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Couple wins 1,000 times more than first thought
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Blaine and Stephanie Vachon of Redcliff were extra surprised by their July 14 major lottery win. The couple first thought they had won $250 on their Lotto Max and Extra ticket but couldn’t believe their eyes when they discovered they actually won $250,000. “The store was really busy when I scanned my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area closures at Cypress Hills due to extreme fire hazard
By Peggy Revell on August 31st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Alberta side of Cypress Hills Provincial Park announced area closures Wednesday, due to extreme fire hazards. Areas now closed to all traffic and activities include those east of Highway 41, except the rodeo grounds and main group camp, but including the Highway 41 Group camp; areas south of Murray Hill Road, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged, fined for illegal dumping at The Post
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2017
Two people have been charged after they were seen illegally dumping goods at The Post thrift store. The incidents, captured on camera, happened on Aug. 18 and 23. Medicine Hat’s municipal bylaw enforcement services confirmed the identities of those responsible and they were charged with offences under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and fined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baldhead guilty of assaulting, robbing cab driver
By Peggy Revell on August 30th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Guilty pleas to the kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery of a taxi cab driver last November were entered Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse. Sentencing for Shawn Thomas Baldhead, 29, was adjourned to Dec. 12, so a pre-sentencing report, Gladue Report, and report on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can be assembled for consideration. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desert Blume residents happy to see roadwork begin
By Collin Gallant on August 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Two months of detoured traffic is well worth the wait, according to Desert Blume residents who say they’ve waited years for repairs to the main route to the community. Ivan Becker is the head of the homeowners association in the county community and says his members are thrilled. “We’re certainly pleased that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC will host other schools for advertising competition
By Tim Kalinowski on August 30th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat College will host its first annual Southern Alberta Advertising Case Competition in March. The event is expected to draw in teams from about a dozen Alberta post-secondary schools to compete in a head-to-head, no-holds-barred, advertising pitch competition. “The conference is taking place March 8-10,” explains MHC summer intern and business student ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long-table dinner to celebrate harvest hosted by Cypress Hills Destination Area
By Tim Kalinowski on August 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Cypress Hills Destination Area is hosting a long-table dinner harvest celebration Sept. 23. Located midway between the Towns of Gull Lake and Shaunavon, this year’s event will be held at Pioneer Community Hall, a community-built building erected in 1921 where many weddings, annual sports days, dances and suppers have taken place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers scholarship winner has plans to continue with a passion for sport
By Tim Kalinowski on August 30th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Monsignor McCoy graduate Kelli Bowles is the Medicine Hat Tigers $2,500 scholarship winner this year. Bowles will be entering the University of Lethbridge this fall to begin her Bachelor of Arts and Science degree. Eventually Bowles hopes to move on to take a Master’s degree in psychology and become a registered psychologist after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News scholarship winner announced
By Tim Kalinowski on August 30th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Matt van der Sloot is the Medicine Hat News Judy Hagel $2,000 Scholarship winner for 2017. van der Sloot is in his second year at the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business where he is an accounting major. He hopes to enter the school’s co-op placement program next year and one day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breaking: Baldhead pleads guilty to kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery of Medicine Hat cab driver
By medicinehatnews on August 29th, 2017
Guilty pleas to the kidnapping, s. assault and robbery of a taxi cab driver last November were entered Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse. Sentencing for Shawn Thomas Baldhead, age 29, was adjourned until Dec. 12, so that a pre-sentencing report, Gladu Report, and report on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can all be assembled for consideration. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend transit shuttle available
By Gillian Slade on August 29th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The city will now make a weekend transit shuttle service available to low-income residents under the Fair Entry Program. “In response to feedback heard from the community following the announcement of the changes to the regular transit system, our transit team investigated options to ensure those most in need in our community ... Read More »
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