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Accused in home invasion, 37-year-old briefly in court

By Peggy Revell on November 15th, 2017

Medicine Hat News A 37-year-old Hatter charged in connection to a home invasion and assault made a brief court appearance Tuesday, adjourning his matters to Nov. 29. The man was arrested Nov. 10 by city police after the execution of two search warrants in connection to an Oct. 28 home invasion on Southview Drive. The ... Read More »

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Whitla windfarm takes step toward reality

By Collin Gallant on November 15th, 2017

Medicine Hat News A potential major windfarm near Whitla is moving toward the next step of regulatory approval. Edmonton-based Capital Power is proposing to build a 300-megawatt windfarm in two phases on land about 50 kilometres southwest of Medicine Hat. It has said it would bid the project into a renewable energy supply auction that ... Read More »

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Whooping cough confirmed at Crescent Heights High School

By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2017

Alberta Health Services has confirmed a case of whooping cough at Crescent Heights High School. The school posted a note to staff, parents and guardians on its website Tuesday that included a letter from Lizette Elumir, south zone medical officer of health for Alberta Health Services. The letter (which can be read in full below) ... Read More »

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Charges laid in Southview break in and assault

By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2017

A Medicine Hat man has been charged in connection to a home invasion and assault which happened in late October on Southview Drive. The victim of the assault remains in hospital. Darren George Brooks, 37, is charged with break and enter, aggravated assault, uttering threats, unauthorized possession of a firearm and unsafe storage of a ... Read More »

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Chomistek named Miss Rodeo Canada

By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017

Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Brittney Chomistek has been named Miss Rodeo Canada, according to the contest’s Facebook page. This will be the second consecutive year that a Medicine Hat representative will have won the award, with Ali Mullin winning last year. More to come.. Full Story Chomistek named Miss Rodeo Canada... Read More »

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Valk gets first NHL call-up

By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017

Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Curtis Valk has gotten his first NHL call-up, according to multiple tweets out of South Florida. The 24-year-old Medicine Hat native was signed by the Florida Panthers this offseason after spending three in the Vancouver Canucks organization. FULL STORY: From Tiger to Panther Valk has posted 15 points in 16 ... Read More »

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Events Calendar Nov. 13-19

By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2017

Nov. 13 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 — Learn Mahjong, MHPublic Library, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13 — Tween Night: Creative Crafts, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., (ages 10-12) Nov. 14 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 — Stephen Leacock Festival: “Dr. Leacock, ... Read More »

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Talking their way to victory

By Jeremy Appel on November 13th, 2017

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Alastair Linds of Calgary reigned victorious at the Toastmasters District 42 Humorous Speech Contest on Saturday at the Clarion Hotel. “I still am dumbstruck,” said Linds in the immediate aftermath of his win. “I’m at a loss for words right now. I never really thought I’d get this far. “I’ve only been a ... Read More »

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Horticultural society invites public to talk by regional expert

By Jeremy Appel on November 13th, 2017

jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Lethbridge-based horticulture expert Lyndon Penner is giving a lecture at Medicine Hat College tonight at 7:30 p.m. “Horticulture is the study of plants for aesthetic purposes,” explained Penner. “I know about how to use plants for art, basically. “Horticulture is about how to make the world beautiful.” Whereas botanists are focused on the ... Read More »

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Police hope public can help nab bank robber

By Tim Kalinowski on November 11th, 2017

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat police are asking for the public’s help to identify an armed individual who robbed the ATB Financial branch on Division Avenue N. Thursday evening. The MHPS released surveillance footage of the robber with the hopes someone might be able to identify him. “A lone male entered the bank at about 5:45 ... Read More »

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Methanex signs long-term supply deal

By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Methanex has locked in a 14-year gas supply contract for its Medicine Hat production plant, giving it security to maintain current levels until 2032. The methanol producer and Painted Pony Petroleum jointly announced the deal Thursday, stating it gives both parties long-term cost certainly. That, along with plant refurbishment in 2015, “solidifies the ... Read More »

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