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Update: Victim of semi-tractor trailer collision on TCH identified
By Mo Cranker on April 23rd, 2017
UPDATE 2: The investigation continues into the death of man hit by semi on Highway 1 Sunday evening and police ask anyone with info who has yet to speak with them to contact the traffic unit at 403-529-8471. The victim has been identified as Frank Lucas Sinnema, 53, of Calgary. ————— UPDATE: Police concluded their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Update: Three arrested after vehicle was stolen, police still searching for one man
By Mo Cranker on April 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Two men and one woman have been arrested after stealing a vehicle Thursday according to a Medicine Hat Police Service. The MHPS says it is still searching for one man. After the vehicle was located by one citizen and the location was reported to the police, occupants of the vehicle fled the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer fire service means higher insurance rates for Desert Blume, Dunmore
By Mo Cranker on April 21st, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNTimKal When the county switches over to covering Desert Blume and Dunmore with a volunteer force once its current fire services agreement with the city lapses in December, insurance rates in those communities will go up, says Canadian accredited insurance broker Gord Cowan of Cowan Agencies Ltd. “In Desert Blume, that’s going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two arrested after stealing vehicle Thursday
By Mo Cranker on April 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Two men have been arrested after stealing a vehicle Thursday according to a Medicine Hat Police Service press release. On Thursday one person spotted the stolen truck and reported it to the MHPS, then saw the truck being driven to the area of the 2200 block of Southview Dr SE. A 32-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Irvine residents charged following seizure of guns, drugs
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2017
Two Irvine residents are facing firearms and weapons-related charges after police executed a search warrant in that town. In the search on April 13 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Priority Street Crimes Unit and Redcliff RCMP seized 10 firearms, three of which were prohibited due to modification of barrel length. Four home-made silencers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four Hatters honoured with 2017 Civic Recognition Awards
By Medicine Hat News on April 18th, 2017
Stan Sakamoto may have lost the recent federal byelection, but the well-known businessman has won a place in the 2017 Civic Recognition Awards for his dedication to community service. Sakamoto was one of four named to the biannual list when the list was released on Monday night, including artist Arne Handley (Cultural), Gerald Freedman (Humanitarian), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatality inquiry into Hatter’s prison death released
By Peggy Revell on April 17th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A two-page fatality inquiry report on the 2011 prison death of a Medicine Hat man convicted of first-degree murder places the blame on fentanyl and makes no recommendations. “The evidence heard and considered at the Fatality Inquiry … did not suggest a criticism, review or recommendation in respect of the Commissioner’s Directives nor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police searching for male after Easter morning robbery
By Mo Cranker on April 16th, 2017
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect after a Mac’s convenience store was robbed early Sunday morning. After entering the store located in the northeast part of the city, the man presented a weapon and demanded money, before leaving the store with an undisclosed amount of money. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local ministers weigh in on how Easter has changed over the years
By Mo Cranker on April 14th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNmocranker For a lot of people in today’s society, Easter has become a time where they receive some chocolate and flowers, but the message behind the Christian celebration is a prominent as ever say a group of local ministers. Easter weekend takes place around the death, and rebirth of Jesus and Pastor Jim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Easter art display running at St. Barnabas
By Mo Cranker on April 14th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNmocranker Members of St. Barnabas Anglican Church have put on an art display showcasing the Last Days in the Life of Christ to celebrate Easter, and remember true meanings behind it. Reverend Oz Lorentzen says the church wanted to make the ideas and themes surrounding Easter more accessible to everyone. “I think the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classic Loser 7 contestants reach 200 pound mark
By Mo Cranker on April 14th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker With eight weeks down and four more to go, the contestants of Classic Loser 7 have reached a new milestone. The group has lost a combined 200 pounds says trainer Todd Schneider, and he says he could not be happier. “I really do feel like a proud dad,” he said. “It’s been a ... Read More »
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