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Officials reminding people about river safety after rescue of boy, 13, in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2017
The morning after a river rescue local authorities say people should make safety a priority when near the South Saskatchewan River. At the same time, Alberta Environment reports that water levels are much higher than usual at this time of year. Police report that at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, firefighters used their jet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Yuill to receive honorary degree from Medicine Hat College
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2017
Distinguished Hatter Bill Yuill will receive an honorary degree from Medicine Hat College at this year’s convocation ceremony on June 9. “Everyone in the Medicine Hat area knows Bill and the Yuill family because of their service and commitment to our area. Instilling a sense of social responsibility for the communities we live in is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged after illegal rail ride in southeastern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2017
A Moose Jaw man is in custody after the RCMP in Redcliff pulled him off a freight train that was heading west on Sunday. Authorities say that they were contacted by Canadian Pacific Railway after crews noticed someone was riding unlawfully on the train. It was stopped near Range Road 75 in Cypress County, west ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman arrested Saturday after robbery, assault
By Mo Cranker on May 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News One woman has been arrested and charged after one person was stabbed and robbed Saturday at a motel near Gershaw Drive. The Medicine Hat Police Service announced Sunday evening that it has arrested 26-year-old Laura Forsyth, and have charged her with one count of robbery with violence and possession of a weapon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Update: MHPS, Lethbridge Police have long, successful night dealing with dynamite found in resident’s garage
By Mo Cranker on May 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Though it was a long day for members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, the unit’s Explosive Disposal Unit, as well as members from the Lethbridge Police Service were able to make dynamite found in a garage inoperable. The initial call for service took place around 1:30 p.m. when a family living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police respond to explosives call, asking public to avoid 600 block of 6 St. SW
By Mo Cranker on May 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking Medicine Hatters to avoid the 600 block of 6 St. SW. Officers, along with the Explosives Disposal Unit responded to a call regarding found explosives and have secured the area. The MHPS says the scene has been contained and there is no immediate danger to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More questions, more frustrations for Piche family following fatality inquiry
By Peggy Revell on May 5th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Three previous fatality inquiries in Alberta have called for video surveillance in all psychiatric ward rooms; the fatality inquiry for Glenn Piche will likely be the fourth. “There’s no closure for me,” said Glenn’s brother, Marc Piche, as family gathered Friday outside the Medicine Hat courtroom with the completion of a three-day inquiry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat HIV Community Link group hopeful for safe-injection site in city
By Mo Cranker on May 4th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A safe-injection site could be coming to Medicine Hat. Though it is still very early on in the process, HIV Community Link executive director Leslie Hill says this is something communities around Alberta could be seeing over the course of the next year or so. “Right now we have a researcher in Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Healing and Reconciliation Week begins in Medicine Hat with ceremony at Saamis Tepee
By Peggy Revell on May 1st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Song, warm embraces, and offerings of tobacco and prayers to the sacred fire Monday underneath the Saamis Tepee marked the beginning of Healing and Reconciliation Week. “The purpose of the sacred fire is to bring back ceremony,” said Lance Scout with the Miywasin Friendship Centre, which has organized the week of events that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat MP Motz endorses Erin O’Toole for Tory party leader
By Tim Kalinowski on April 24th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal In a surprising move, Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner candidate Glen Motz endorsed former veteran affairs minister Erin O’Toole to be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Motz made the announcement at his Medicine Hat constituency office on Monday. Motz had been expected to endorse Andrew Scheer, former Speaker of the House and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial flood mitigation grants announced for Medicine Hat and area
By Medicine Hat News on April 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat and area will receive more than $2 million in provincial grant funding for flood mitigation. The announcement was made at Medicine Hat City Hall on Monday. Medicine Hat will receive $774,000 for improvements to the Pumphouse #12 water intake facility to protect water intake during flooding and ensure the city’s powerplant remains operational ... Read More »
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