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Prairie Rose will have somewhat of a new look
By Tim Kalinowski on September 15th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal All Prairie Rose School Division incumbent trustees, with the exceptions of Lucille Hertz, who is still undecided, and Kathy Cooper, who passed away in August, confirmed this week they will be running in the school board election on Oct. 16. Stuart Angle Bow Island/ Burdett trustee Stuart Angle currently serves as chair for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges pending after single-vehicle incident on TCH
By Gillian Slade on September 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near the intersection of 16th Street SW at about 11 a.m. Thursday. A male driver was eastbound on the service road by this intersection, said Const. Darren Holeha of the Medicine Hat Police Service. The driver then exited the service ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Contractor gets 9 months for taking money without doing work
By Peggy Revell on September 15th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A contractor was ordered to pay restitution and will serve nine months in jail for failing to complete construction jobs after taking tens of thousands of dollars from local residences. Christopher John Wright was sentenced Wednesday at the Medicine Hat Court of Queen’s Bench by Justice Rodney Jerke for 11 charges under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three cases of West Nile diagnosed in Alberta
By Gillian Slade on September 15th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Three cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in the province. One was in Calgary and two in the Alberta Health Services’ south zone which, includes Medicine Hat. There are a number of factors that influence the prevalence of West Nile-carrying mosquitoes, including an accumulation of what are called “degree days.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges pending after single-vehicle rollover Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2017
Emergency services responded to a single vehicle accident on the Trans-Canada Highway near the intersection of 16th Street SW at about 11 a.m. Thursday. A male driver was eastbound on the service road by this intersection, said Const. Darren Holeha Medicine Hat Police Service. The driver then exited the service road and entered the highway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drivers reminded to be aware after child struck in crosswalk
By Gillian Slade on September 14th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A young cyclist was involved in an accident on his way to school Wednesday morning at the intersection of Division Avenue and Sixth Street SE near Safeway on the Southeast Hill. A 12-year-old boy was riding his bicycle in the pedestrian crosswalk when he came in contact with a vehicle turning the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Habitat wants discount on south-end lot
By Collin Gallant on September 14th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Habitat for Humanity is preparing to build another residence in Medicine Hat, but it has specifically finalized a site for a planned duplex outside the Flats so its owners can be closer to amenities and shopping in Southlands area. A council committee is recommending a request to provide a 50 per cent discount ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peace bond replaces charges for mother who tried ‘misguided intervention’ with her daughter
By Peggy Revell on September 14th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Charges of kidnapping, assault and conspiracy were withdrawn Wednesday against a Medicine Hat woman for an incident described as a “misguided intervention” with her daughter. The woman — who isn’t being named so as to protect the identity of the girl who was 17 at the time — instead entered into a 12-month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QinetiQ Target Systems hosts media open house to show off local facility
By Tim Kalinowski on September 14th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal QinetiQ Target Systems (formerly Meggitt) hosted a VIP tour Wednesday of its facility in Medicine Hat, giving media representatives and invitees unprecedented access to help create a better understanding of what the company does as one of the world’s leading defence contractors. During the facility tour, attendees were shown examples of some of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No significant injuries after cyclist, vehicle collide in crosswalk
By Gillian Slade on September 13th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A young cyclist collided a vehicle on his way to school on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Division Avenue and Sixth Street SE near Safeway on the hill. A 12-year-old boy was riding his bicycle in the pedestrian crosswalk when he came in contact with a vehicle turning the corner, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op hosting fuel fundraising event for HALO
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News South Country Co-op wants its members and customers to fill up and fuel good. As part of Fuel Good Day on Sept. 19, five cents from every litre of fuel sold at South Country Co-op gas bars will be donated to HALO. All grades of gasoline and diesel fuel are included in ... Read More »
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