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Man accused of running bike chop shop heading to trial
By Peggy Revell on September 20th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man arrested over allegations of running a bicycle chop shop will be going to trial. Defence counsel for the 34-year-old man entered not-guilty pleas Tuesday, over charges of trafficking stolen property, and possession for the purpose of trafficking stolen property. Guilty pleas were entered though, over charges that Darcy Fischer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ER wait time info now available
By Gillian Slade on September 20th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade How long you will have to wait at the emergency department is no longer a guessing game. Alberta Health Services has rolled out a service that tells you in real-time how long your wait is likely to be. On the AHS website you can choose the city and the hospital and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday’s PTHAC meeting will hear from Bassano and District Health Foundation chair, noon to 3 p.m. at Bassano Medical
By Gillian Slade on September 19th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The public is invited to attend the Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council meeting on Monday in Bassano. The meeting will be held in the Bassano Medical Clinic from noon to 3 p.m. On the agenda to speak is Ron Wickson, chair of the Bassano and District Health Foundation. Katherine Chubbs, chief zone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Country gospel concert Oct. 5 at Lodge
By Gillian Slade on September 19th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A country gospel concert is taking place in Medicine Hat on Oct. 5 at the Medicine Hat Lodge. The concert will feature Generations — a family group that has been performing for years. There is Ruth Seibel on guitar and singing harmony, Danae Tapley on bass guitar and singing harmony with Eve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palliser Friends of Medicare screening movie tonight at the Medicine Hat Public Library
By Gillian Slade on September 19th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A film and panel discussion about palliative care will be held today at Medicine Hat Public Library at 7 p.m. The event, organized by Palliser Friends of Medicare, will include the screening of a film: Being Mortal — Medicine and What Matters in the End, which is based on a book by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council pulls transit U-turn
By Collin Gallant on September 18th, 2017
Medicine Hat News City council has voted to revert to the old transit system, and the cost may be the city’s chief administrator. In a dramatic scene at Monday’s meeting, councillors voted 6-3 to suspend changes that came under fire when they were introduced two weeks ago. That might not happen for several months however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating a decade of music and fun
By Mo Cranker on September 18th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Musical Theatre team celebrated the 10th anniversary of its home, The Playhouse, Saturday evening by holding its first-ever gala event. Land was originally purchased for the building in 2007, and the name, The Playhouse, was decided upon. Over the 10 years the MHMT group has been fueled by volunteers such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 18-24
By Medicine Hat News on September 18th, 2017
Sept. 19 — Better Business Bureau presents Savvy Seniors, MH Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 19— Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — Documentary “Being Mortal,” MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20 — Beta Sigma phi presents In Touch with Tomorrow’s Fashions, Grandstand Banquet Room, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil Project planting season kicks off Saturday
By Gillian Slade on September 18th, 2017
MedicineHat News On Saturday The Daffodil Project launches its 2017 planting season. From 8:30 a.m. to about 4 p.m. at the Medicine Hat College sign, accessed from the Cultural Centre parking area, about 10,000 bulbs will be put in the ground that day. If you would like to participate there is a particular need for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown paving could occur this weekend
By Collin Gallant on September 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Weather permitting, a good portion of a downtown road project could be repaved beginning this weekend. Various stretches of South Railway Street where it edges the downtown core have been closed this summer as crews replaced underground pipes and water lines. Officials said Friday that top lift paving on two blocks, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green energy auction could mean big investment
By Collin Gallant on September 16th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Friday marked the beginning of the end of the first green energy auction in Alberta, a process companies and local economic developers say has lingered on, but could result in massive utility investment in the region. Alberta’s Energy Ministry says 29 proposed wind and solar projects will be considered for long-term supply contracts ... Read More »
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