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Hit and run results in an estimated $120,000 in damages
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Police and fire workers attended the scene of a hit and run early Sunday on Taylor Road SE. A 2006 Chrysler 300 was southbound on the street left the road and struck a cargo trailer that was parked in a driveway. The force of the impact pushed the trailer into the attached ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested after trying to run over crowd in pickup truck
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A 27-year-old man was arrested early Sunday after people complained he had tried to run over a crowd of people with a pickup truck after a dispute had taken place. The incident resulted in one person being dragged several feet and suffering minor injuries. Officers attempted to arrest the man at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking for man after Saturday morning break and enter
By Mo Cranker on August 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking for one man after kicking in the door to a house in the northeast part of the city. Just after 2 a.m. Saturday a resident of the 900 block of Holt Crescent NE was awoken by a loud bang. The resident got out of bed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environmentally-friendly landscaping at detox centre there for a reason
By Gillian Slade on August 12th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The landscaping at the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre may look a little unconventional, but it was designed like that for a reason, says Alberta Health Services. To some people, the long dry grass at Medicine Hat Recovery Centre may look like it was desperately in need of water and a trim but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First World War monument taking shape
By Gillian Slade on August 12th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A clear image is already emerging of the Frist World War monument under construction on the north side of Third Street NW and the Trans-Canada Highway. After laying the first stones on Tuesday, work has progressed steadily with the help of numerous volunteers and several businesses that donated time, equipment and services, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Political times, they are a changin’ in the West
By Collin Gallant on August 12th, 2017
Climate change is upon us — the political climate in any case — as the intensity and frequency of news events in the Western provinces are turning the traditional dog days of August into busy times indeed. That doesn’t even take into account the political lava rock that’s flying into the sky over Washington, D.C. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand-Ford’s arraignment pushed back to give new lawyer added time
By Peggy Revell on August 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Aaron Raj Anand-Ford, accused of homicide in the death of Dustin Hewer, had his arraignment pushed back to Sept. 8 during an appearance Friday at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Medicine Hat. Defense requested the three-week delay to allow time for Anand-Ford’s new attorney to get up to speed on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Committee will try to rectify Sherburne Lake boat launch issue
By Tim Kalinowski on August 12th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal A public meeting was held in Taber Thursday evening to discuss what to do about reopening up boat access to Sherburne Lake (Grassy Lake) after the boat dock there was recently shut down by the St. Mary River Irrigation District due to zebra mussel concerns. Reeve Brian Brewin of the MD of Taber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter back from fighting B.C. fires
By Tim Kalinowski on August 12th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Hatter Connor Thomas just returned from 17 days fighting the wildfires in B.C.’s interior. Thomas, who has spent the past three seasons with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Wildfire Services, says his experience in British Columbia at the Elephant Hill Provincial Park fire southeast of Cache Creek has given him a nagging dry cough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local MLAs preach fiscal responsibility but both tip-toe around Fildebrandt apartment scandal
By Mo Cranker on August 12th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker With news breaking Thursday of United Conservative Party finance critic Derek Fildebrandt taking a leave of absence after it was discovered he was using his taxpayer-subsidized apartment in downtown Edmonton to make money, two local MLAs shared their thoughts on the issue. “In general, I’ve been advocating for smaller, more limited government, to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue-green algae advisory lifted for Reesor Lake
By Medicine Hat News on August 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that blue-green algae is no longer a health concern atReesor Lake in Cypress Hills Provincial Park near Medicine Hat, says Alberta Health Services. Effective immediately, AHS has lifted the blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom advisories forReesor Lake. As always, visitors ... Read More »
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