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Sentencing arguments heard for contractor guilty of fraud
By None on September 9th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.ca @MHNJeremyAppel Defence and prosecution argued at Medicine Hat’s Court of Queen’s Bench on Friday about sentencing for a contractor who collected nearly $80,000 in deposits for work never done. Christopher John Wright, appearing in person, had pled guilty May 15 to 11 charges under the provincial Fair Trading Act and one count of fraud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montessori Preschool in the Flats celebrates 25 years
By Tim Kalinowski on September 9th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Dana Cook, owner and operator of Medicine Hat Montessori Pre-School, is marking a significant milestone in her education career this September as she celebrates 25 years in community. “When my oldest daughter was born, I had come across literature on the Montessori method, and it just clicked,” recalls Cook. “I thought, ‘this is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Suicide Prevention Day tugs personal strings for many
By None on September 9th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.ca @MHNJeremyAppel For Mila Joubert, community engagement specialist for the Canadian Mental Health Association, World Suicide Prevention Day is personal. Joubert’s grandfather took his own life when he was in his early 70s by jumping off the roof of the institution he was in. “I was really young but it definitely impacted me,” she said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS offering workshops for those affected by cancer
By Gillian Slade on September 9th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Two workshops to help cancer patients are being offered by Alberta Health Services. Those whose lives have been touched by cancer are invited to register for “Living Your Best Life With and Beyond Cancer” on Sept. 22, and “Ovarian Cancer: An Educational Forum for Women and their families” on Oct. 27. Living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused pleads guilty across the board in relation to attack and sexual assault of Lethbridge woman
By None on September 9th, 2017
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Heralddshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The morning of Sept. 30, 2016 began for a young Lethbridge woman like many other mornings. She arose early, texted her husband who at the time was in another province, then left for work. Unfortunately that’s where the similarities end. As the woman walked to work, Denzel Dre Bird struck her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enrolment adjustments make for challenging but exciting start to school year
By Tim Kalinowski on September 9th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal SD76 superintendent Mark Davidson spoke to the Medicine Hat News last week about what the new school year brings in terms of challenges and opportunities for the district. Davidson said unlike previous years, this year starts out with a welcome — if difficult — challenge of meeting staffing needs for some local schools ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local numbers remain encouraging
By Collin Gallant on September 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Local unemployment in the region crept up slightly in August, but continues to fly well below last year’s levels. The unemployment rate last month sat at 4.5 per cent for the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region, making it the lowest of any region in Alberta. The rate compares to 4.1 per cent in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immediate evacuation order issued for Waterton Lakes National Park
By medicinehatnews on September 8th, 2017
Medicine Hat News An evacuation order has been issued by Parks Canada for the Waterton Lakes National Parks area due to the ongoing wildfires in the park. Parks Canada staff and RCMP members will be on site to assist with evacuation efforts. The evacuation order is in effect for all areas in Waterton Lakes National ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New method will give all electors a chance to vote
By Gillian Slade on September 8th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Whether you have a disability or will be travelling on the day of the municipal election there is a way to make your vote count. Special “Express Vote” machines are being made available at the advance polls to address specific requirements for those with a disability, said city clerk Angela Cruickshank, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Commission gaining two public members
By Collin Gallant on September 8th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Police Commission will grow by two public members in 2018. City council approved a recommendation Tuesday to increase the size of the oversight body in hopes of better governance and public confidence in the independent nature of the commission. It will “add diversity and richer decision making,” according to background ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Further delays in murder case while defence waits for autopsy report
By Peggy Revell on September 8th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell With no autopsy report in hand, the case of a city man accused of second-degree murder remains stalled in the Medicine Hat courts. At a brief court appearance Thursday, the next court date for Noah Harrison Bentley was set for Sept. 21. Multiple adjournments have occurred as the defence waits for the coroner’s ... Read More »
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