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MP Motz opposes Liberal plan to legalize marijuana by Canada Day 2018
By Tim Kalinowski on March 27th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz says he is opposed to the federal government’s decision to legalize marijuana. The Liberal government announced on Monday it would be going ahead with its legalization plan by July 1, 2018. “I am personally opposed to the legalizing of marijuana, and how it is being presented,” states Motz. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter sentenced to three years for Christmas Eve Santa Claus robbery in Stettler
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2017
A Medicine Hat man has been sentenced to more than three years in custody for a Christmas Eve jewelry store robbery where police say the thief was dressed as Santa Claus. Shawn Barry Steier pleaded guilty in Stettler Provincial Court earlier this month to robbery with a firearm, as well as being disguised with intent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concern for achievement and wellness drew new superintendent to Prairie Rosie School Division
By Tim Kalinowski on March 23rd, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Prairie Rose School Division announced Thursday it had hired Roger Clarke as its new superintendent of schools to replace Brian Andjelic, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Clarke is currently the superintendent of schools in the Fort Vermillion School Division in northern Alberta’s Peace River country. The affable Clarke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flood watch in effect near Havre, Montana
By Medicine Hat News on March 22nd, 2017
A flood watch for north central Montana is expected to continue until late Thursday as ice in the region’s rivers continues to break up. Minor flooding is reported on Lodge Creek, near Havre in Hill County, and the Milk River, near Harlem, according to the U.S. National Weather Service office in Great Falls. The watch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat’s École les Cyprès to get a new school within four years
By Tim Kalinowski on March 21st, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The provincial government announced on Tuesday that Medicine Hat’s École les Cyprès will have a new school building built by the 2020-21 school year. For École les Cyprès, part of the Conseil scolaire FrancoSud (Southern Francophone Education Region), the announcement was a most welcome one as the school has been contending with tight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with second-degree murder in death of Jordan Pede granted release
By Peggy Revell on March 21st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Release was granted Tuesday for one of the men charged with second-degree murder over a New Year’s Eve homicide in Medicine Hat. Luke Boxell appeared before a judge at the Court of Queen’s Bench for the hearing, although a publication ban prevents the publication of any of the evidence and facts presented during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nine-month sentence for man who pled guilty to break and enters
By Peggy Revell on March 20th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A young man was sentenced to nine months in jail Monday for over a dozen break and enters at rural commercial properties. The sentence was a joint submission from Crown and defence counsel for Cole Rath, age 24, who pled guilty to the break and enters and thefts that took place over a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former colleagues remember Len Mitzel’s dedication to public service; longtime area MLA dead at 71
By Medicine Hat News on March 20th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Len Mitzel, former Progressive Conservative MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, has passed away at the age of 71. “It’s a very sad day. Len was someone who was absolutely committed to public service,” said Rob Renner former PC MLA for Medicine Hat and environment minister. “He took his job very, very seriously. His ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of setting grass fire near Gas City Campground will represent himself at trial
By Medicine Hat News on March 16th, 2017
The case of a man charged with arson over grass fire in an open field by the Gas City Campground and Clarion Hotel will be going to trial. Wesley Vanbocquestal, age 61, appeared in court on Thursday to set up a trial date of July 7 for charges of arson and possessing incendiary material. Vanbocquestal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter enters guilty plea on child luring charges
By Peggy Revell on March 15th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man arrested last year on charges of child luring entered a guilty plea Wednesday at the Medicine Hat Provincial Courthouse. A pre-sentencing report was ordered for Lawrence Oliver Evans of Medicine Hat, who was 54 years old at the time of the arrest. According to details stated by the Crown in court, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New PRSD trustees get right down to work
By Tim Kalinowski on March 14th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Newly elected and acclaimed Prairie Rose School Division board trustees Pamela Cursons, Lois Bedwell and Lucille Hertz took the oath of office at the PRSD board meeting on Tuesday. The three trustees stood before secretary/treasurer Ryan Boser, raised their hands and took the oath “to faithfully serve” before signing the formal paperwork to ... Read More »
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