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Man accused in fentanyl case has trial date changed
By Peggy Revell on June 1st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man accused of trafficking fentanyl whom the Alberta Court of Appeal ordered a new trial for is seeking to have his trial date changed due to legal aid coverage issues. At Medicine Hat Provincial Court Thursday, counsel that had up until now been representing Jason Claude Tremblay was granted permission to come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil Project hosting June 6 meeting
By Gillian Slade on June 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The public is welcome to attend The Daffodil Project’s committee meeting on June 6 from 11 a.m. to noon in the parks and recreation boardroom. This building is next to Kin Coulee Park. Items on the agenda include the nearly $977 raised at the daffodil drive on May 12, the number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused bank robber will go to trial
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2018
A Winnipeg man facing charges over two bank robberies in Medicine Hat elected Thursday to go to trial by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge and jury. The next appearance for 54-year-old Stephen Vogelsang is set for June 21, so a court date can be selected for a preliminary hearing. Vogelsang was arrested and charged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s opioid response commission term extended
By Gillian Slade on May 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The opioid response commission term has been extended for another 18 months, the province’s Ministry of Health has announced. Since the commission was created, thousands of new treatment spaces, established supervised consumption services and supported opioid awareness programs have been started. “The quarterly update shows there is still much more work to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta-wide support line launched for victims of abuse
By Gillian Slade on May 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A province-wide helpline to report abuse, receive support, information and referrals is now available. Alberta Supports abuse line is 1-855-443-5722. If you or being abused or suspect someone is being abused or neglected you are welcome to call the number. All calls will be tracked to ensure Albertans receive the supports they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spectrum returns to Kin Coulee with new flair
By Collin Gallant on May 31st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Organizers are promising a bit of spectacle as Spectrum returns to Kin Coulee park this year. The annual sunshine festival gets underway Friday afternoon centred at the bandshell in the city park, with a big-top show on tap. Travelling show Dr. Von Houligan’s Carnival of Calamities will be staged hourly for all-ages crowds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets two full years in jail for string of rural crimes
By Peggy Revell on May 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A two-year sentence was handed down Wednesday to a man arrested in connection to rural break and enters, vehicle thefts and evading police dangerously multiple times, leading to a rollover in a highway ditch. While the Crown requested a three-year sentence for Randy Yaholnitksy, Judge Ted Fisher reduced this to two years taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speech directly related to a child’s screen time
By Peggy Revell on May 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The best laid plans of parents often go awry — and such is often the case when it comes to screen time and children. “There’s lots of research out there that shows the more screen time, the greater impact it has on (children’s) communication ability,” said Larissa Meyn, a speech-language pathologist with Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Airport to reopen a day early
By Gillian Slade on May 30th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Work at the airport has progressed ahead of schedule and it will reopen Thursday at 10 p.m. “We’re on time, on schedule and under budget,” said airport manager Jeff Huntus. “We’re on schedule (to open) for 10 p.m. Thursday night.” “That first flight will come in just after midnight,” said Carlie Collier, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks department begins various roof replacements
By Collin Gallant on May 30th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A series of roof replacements at various city parks began Monday and continue throughout much of the summer, according to a release from the parks department. Officials expect minimal disruption but warn that brief closures may take place while work is ongoing. Work on picnic shelters and washrooms at Strathcona Island Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local octogenarian tops in the nation at half-marathon race
By Peggy Revell on May 30th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Bernardine Meulenbroek’s boots are made for walking. The 86-year-old Hatter participated in Scotiabank Calgary Marathon this past weekend, completing the half-marathon with a time of 3:44:16 — and also earning the top ranking for her division in all of Canada. “I was very surprised, but then I thought: Not many people have done ... Read More »
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