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Geothermal Alberta a real possibility, says expert
By Tim Kalinowski on September 28th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Harnessing the natural heat of the earth’s crust to meet all the heat and energy needs of surface dwellers. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but thanks to advances in geothermal technology it could one day become a reality right here in Alberta, says geothermal specialist Liz Lappin, founder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discussions aim to end stigmatization of dementia
By Gillian Slade on September 28th, 2017
Medicine Hat News If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of dementia you are invited to an informal gathering with others in the same position. On Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 at the Station Cafe on Second Street, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the local chapter of the Alzheimer Society of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paddling Club hosting one more on-water event for the year
By Jeremy Appel on September 28th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s Paddling Club is holding its fifth annual Hat Regatta on the South Saskatchewan River starting at noon on Saturday, billed as the final organized paddle of the year in Canada. All they ask is for participants to bring a personal flotation device and a funny hat to the Strathcona Island Park, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied, trial date to be set for Medicine Hat man accused of sexual assault
By Peggy Revell on September 27th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Bail was denied Wednesday to a Medicine Hat man who Crown prosecutors want designated as a dangerous offender. Following a hearing at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, Judge P.G. Pharo refused to release Michael Christopher Delmas, who has been in custody for two-and-a-half years but who the Court of Appeals recently sided with to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested in New Year’s Eve stabbing gets 20-month jail sentence
By Peggy Revell on September 27th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 20-month jail sentence was handed down Tuesday to a man arrested for a New Year’s Eve stabbing outside a north-end pub. Jerrad Wayne Schneider, 32, entered a guilty plea at the end of June to a charge of aggravated assault, while the agreed statement of facts was read into the court record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brain works: Seniors learn about injuries, coping
By Jeremy Appel on September 27th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Seniors had the opportunity to learn Tuesday at the Strathcona Centre about different types of brain injuries and their effects, as part of Active Aging and Wellness Week. The event included an interactive presentation from Diana Sirivath, disability services worker for Brain Injury Relearning Service, as well as some brain-building games and puzzles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!45 Hamptons lots ready to go
By Collin Gallant on September 27th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A major developer in Medicine Hat says a “Herculean Effort” by local workers, city planners and his team will mean 45 new lots will be brought to market on time this fall — making it less than a year from concept to completion. “We’re definitely on schedule and it’s been a Herculean effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil Wives Clubs to converge on Medicine Hat for anniversary party
By Jeremy Appel on September 27th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Oil Wives Clubs from across Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will be convening at the Medicine Hat Lodge this week to celebrate the group’s 61st anniversary and its Medicine Hat chapter’s 50th. About 270 members representing 26 clubs will be present at the Alice in Wonderland-themed convention on Sept. 27, 28, 29 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helicopter lift of one-tonne fossilized dinosaur skull goes off without issue
By Tim Kalinowski on September 27th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The long-delayed helicopter airlift of a rare Chasmosaurus kaiseni fossilized skull from the Hilda Megabone Bed finally took place Tuesday afternoon. Lead researcher Jordan Mallon of The Canadian Museum of Nature based in Ottawa said the lift could not have gone better. “We had a beautiful day for the lift today,” he confirmed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music offering new speech arts program
By Tim Kalinowski on September 27th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The beauty and power of the spoken word will now be on full display in the city in a new course offered by the Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music. Rae-Ann Dillman-Ferland of Dillman Music and Acting Studio will be spearheading the new Speech Arts and Drama program. “I am so excited about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former DND scientist says his treatment by feds should be warning to others
By Collin Gallant on September 27th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Self-publishing is often the domain of the wronged plaintiff and defendant — those who assess themselves as legally hard done by often turn to the venue to tell their story, but find few readers. However, the offering by Stephen Murray, a retired top scientist at defence research facility at CFB Suffield, should ... Read More »
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