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Family Fun and Flight Day taking place Monday afternoon

By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017

Medicine Hat News Aviation enthusiasts have more than one reason to be excited this week. Shortly after the Maid in the Shade B-25 bomber lands in Medicine Hat, there will be a Family Fun and Flight day running from 1-6 p.m. at the airport. “This is an open house for the whole family,” said organizer ... Read More »

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WWII history coming to the Hat

By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017

Medicine Hat News An important piece of World War Two aviation history is spending a week in Medicine Hat. From July 17-23, one of the most iconic airplanes from the Second World War, the Maid in the Shade B-25 Mitchell Bomber, will be stationed in the city, and Hatters can purchase tickets online to take ... Read More »

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Tears of joy for Stampede Royalty winners

By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017

Medicine Hat News As one era begins, another ends in the world of Medicine Hat Stampede Royalty. The Cypress Centre Auditorium was packed full of Hatters Saturday evening for the crowning of this year’s Stampede Queen and Princess. After handing out a few awards and congratulating all of the eight contestants, the Medicine Hat Exhibition ... Read More »

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Police lay weapons charges early Saturday morning

By Mo Cranker on July 15th, 2017

Medicine Hat News One man is now awaiting a judicial bail hearing after the Medicine Hat Police Service caught him with a number of illegal objects, including a loaded firearm early Saturday morning. On Saturday, just after midnight, police responded to a report of suspicious activity on the South East hill. Upon arrival, officers located a man ... Read More »

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Brooks man accused of manslaughter will have trial set next week

By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2017

Medicine Hat News A Brooks man charged with manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend was arraigned on those charges Friday at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Medicine Hat. Jessie Robert Dyck, 26, pled not guilty, and will be back on court July 21 to have his trial date set. A preliminary hearing was ... Read More »

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Teen checks in at the halfway mark of his cross-country train tour

By Gillian Slade on July 15th, 2017

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade Train travel across Canada has changed his perception of the prairies and provided breathtaking views, says a local resident halfway through a month-long trip from coast to coast. “People think Saskatchewan is flat and boring but I thought it was beautiful. Northern Ontario was absolutely breathtaking,” said Theo Weigel, 18, of Medicine ... Read More »

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Dan Hamilton seeks a second term in Ward 5

By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2017

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Coun. Dan Hamilton will be seeking re-election in Ward 5 Dunmore/ Veinerville in the Cypress County this fall. Hamilton is a first-term councillor and deputy reeve of Cypress County. He is the owner of Rusty’s Roadhouse and the Dunmore Dugout, and brings a staunchly pro-business and pro-development perspective to council. “I have been ... Read More »

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Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission hosting public forum in Brooks on July 21

By Tim Kalinowski on July 14th, 2017

Medicine Hat News The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission will be holding a public hearing in Brooks on July 21 to elicit more feedback on its controversial proposed changes in southeast Alberta. According to the Alberta Elections website the presenters list is now closed, but commissioners will likely get an earful from those in attendance anyway. ... Read More »

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TransCanada holds spill training on South Saskatchewan

By Tim Kalinowski on July 14th, 2017

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Boat crews and a ground support unit from TransCanada Pipelines on Thursday held oil spill containment exercises near Echo Dale Regional Park. Crews deployed booms, skimmers and practised every step of the containment methods they would use if a real-life oil spill were to occur in the South Saskatchewan River. “TransCanada conducts over ... Read More »

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Delays continue for accused in November homicide

By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2017

Medicine Hat New Court delays continue for a Medicine Hat man charged in November with second-degree murder, with defence counsel yet to receive the autopsy report for the case. Noah Harrison Bentley appeared Thursday by closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, in what was originally meant to be an appearance to set a ... Read More »

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Sentencing delayed for aboriginal man over part in housebreak, assault

By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2017

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge told defence counsel to go back to the drawing board for the sentencing of a young man who pled guilty over his part in a housebreak and assault. Riley Bellhumer was supposed to be sentenced Thursday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse for his involvement in an Aug. 9, 2015 incident where ... Read More »

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