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Two locals among trio arrested after Lethbridge ALERT case
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Two Medicine Hat men were arrested March 27 in relation to an investigation by ALERT Lethbridge that led to the seizure of nearly half a kilogram of cocaine and a handgun. Police report the items were seized after searching a vehicle and apartment suite located on Berkeley Place W. A total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most of southern Alberta spared from flooding issues felt in Taber
By Collin Gallant on March 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A quick melt that has closed roads and caused a state of emergency to be declared in Taber hasn’t caused the same sort of problems further east in southern Alberta. On Thursday, the County of Forty Mile stated it had closed Township Road 104 between Range Road 120 and Range Road 115 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School divisions release infrastructure wish lists
By Peggy Revell on March 31st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Local school divisions are in the midst of presenting and approving their three-year capital plans — a “wish list” for the province on what infrastructure is needed. While the needs for SD 76 have been met in the last number of years with capital projects like Hat High’s modernization, Roy Wilson and Ken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major crimes investigating firearms complaint
By Mo Cranker on March 30th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking for a suspect after shots were fired at a home around Northlands Lane NE. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle that is described as a black two-door, mid-to-late 2000’s car, resembling that of an Audi It is unknown at this time if this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water levels at Taber water treatment plant being closely watched
By Trevor Busch and Cole Parkinson on March 29th, 2018
Southern Alberta Newspapers Rising flood waters on Taber’s south side are threatening the community’s water treatment plant, prompting the town to declare a local state of emergency on Wednesday evening. Overland flooding is affecting areas south of the water treatment plant (5100 40th Avenue), with water moving north, towards the plant. There has been no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter Mark Sakamoto wins CBC’s Canada Reads
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat native Mark Sakamoto is the winner of the 2018 edition of CBC’s Canada Reads. Sakamoto’s book “Forgiveness” defeated “American War” in the finale this morning. Sakamoto’s book was defended by fashion icon and TV host Jeanne Beker, while Omar El Akkad’s “American War,” was defended by actor Tahmoh Pennikett. Sakamoto’s book chronicles the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat brothers caught in Lethbridge drug bust
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2018
Two Medicine Hat brothers have been charged following a drug bust in Lethbridge that police say took nearly $50,000 worth of cocaine of the streets. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime and gang team seized 474 grams of cocaine, 198 grams of cocaine buffing agent (used to dilute drugs) and drug trafficking paraphernalia on Lwethbridge’s west side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in standoff makes brief court appearance
By Peggy Revell on March 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 38-year-old man involved in a standoff with police made a brief court appearance Wednesday, with his counsel requesting adjournment to May 8. Justin Lagasse remains in custody at the remand centre, with his counsel telling the court the next appearance will be for a summary disposition with joint submission. The standoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two years for woman guilty of drug trafficking charges
By Peggy Revell on March 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat woman entered guilty pleas to drug trafficking Tuesday, earning her a two-year sentence in the federal penitentiary. According to the agreed statement of facts, Isabelle Gallant sold drugs to an undercover police officer on three occasions — 0.2 grams of meth for $80, 2.24 grams of meth for $300, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATE: Ottawa gives more than $500,000 to MHC for renewable energy micro-grid
By Medicine Hat News on March 27th, 2018
The federal government through the Western Economic Diversification ministry is putting $526,000 towards a planned renewable energy micro-grid at Medicine Hat College, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement was made at a local press conference just after lunch. On hand were Alberta Labour Minister Christina Gray, Medicine Hat elected officials and officials from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council discusses few matters at brief meet
By Mo Cranker on March 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was another in-and-out meeting for Redcliff council Monday, with just three councillors and the mayor meeting for the second time of the month. After cruising through financials and a couple first reads of some town bylaws, the town voted in favour of donating a swim pass to the public library’s upcoming silent ... Read More »
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