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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Nominees in for 2017 Chamber of Commerce business awards
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Nominees for the 2017 Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce business awards have been announced. Held in conjunction with National Small Business Week, which runs annually during the third week in October, the annual business awards provide an opportunity for Medicine Hat and southeast Alberta to recognize outstanding business achievements. Nominations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survivor will don golden helmet in his Ride to Conquer Cancer
By Tim Kalinowski on July 14th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Fabian Huber will be wearing a golden helmet as he takes part in this year’s Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, a 200 km circuit race between Okotoks and Calgary. “If you ride in this event for five consecutive years, you get what is called a Golden Helmet,” explains Huber. “Basically, that’s a cycling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New equipment to take strain off paramedics
By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News New power lift stretchers and load systems for paramedics were announced Thursday. More than 350 Alberta Health Services ground ambulances will be fitted with the new equipment that includes battery-powered hydraulic stretchers to lift up to 317 kg without strain. Repetitive patient lifting is one of the leading causes of injury to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth Carnival Rimfire Rifle Shoot on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club hosts its annual Youth Carnival Rimfire Rifle Shoot on Saturday. A notice from the club says the shoot is a great way to for young shooters to spend quality time shooting with a family member or guardian and meet fellow shooters their own age in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horsemanship kicks off Royalty contest
By Tim Kalinowski on July 13th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede held its annual Stampede Royalty contest’s first major public event Wednesday evening — the horsemanship competition. The horsemanship competition was intended to test the eight competitors’ fundamental horse skills. A huge part of being the Stampede Queen or Princess is having the ability to keep your poise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors’ homes survey released by health council
By Gillian Slade on July 13th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The results of a province-wide survey of people living in seniors’ facilities was made public Wednesday by the Health Quality Council of Alberta. It has raised concerns about the variation in responses when it comes to care received and the experiences of residents, said CEO Andrew Neuner. The overall care rating across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighters won’t be heading to B.C., at least not at this stage
By Gillian Slade on July 13th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Alberta is responding to a request for firefighters to help with the wildfire emergency in B.C. but at this stage there has not been a request for local firefighters to participate, says Medicine Hat Fire Service. A request would come from the provincial operations centre, said Lance Purcell, deputy fire chief Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman gets house arrest for impersonating coworker in order to buy Tylenol from pharmacist
By Peggy Revell on July 13th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A sentence of six months house arrest was handed down Wednesday to a Medicine Hat for impersonating a coworker to access pain relief drugs. Wendy Lee Haag pled guilty at the Medicine Hat Courthouse to identity fraud and will also be on probation for a year after serving her conditional sentence order. Haag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind screen stolen from tennis courts
By Peggy Revell on July 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Someone in the city has some extra shade and wind protection — courtesy some mischief at the tennis and pickleball courts by the Strathcona Centre. On or around July 9, approximately 40 feet of specialized fabric that hangs from the chainlink fence surrounding the court was sliced down. The estimated damage is ... Read More »
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