By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police have charged a 28-year-old male with aggravated assault following a traffic-related altercation that escalated into a physical altercation on Oct. 28. “According to the information received, a verbal dispute had occurred on the roadway between the motorists which then escalated shortly thereafter into a physical altercation,” states a police release. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Motorists driving large vehicles, including RVs, will not be ticketed for driving over the paved area of two mini roundabouts installed along Eighth Street SE as a measure to calm traffic in the area. In fact, motorists of large vehicles, as well as transit drivers, are encouraged to drive over the roundabout pavement in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference enjoyed a strong start Wednesday, as those invested in the healing of the Medicine Hat and area community gather for two days dedicated to mental health. This is the second annual SARRCon, said director of operations and education Ryan Oscar, and this year, they have expanded their scope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday, Alberta’s government announced a temporary freeze on the amount rural municipalities are responsible for paying for front-line policing services. In 2019, the province announced increased funding for RCMP services to address rising rural crime. The funding model for this was created in 2020 with consultation with municipalities; however, higher costs from recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Collin Gallant on November 7th, 2024
@@CollinGallant More information is coming to light about the Medicine Hat Lodge and its owner as it entered receivership last month. Court documents filed in the proceeding launched by Alberta Treasury Branch to recover money owed state the receiver, Ernst and Young, intends to keep a number of businesses run by Mayfield Investments up and ... Read More »
1 responseBy Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The conversion of the Aurora Sun cannabis greenhouse toward growing flowers and cukes – and the subsequent change in tax status – could negate all other assessment growth in the city for 2025. City finance officials presented estimates to council members on Tuesday for the coming two-year budget, including forecasts of tax increases and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com This week marks National Senior Safety Week, an annual campaign organized by the Canada Safety Council to raise awareness as well as help seniors stay safe, especially in their homes. This year the council is providing tips to home adjustments that can make a home easy to navigate for individuals with reduced mobility. Citing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Collin Gallant on November 7th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council may consider adding another preliminary budget meeting to hash out details in the next two-year business plan before it needs to be passed in December. That possibility arose at the end of Tuesday’s three-hour committee of the whole session that saw administrators take council members through the municipal operating budget, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Gleichen RCMP are looking for a 16-year-old female last seen on Monday at Siksika Nation. Pashence Wolfchild stands about 5-foot-4 and weighs about 125-pounds with a medium complexion and brown hair and eyes. Authorities are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact the Gleichen RCMP detachment and 403-734-3056. Ostrich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Registration for Medicine Hat College’s ‘Resiliency in Time of Loss’ workshop, which provides essential tools to navigate trauma associated with death and dying, closes tomorrow at noon. The all-day session will focus on fostering resilience, self-care and empathetic support for others and will be taught by Dr. Shane Andrus. “To explore stories around loss, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2024
Renovations have begun on the Medicine Hat Public Library washrooms located at the main entrance. Work began Monday, with the goal of making facilities more accessible for all visitors, and construction for the project is expected to take approximately three weeks to finish. While work is ongoing, visitors will need to use the downstairs washrooms, ... Read More »
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