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Sell-out crowd for Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour
By Mo Cranker on July 17th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was another successful year for the Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour. This year’s tour showcased eight houses across the Hat, and the group was once again able to sell out all 600 tickets to the self-guided tour. “I think this is just one of those summer events people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police arrest Sask. man on firearms, weapon charges
By Mo Cranker on July 17th, 2017
Medicine Hat News MedicineHat police have arrested one man after allegedly catching 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 exiting a vehicle which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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