017 Vital Signs report, released Thursday. This year’s report includes the personal stories of the people included in the statistics. “We don’t impress people with nothing but statistics, it’s that story of how lives ... Read More »

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Blue-green algae advisory issued for Bullshead Reservoir

By Gillian Slade on October 6th, 2017

Medicine Hat News A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) advisory has been issued for Bullshead Reservoir by Alberta Health Services. Anyone near the shores of Bullshead Reservoir in Cypress County is advised to take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms and if contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible, ... Read More »

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Bail denied for man facing drug trafficking charges

By Peggy Revell on October 6th, 2017

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Bail was denied Thursday to a man arrested alongside three others at the end of September following a drug trafficking investigation by police. Judge F.C. Fisher sided with the Crown in denying release to Ashley Glendon Gackle, 40, who faces one count of possessing methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. It’s a turnaround ... Read More »

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