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Brooks man accused of manslaughter will have trial set next week
By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Brooks man charged with manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend was arraigned on those charges Friday at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Medicine Hat. Jessie Robert Dyck, 26, pled not guilty, and will be back on court July 21 to have his trial date set. A preliminary hearing was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen checks in at the halfway mark of his cross-country train tour
By Gillian Slade on July 15th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Train travel across Canada has changed his perception of the prairies and provided breathtaking views, says a local resident halfway through a month-long trip from coast to coast. “People think Saskatchewan is flat and boring but I thought it was beautiful. Northern Ontario was absolutely breathtaking,” said Theo Weigel, 18, of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan Hamilton seeks a second term in Ward 5
By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Coun. Dan Hamilton will be seeking re-election in Ward 5 Dunmore/ Veinerville in the Cypress County this fall. Hamilton is a first-term councillor and deputy reeve of Cypress County. He is the owner of Rusty’s Roadhouse and the Dunmore Dugout, and brings a staunchly pro-business and pro-development perspective to council. “I have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission hosting public forum in Brooks on July 21
By Tim Kalinowski on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission will be holding a public hearing in Brooks on July 21 to elicit more feedback on its controversial proposed changes in southeast Alberta. According to the Alberta Elections website the presenters list is now closed, but commissioners will likely get an earful from those in attendance anyway. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TransCanada holds spill training on South Saskatchewan
By Tim Kalinowski on July 14th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Boat crews and a ground support unit from TransCanada Pipelines on Thursday held oil spill containment exercises near Echo Dale Regional Park. Crews deployed booms, skimmers and practised every step of the containment methods they would use if a real-life oil spill were to occur in the South Saskatchewan River. “TransCanada conducts over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed for aboriginal man over part in housebreak, assault
By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge told defence counsel to go back to the drawing board for the sentencing of a young man who pled guilty over his part in a housebreak and assault. Riley Bellhumer was supposed to be sentenced Thursday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse for his involvement in an Aug. 9, 2015 incident where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delays continue for accused in November homicide
By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat New Court delays continue for a Medicine Hat man charged in November with second-degree murder, with defence counsel yet to receive the autopsy report for the case. Noah Harrison Bentley appeared Thursday by closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, in what was originally meant to be an appearance to set a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survivor will don golden helmet in his Ride to Conquer Cancer
By Tim Kalinowski on July 14th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Fabian Huber will be wearing a golden helmet as he takes part in this year’s Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, a 200 km circuit race between Okotoks and Calgary. “If you ride in this event for five consecutive years, you get what is called a Golden Helmet,” explains Huber. “Basically, that’s a cycling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New equipment to take strain off paramedics
By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News New power lift stretchers and load systems for paramedics were announced Thursday. More than 350 Alberta Health Services ground ambulances will be fitted with the new equipment that includes battery-powered hydraulic stretchers to lift up to 317 kg without strain. Repetitive patient lifting is one of the leading causes of injury to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominees in for 2017 Chamber of Commerce business awards
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Nominees for the 2017 Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce business awards have been announced. Held in conjunction with National Small Business Week, which runs annually during the third week in October, the annual business awards provide an opportunity for Medicine Hat and southeast Alberta to recognize outstanding business achievements. Nominations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth Carnival Rimfire Rifle Shoot on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club hosts its annual Youth Carnival Rimfire Rifle Shoot on Saturday. A notice from the club says the shoot is a great way to for young shooters to spend quality time shooting with a family member or guardian and meet fellow shooters their own age in ... Read More »
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