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UCP leadership hopeful makes surprise visit
By Gillian Slade on August 16th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A better deal on equalization payments for Alberta was promised by one of the United Conservative Party leadership candidates in an unexpected visit to Medicine Hat on Tuesday. A referendum in Alberta will need to take place first to legally trigger mandatory negotiations with the Liberal government on equalization payments, said Brian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!January trial set for pharmacist pair charged with fraud and theft
By Peggy Revell on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A multi-day trial will run in January for two of three local pharmacists facing charges of fraud and theft over $5,000. Defence counsel for Kathryn Keiser and Evan King appeared in Medicine Hat Court Tuesday to officially set a trial date for the pair for Jan. 22-30, now that not-guilty pleas have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man dies after river rescue near Echo Dale
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A 40-year-old man died at hospital after being rescued Tuesday afternoon from the South Saskatchewan River near Echo Dale Park. A 911 call came in at approximately 3 p.m. regarding a male who was seen swimming in the river before going into distress and then under the water. A family member managed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Committee backs bid for 2018 World U-17 hockey tourney
By Collin Gallant on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A council committee has backed putting city dollars into a proposal to host an international hockey tournament as well as backstop the group’s budget. Council endorsed a local bid to host the World Under-17 hockey challenge in Medicine Hat in 2018 with a unanimous vote this summer. On Monday, the public services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mall doing just fine in Target’s wake
By Collin Gallant on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The parent company of the Medicine Hat Mall has seemingly absorbed the blow dealt by U.S. retailer Target’s quick shutdown of Canadian expansion three years ago, according to new reports from H&R REIT. In fact, the mid-2017 financial report from the real estate income trust states it is set to more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court appearance for man arrested after allegedly robbing, pepper-spraying victim
By Peggy Revell on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A 26-year-old man arrested Sunday over a robbery in the parking lot at the hospital had a brief first court appearance Tuesday. Appearing by CCTV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, Jesse Leckner adjourned his matters to Aug. 22, as he looks to find legal counsel before seeking bail. Medicine Hat police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County gives councillors a raise in contested vote
By Tim Kalinowski on August 16th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Cypress County council voted to raise member salaries at Tuesday’s public meeting, but the increase won’t take effect until after the next municipal election. According to information provided to council members, collected from jurisdictions across Alberta, Cypress County council salaries are among the lowest in the province. The current councillor rate of pay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County property crime way up
By Tim Kalinowski on August 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Redcliff RCMP is reporting a worrying spike in property crimes in Cypress County to start the year. “There were 57 property crimes this first quarter (starting in April), which is up from 24 the previous quarter,” S-Sgt. Sean Maxwell reported to county councillors on Tuesday. Maxwell said his members were responding to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man dies after being pulled from the river near Echo Dale
By Scott Schmidt on August 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A 40-year-old man died at hospital after being rescued Tuesday afternoon from the South Saskatchewan River near Echo Dale Park. A 911 call came in at approximately 3 p.m. regarding a male who was seen swimming in the river before going into distress and then under the water. A family member managed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two of three pharmacists charged with fraud, theft have trial date set
By Peggy Revell on August 15th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A multi-day trial will run in January for two of three local pharmacists facing charges of fraud and theft over $5,000. Defence counsel for Kathryn Keiser and Evan King appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court Tuesday to officially set a trial date for the pair for Jan. 22-30, now that not guilty pleas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third Thursday event this week downtown
By Mo Cranker on August 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News This Thursday is the third of the month. That means the monthly Third Thursday event will be taking place until 8 p.m. downtown, with many stores extending their shopping hours. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/events... Read More »
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