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Local UFCW votes today on unification
By Collin Gallant on September 28th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A proposed combination of two wings of the same Alberta union would put most large-scale meat production in the province under the same labour relations roof. The United Food And Commercial Workers union represents about 32,000 workers in the province — including more than 4,000 beef plant workers. It’s the largest private sector ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Information session tonight on powerline upgrades
By Collin Gallant on September 28th, 2017
Medicine Hat News With crews about to begin residential area construction of powerline upgrades in the south end of the city, an open house today will spell out the project to residents of South Ridge, Vista and Hamptons. Lines on the south and southwest of town were scheduled to be upgraded, raised and restrung with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!20 months in jail for New Year’s Eve stabbing
By Peggy Revell on September 28th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 20-month jail sentence was handed down Tuesday to a man arrested for a New Year’s Eve stabbing outside a north-end pub. Jerrad Wayne Schneider, 32, entered a guilty plea at the end of June to a charge of aggravated assault, while the agreed statement of facts was read into the court record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delmas denied bail while he awaits a new trial for sex assault
By Peggy Revell on September 28th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Bail was denied Wednesday to a Medicine Hat man Crown prosecution wants designated as a dangerous offender. Following a hearing at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, Judge P.G. Pharo refused to release Michael Christopher Delmas, who has been in custody for two-and-a-half years, but whom the Court of Appeals recently sided with to allow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discussions aim to end stigmatization of dementia
By Gillian Slade on September 28th, 2017
Medicine Hat News If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of dementia you are invited to an informal gathering with others in the same position. On Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 at the Station Cafe on Second Street, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the local chapter of the Alzheimer Society of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paddling Club hosting one more on-water event for the year
By Jeremy Appel on September 28th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s Paddling Club is holding its fifth annual Hat Regatta on the South Saskatchewan River starting at noon on Saturday, billed as the final organized paddle of the year in Canada. All they ask is for participants to bring a personal flotation device and a funny hat to the Strathcona Island Park, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geothermal Alberta a real possibility, says expert
By Tim Kalinowski on September 28th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Harnessing the natural heat of the earth’s crust to meet all the heat and energy needs of surface dwellers. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but thanks to advances in geothermal technology it could one day become a reality right here in Alberta, says geothermal specialist Liz Lappin, founder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied, trial date to be set for Medicine Hat man accused of sexual assault
By Peggy Revell on September 27th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Bail was denied Wednesday to a Medicine Hat man who Crown prosecutors want designated as a dangerous offender. Following a hearing at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, Judge P.G. Pharo refused to release Michael Christopher Delmas, who has been in custody for two-and-a-half years but who the Court of Appeals recently sided with to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested in New Year’s Eve stabbing gets 20-month jail sentence
By Peggy Revell on September 27th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 20-month jail sentence was handed down Tuesday to a man arrested for a New Year’s Eve stabbing outside a north-end pub. Jerrad Wayne Schneider, 32, entered a guilty plea at the end of June to a charge of aggravated assault, while the agreed statement of facts was read into the court record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!45 Hamptons lots ready to go
By Collin Gallant on September 27th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A major developer in Medicine Hat says a “Herculean Effort” by local workers, city planners and his team will mean 45 new lots will be brought to market on time this fall — making it less than a year from concept to completion. “We’re definitely on schedule and it’s been a Herculean effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brain works: Seniors learn about injuries, coping
By Jeremy Appel on September 27th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Seniors had the opportunity to learn Tuesday at the Strathcona Centre about different types of brain injuries and their effects, as part of Active Aging and Wellness Week. The event included an interactive presentation from Diana Sirivath, disability services worker for Brain Injury Relearning Service, as well as some brain-building games and puzzles. ... Read More »
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