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Hat woman charged after break in
By Collin Gallant on May 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Mounties have charged a Medicine Hat women with an April break-in in central Alberta and say that her arrest has lead to the recovery of a large amount of stolen property. RCMP in Stettler investigated a residential break and enter at a community near Buffalo Lake early last month, and say evidence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP investigating Duchess assault
By Peggy Revell on May 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Mounties are investigating a serious assault on May 23 in Duchess that sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Brooks RCMP report that they responded to a 911 call from a residence on Railway Avenue in the early morning Tuesday. Just before 2 a.m., it’s reported that two male suspects were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alta. Beef Producers seek support for fee
By Collin Gallant on May 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Alberta Beef Producers and feed lot operators will seek support for a non-refundable checkoff fee this fall that they say will raise $1.4 million annually to support the cattle industry. The joint agreement was announced Friday in a release from the Alberta Beef Producers calling it a “new era of collaboration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Integra Air closes its Medicine Hat operation
By Gillian Slade on May 25th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A company that has held a prominent role in the local aviation industry has closed its Medicine Hat operation. “Right now we have nothing in Medicine Hat,” said Integra Air CEO John Macek. Integra held the fixed-wing air ambulance contract for Medicine Hat for many years, but in September, 2017, Alberta Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A one and a two … bird and flower count set for Sunday
By Peggy Revell on May 25th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat’s Spring Bird and Flower Count is set to return this Sunday. The annual event is a companion to the annual Christmas count launched more than 100 years ago by the Audubon Society, said Marty Drut, an interpreter with Police Point Park that is helping to organize the event. “It’s not as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talented canines to put on agility show at Alta.-NWT championships in Redcliff
By Mo Cranker on May 25th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It’s going to be a big weekend for dogs in the city. The Flashing Canines Agility Club of Medicine Hat is hosting the Alberta-Northwest Territories Dog Agility Championships, an important event for the group. “This is big for us to have,” said Flashing Canines member Gail Thompson. “The last couple years Edmonton and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief says building razed by fire will be torn down
By Peggy Revell on May 24th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat Fire Service’s investigation into the cause of a Wednesday evening fire that destroyed Deadbolt Construction Inc./Bamboo Innovations continued into Thursday. “The extent of the damage is to where the building will be torn down,” said platoon chief Doug Lagran, speaking midday while on scene at 18th Street SW site in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarch’s ledger sheet reflects growing popularity for theatre
By Collin Gallant on May 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant After years of wrangling over the budget of the Monarch Theatre, this past year’s figures show a small profit, with higher revenue outpacing expenses that also increased in a good way. Leading the way is more popcorn purchased for resale and paying higher movie licensing fees that are based on attendance. “It means ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stay safe in extreme heat: Alta. Labour
By Gillian Slade on May 24th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade As temperatures continue to climb this week, Alberta Labour is urging employers and workers to take precautions when working out of doors. Heat stress can quickly develop into heat stroke, which is a life-threatening condition. “With summer temperatures finally here, we need to make sure those working outside take precautions to protect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police don’t duck their responsibility: Officers rescue young fowl
By Peggy Revell on May 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Some quack — err, quick —thinking by Medicine Hat police officers Tuesday led to the rescue of a family of ducklings stuck in a drain pipe. MHPS reported through social media that they received a call on May 22 at 10:17 p.m. about animals being in distress, and arrived to the area ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CanWest boss ‘very excited’ with milestone
By Gillian Slade on May 24th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It has been a marathon but CanWest is celebrating another milestone in completing its facilities at the airport to provide fixed-wing air ambulance services on behalf of Alberta Health Services. On Tuesday and Wednesday asphalt paving of its taxiway and ramp was accomplished. “Oh, very excited,” said Jake Fehr, CEO CanWest Air, ... Read More »
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