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Another nine Albertans have died from influenza
By Gillian Slade on January 26th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade This winter’s death toll from flu in Alberta now stands at 55, with an additional nine of those recorded in the past week. Three were in the south zone, 24 in the Calgary zone, eight in the central zone, 16 in Edmonton and four in the north zone, according to Alberta Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP seeking suspects in pair of Cypress County break-ins
By Collin Gallant on January 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Redcliff mounties are investigating this week two rural break-ins they believe are connected. Police say since Monday, two rural addresses in Cypress County have been robbed of valuables, including jewelry and a laptop. RCMP members believe a late-1990s model white Dodge, three-quarter ton, extended cab truck could be involved. It has recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter charged with sexual assault involving girl, 13, on city bus
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2018
A Medicine Hat male has been charged with a sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incident happened on a city transit bus, where the girl says she was fondled and had sexual remarks directed at her by the male. The two did not know each other. Tyler Stannard, 32, is charged with sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP believe Cypress County break-ins are linked
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2018
Redcliff Mounties are investigating two rural break-ins this week they believe are connected. Police say that since Monday two rural addresses in Cypress County have been robbed of valuables, including jewelry and a laptop. RCMP members believe a late-1990s model white Dodge, three-quarter ton, extended cab truck could be involved. It has recently been seen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Grannies hosting fundraising event at St. John’s Presbyterian March 10
By Gillian Slade on January 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Raising money to help African grandmothers facing a crisis is what it’s all about. The Medicine Hat Grannies for Africa are holding their fifth annual fundraising event, at which you can purchase fabric, yarn and more, on March 10 at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 504 Second St. SE, from 9 a.m. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials excited to start Eagle Butte modernization, though no timetable defined yet
By Tim Kalinowski on January 25th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Eagle Butte High School is eager to get started on its modernization, but there is no firm timeline yet on when the work will start or be completed, says principal Mark Heinricks. “It’s been a while in the making, and we are hoping we finally get to that point,” he explains. “We had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group meeting starting Feb. 6 to tackle chronic pain issues
By Gillian Slade on January 25th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The first meeting for a group hoping to provide support and education for those with chronic pain will take place in Medicine Hat on Feb. 6. The plan is to meet the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at River Valley Community Church, 1101 Queen St. The group is part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brief appearance for Hatter charged with murder, extortion
By Peggy Revell on January 24th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The Medicine Hat man charged with extortion and first-degree murder for the death of 64-year-old James Satre made a brief court appearance on Wednesday. Robert S. Hoefman appeared by closed-circuit television before the Medicine Hat Provincial Court from remand, with his defence counsel — local lawyer Lyndon Heidinger — requesting an adjournment until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$750K OK’d for Ross Glen underground powerlines
By Collin Gallant on January 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The city electric utility plans to spend about $750,000 this year to replace underground powerlines, mostly in Ross Glen, where aluminum lines were installed close to 40 years ago when the community was built. The work was specifically discussed Monday when financing for the project came before council as one of five budget ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed for man who videotaped himself fondling a woman with her own phone
By Peggy Revell on January 24th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man pled guilty Tuesday to sexually assaulting a woman while videotaping it, but sentencing was delayed as the judge wanted Crown and defence to submit case law to back up a joint submission. Clayton Rae Imeson entered guilty pleas to sexual assault and breaching a no-contact order for incidents that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Winnipeg news man denied bail for bank robbery charges in Regina
By Peggy Revell on January 24th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Despite being granted bail in Medicine Hat, a Winnipeg man charged with robbing multiple banks remains sitting in a Regina jail after being denied bail for charges on the Saskatchewan side of the border. An adjournment to Feb. 15 was granted Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Provincial Courthouse for 54-year-old Stephen Vogelsang, with ... Read More »
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