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Medicine Hat firefighters rescue two dogs from smoking vehicle
By Peggy Revell on May 15th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Two dogs were rescued by Medicine Hat firefighters Sunday after the car they were in filled up with smoke due to a cigarette catching fire on fabric. “We arrived on scene, and we could see that there was smoke coming out the windows and with dogs inside,” said acting Capt. Jeff Kozakwich, about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS on track to resume some elective surgeries in Medicine Hat
By Mo Cranker on May 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Alberta Health Services is on track to resume some elective surgeries at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital effective Monday. According to a press release by AHS some surgeries are set to go ahead on Monday, but some will be postponed to allow higher-priority surgeries to take place. AHS says the medical equipment is being reprocessed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At least 11 more surgeries to be cancelled Friday at Medicine Hat hospital
By Medicine Hat News on May 11th, 2017
Alberta Health Services is confirming at least 11 more elective surgeries will be cancelled on Friday as staff at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital continue to attempt to identify the source of a mysterious residue found on surgical cleaning and sterilization equipment in the hospital’s Medical Device Reprocessing area. The most recent round of cancellations comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Child endangerment charges laid following Lethbridge drug bust
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2017
Five people in Lethbridge are facing charges under the Drug Endangered Children’s Act following the seizure of close to $100,000 in drugs and cash were seized from homes on the city’s west side. Search warrants were executed on vehicles and two homes on May 5 by ALERT’s organized crime and drug unit.When the search warrant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials reminding people about river safety after rescue of boy, 13, in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2017
The morning after a river rescue local authorities say people should make safety a priority when near the South Saskatchewan River. At the same time, Alberta Environment reports that water levels are much higher than usual at this time of year. Police report that at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, firefighters used their jet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Yuill to receive honorary degree from Medicine Hat College
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2017
Distinguished Hatter Bill Yuill will receive an honorary degree from Medicine Hat College at this year’s convocation ceremony on June 9. “Everyone in the Medicine Hat area knows Bill and the Yuill family because of their service and commitment to our area. Instilling a sense of social responsibility for the communities we live in is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged after illegal rail ride in southeastern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2017
A Moose Jaw man is in custody after the RCMP in Redcliff pulled him off a freight train that was heading west on Sunday. Authorities say that they were contacted by Canadian Pacific Railway after crews noticed someone was riding unlawfully on the train. It was stopped near Range Road 75 in Cypress County, west ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman arrested Saturday after robbery, assault
By Mo Cranker on May 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News One woman has been arrested and charged after one person was stabbed and robbed Saturday at a motel near Gershaw Drive. The Medicine Hat Police Service announced Sunday evening that it has arrested 26-year-old Laura Forsyth, and have charged her with one count of robbery with violence and possession of a weapon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Update: MHPS, Lethbridge Police have long, successful night dealing with dynamite found in resident’s garage
By Mo Cranker on May 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Though it was a long day for members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, the unit’s Explosive Disposal Unit, as well as members from the Lethbridge Police Service were able to make dynamite found in a garage inoperable. The initial call for service took place around 1:30 p.m. when a family living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police respond to explosives call, asking public to avoid 600 block of 6 St. SW
By Mo Cranker on May 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking Medicine Hatters to avoid the 600 block of 6 St. SW. Officers, along with the Explosives Disposal Unit responded to a call regarding found explosives and have secured the area. The MHPS says the scene has been contained and there is no immediate danger to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More questions, more frustrations for Piche family following fatality inquiry
By Peggy Revell on May 5th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Three previous fatality inquiries in Alberta have called for video surveillance in all psychiatric ward rooms; the fatality inquiry for Glenn Piche will likely be the fourth. “There’s no closure for me,” said Glenn’s brother, Marc Piche, as family gathered Friday outside the Medicine Hat courtroom with the completion of a three-day inquiry ... Read More »
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