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Thousands gather downtown to remember and honour

By Mo Cranker on November 11th, 2016

Medicine Hat News People of all ages and walks of life joined together Friday morning to show remembrance for those who have served or are currently serving Canada. The day began at the Esplanade where a packed theatre looked on as poems, songs, prayers and speeches were presented as part of the city’s Remembrance Day ... Read More »

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Remembrance Day services scheduled for Friday

By medicinehatnews on November 10th, 2016

Remembrance Day services will be taking place in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas on Friday to honour the men and women who served, and continue to serve, their country, as well as honouring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in war time. The Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 will once again be hosting its Remembrance ... Read More »

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Autopsy: Weekend homicide victim died from ‘sharp force injury’

By Peggy Revell on November 8th, 2016

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell An autopsy performed in Calgary by a medical examiner says “sharp force injury” is the cause of death for the victim of a weekend homicide in Medicine Hat. Medicine Hat Police Service released a brief statement Tuesday on the autopsy results for 24-year-old Dustin Edward Hewer. Toxicology results aren’t expected for several months. ... Read More »

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Two Medicine Hat men charged with second-degree murder

By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2016

Second-degree murder charges have been laid against two Medicine Hat men following a weekend homicide. Jacob Peter Porfoun and Aaron Raj Anand-Ford, both 21, were charged following the death of 24-year-old Dustin Edward Hewer. Both remain in custody and will appear before provincial court on Nov. 8. Medicine Hat’s second homicide of the year occurred ... Read More »

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UPDATE: Two in custody following Saturday morning homicide

By Mo Cranker on November 5th, 2016

UPDATE Medicine Hat News Two men are in custody after an early morning incident in the city’s northeast left one man dead on Saturday. Medicine Hat Police Service responded to the 500 Block of 21 Street N.E. for a report of a disturbance and an injury to a male.  Police and emergency services personnel attended ... Read More »

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