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Judge must decide fate of brothers guilty of assault after ‘horribly offensive’ racial slurs hurled at them
By Peggy Revell on October 12th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Sentencing arguments were heard Wednesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse for two brothers involved in a barroom brawl spurred in part by racist slurs hurled in their direction. Joseph and Raymond Cadotte each entered guilty pleas to assault causing bodily harm, with the Provincial Crown requesting a 90-day, and four- to six-month sentence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lion’s Club will help celebrate milestone
By Jeremy Appel on October 12th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Ninety-seven-year-old Roy Gale knew from a young age he wanted to involve himself in community service, which he’s done for 57 years as the longest-serving member of Medicine Hat’s Lion’s Club. “When I was about 10 years old, there was a little crippled boy who lives down the street. Every Saturday morning, I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CN announces partnership for new rail yard in Oyen
By Collin Gallant on October 12th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Work will begin on a new transload and rail logistics park in Oyen this fall after Canadian National Railway and a local drilling company have given initial support to the plan. The Oyen Rail Yard is a joint project of the town — located 190 kilometres north of Medicine Hat — the Special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembrance Day stories needed
By Gillian Slade on October 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters help the News correct mis-‘snake’n identity
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat might be the Gas City, but Hatters know their snakes, too. A weather photo on Page A4 Tuesday showed a photo of a snake that was identified as a baby rattlesnake, but two readers were quick to correct us. It was actually a wandering garter snake, said Doug Etherington and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATED: Police investigating sudden death in Flats
By Medicine Hat News on October 11th, 2017
Police are investigating after a body was found near the corner of Smelter Avenue and Mill Street at about 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Major Crimes Section investigators on the scene told the News they were still surveying the area at about 9:30 a.m., but would only confirm they are looking into a report of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in Sept. 11 traffic death appears in court
By Peggy Revell on October 11th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 25-year-old Medicine Hat man charged with dangerous driving causing death for a Sept. 11 incident that left an 18-year-old woman dead had a brief court appearance Tuesday. Cody David Michell remains in custody, and since his last court appearance has obtained counsel — he is being represented by Lethbridge-based lawyer Greg White. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young teen charged after social media post threatens local school
By Peggy Revell on October 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A 13-year-old youth has been charged with uttering death threats after police were made aware of a threat on social media involving a local school. Medicine Hat police report that on Oct. 10, they were made aware of the threat which was posted by a male student the prior night. Police identified ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic enrolment up slightly over projection
By Tim Kalinowski on October 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees were told Tuesday that end of September enrolment numbers show there will be 16 full-time students more than projected this spring for the 2017/18 school year. While actual enrolment is still down about 45 students from last year, MHCBE secretary-treasurer Greg MacPherson said the better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safe injection site in Medicine Hat still in early stages of fruition
By Jeremy Appel on October 11th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The local HIV Community Link is still in the preliminary stage of its effort to bring a safe injection site to Medicine Hat, according to the group’s communications specialist Ana Glavan. In May, the group’s executive director Leslie Hill told the News it was in the midst of creating a survey for drug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Backyard Birding at Police Point this Saturday
By Gillian Slade on October 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News There are numerous benefits to enjoying birds in your own backyard, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is ready to tell you how on Saturday. Fall into Backyard Birding will take place at Police Point Park on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. in the Nature Centre. You will learn how to create a ... Read More »
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