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Alleged bank robber was being sought by other prairie police departments, more charges possible
By Collin Gallant on October 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A former journalist and college instructor from Winnipeg is in custody after two banks in Medicine Hat were held up late last week, and now police are investigating if there is a connection to at least one other crime. Insp. Joe West told the News that Stephen Vogelsang, 53, was taken into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workshop being offered on impact of legalized marijuana on workplaces
By Jeremy Appel on October 24th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel APEX is hosting an information session on Friday for employers curious about the impending legalization of recreational cannabis’ affect on the workplace. Ed Secondiak, a former RCMP officer who currently works at ECS Safety Services, is scheduled to provide a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. “My role is to provide information so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News looking for Remembrance Day stories to share with community
By Gillian Slade on October 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man shot by RCMP in Gleichen had homemade ‘shotgun-type’ weapon
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2017
The agency investigating the fatal shooting by RCMP of a man in Gleichen last week says the man had a homemade shotgun-type weapon on him at the time. Just before 4 a.m. on Oct. 19 police approached a vehicle facing the wrong way on Haskayne Avenue in the southern Alberta town. The man, 26-years-old and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man charged in Saturday hit and run
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2017
A Medicine Hat male has been charged following a hit and run on Saturday evening. On Oct. 21 at about 9:40 p.m. police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 900 block of Bassett Crescent NW involving a vehicle described as a white Dodge Ram. Upon arrival police contained the scene ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming together to lend a hand
By Mo Cranker on October 23rd, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker More than 200 Lions Club members from across southern Alberta gathered at the Medicine Hat Lodge this weekend for the group’s regional convention. The local Lions Club was challenged to provide services in the community in four areas, and a large part of the convention was used to sort and package goods the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News seeking people for Remembrance Day feature stories
By Gillian Slade on October 23rd, 2017
MedicineHat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Makers Market’ celebrates handmade items
By Mo Cranker on October 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Local Pop Up Shop group in Medicine Hat held its first-ever Makers Market this weekend at the Ross Creek Business Centre. The group was established in 2016, and has held a number of different markets in the city, with the goal of promoting local businesses and products. “We started these markets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank robbery suspect in custody
By Mo Cranker on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Police have arrested one man from Winnipeg for the robberies at two city banks within an 18-hour period last week. Police announced the arrest on Saturday, saying a 53-year-old Stephen Vogelsang was taken into custody without incident. The MHPS would not say whether Vogelsang used a weapon during either of the robberies. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank robbery suspect still at large
By Tim Kalinowski on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service has released the image of a man they think is responsible for robberies at two city banks within an 18-hour period Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, the 13th Avenue RBC was robbed at about 6:50 p.m. when a man in a red and black plaid jacket approached ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmound farmer injured in wildfire recovers in hospital
By Gillian Slade on October 21st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A farmer in the Richmound and Burstall area seriously injured during Tuesday’s wildfire faces a long recovery in a Calgary hospital. Eddie Riehl was injured as a wall of fire swept through the area and his truck slid into a ditch. Riehl, 74, had spent the afternoon moving his cattle across a ... Read More »
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