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Navy life was routine, albeit dangerous
By Gillian Slade on November 11th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Living in the cramped confines of a corvette ship, and charged with the duty to protect supply ships journeying across the Atlantic Ocean was the day-to-day ritual — and danger — behind the smart naval uniform during the Second World War. In 1943 John Eccles, a newly married school teacher from Niagara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk-in clinic schedule changes
By Gillian Slade on November 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Due to Remembrance Day on Saturday the following walk-in-clinics, where you can see a family physician, have notified the News of changes to their regular schedule. ACT Medical Clinic 402 Maple Avenue, 403-504-1874, will be closed Saturday and Monday. Crescent Heights Family Medicine 49-8th Street NW, 403-526-7422, will be open Saturday, Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workshop aims to aid in the grandparent assistance role
By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Parents and children benefit greatly from a grandparent’s presence and advice, but it can also lead to tension, say local early childhood educators. A workshop on Nov. 18 will discuss potential conflicts and how to improve understanding and communication between the generations. “When there’s a new baby, it bumps everyone into a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toastmasters conference in Medicine Hat this weekend
By Jeremy Appel on November 11th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Toastmasters District 42, which includes southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan, is holding its annual conference in Medicine Hat this weekend. The three-day affair began on Friday and includes a humorous speech competition, which occurs today at 3 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, as well as a table topics contest, where participants must provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City starts installing festive lights next week
By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It will be looking a lot more like Christmas on major routes in the city starting on Tuesday. That day city crews will begin installing festive lights on light standards on main roads throughout the city, depending on weather conditions. The seasonal lighting will line a number of routes, including the downtown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solid fall has real estate on decent pace
By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s real estate market remained active through the early autumn, putting it on pace to have its second best whole year since at least 2011. The late season strength however, could be a push by first-time buyers to get in before new, stricter mortgage rules come into effect in 2018, or a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community association hosts benefit supper for Hilda area fire recovery
By Tim Kalinowski on November 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Hilda Community Association hosted the Hilda Community Fire Recovery Supper at the hamlet’s hall on Thursday evening. The event allowed local residents affected by the Oct. 17 wildfire to speak directly and candidly with government officials and counselling services about the road forward. “We have a long road ahead of us but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police release audio of a suspect in Crescent Heights bomb hoaxes
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat police on Friday released audio of a suspect in at least one of the incidents in anticipation that the public can assist in identifying the person. The audio can be heard below. On Thursday the Medicine Hat Police Service confirmed it now feels four separate bomb threats received the past two weeks at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man denied bail after pants-less Halloween incident where he was eventually detained by Batman
By Peggy Revell on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Bail was denied Wednesday to a man who allegedly crashed a vehicle on Halloween, ran around pantless —and was ultimately contained by a man dressed up as Batman. Making an appearance before the Medicine Hat Provincial Court from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, Nathan Learmont had duty counsel proceed with his the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembrance Day ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Esplanade main theatre
By Jeremy Appel on November 10th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 17 is hosting two ceremonies and a march for Remembrance Day on Saturday. The event begins with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. at the Esplanade and the ceremony inside the main theatre beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade procession begins outside the Esplanade at 10:25 a.m., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of drug charges wants judge to set aside his guilty pleas
By Peggy Revell on November 10th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man facing serious drug trafficking charges had a brief court appearance Thursday, as he looks to have previously entered guilty pleas set aside. Aaron Grant Hotchen, 52, appeared by CCTV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, having his next court appearance set for Nov. 14. Hotchen entered guilty pleas in September to ... Read More »
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