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Drought-like conditions hurting regional crops
By Collin Gallant on August 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The quality of crops in southern Alberta has plunged due to continued drought-like conditions. The Alberta crop report, released Friday states that only about one-third of this year’s yield is considered at good or excellent condition, and though the rating is up slightly from last week, it is only about half the ... 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 »
Be the first to comment!Ringing wrong doorbell leads to broken-curfew charge, 15 days jail time
By Peggy Revell on August 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A late night mistake and doorbell camera led police to arresting a man breaking his curfew conditions. Randy Yaholnitsky entered a guilty plea Thursday at the Medicine Hat courthouse to breaking his curfew, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail, with six days credit for time served. Yaholnitsky was arrested following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star Trek collectibles thief beamed straight to jail
By Peggy Revell on August 11th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell After being found by police in a stolen jeep with stolen Star Trek collectibles, one man went where many men have gone before: Jail. Joshua McArthur appeared before the Medicine Hat Court Thursday by CCTV from the Lethbridge Remand Centre, entering guilty pleas to one count of possessing stolen property, simple drug possession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mile High Tri set for this weekend
By Mo Cranker on August 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The annual Mile High Tri triathlon is taking place at Elkwater this weekend. It is the seventh year for the event, which puts people through a 500-metre swim, 17.2-kilometre bike ride and a seven-kilometre run through Cypress Hills. For more information on the event go to http://www.milehightri.org... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College student has some ideas for Redcliff after completing marketing research internship
By Tim Kalinowski on August 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat College summer marketing research intern Jordan Pomrenke has been diving headlong into studying different potential branding opportunities and tourism development in the community of Redcliff this summer. He presents his final report to town council Aug. 21, but agreed Thursday to give the News a preview of some of his findings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Park visitation strong despite Cypress Hills fire ban, Reesor Lake blue-green algae concern
By Tim Kalinowski on August 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal While Reesor Lake is now under a blue-green algae advisory (as of Aug. 10), and the Cypress Hills continue to be under a total fire ban, visitor numbers are still excellent this summer, says Mike Ratcliffe, head of visitor services at Elkwater-Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. “I would say our visitor numbers are actually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not guilty plea entered for man found with illegal firearms, ammo, drugs
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2017
A man arrested in April after police seized a cache of firearms at an Irvine residence has entered not guilty pleas, with a two-day trial expected. Legal counsel for Denver Ryan Ailsby, 37, set the next court appearance for Aug. 29, when the trial date will be set. As originally reported by Medicine Hat police, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post says it takes security seriously after mailbox panel left open due to difficulties closing it
By Peggy Revell on August 10th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Canada Post says a community mailbox was left open in the Ross Glen neighbourhood due to difficulties closing and securing a panel. “We take the security of the mail very seriously,” said Hayley Magermans, a spokesperson for Canada Post, in an email to the News. Mail was removed and secured, while a work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight months in jail for vehicle theft and McDonald’s break-in
By Peggy Revell on August 10th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man was sentenced Wednesday to eight months in jail over stolen vehicles and stolen electronics from a local McDonald’s. Jason William Higdon appeared before the Medicine Hat Courthouse Wednesday from the Calgary Remand Centre, to enter pleas to multiple charges, some that stem back to almost a year ago and had originally ... Read More »
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