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Dr. Ken Sauer School readies for class
By Tim Kalinowski on August 24th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Dr. Ken Sauer School build is in the final stretch, and the school should be ready to go by the first day of classes, says principle Jason Peters. Peters offered local media members an exclusive tour of the nearly complete facility Wednesday afternoon. “There are lots of last-minute finishes and deficiencies to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekends in jail for man guilty of weapons charges
By Peggy Revell on August 24th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man who pled guilty Wednesday to having a firearm and weapons in his possession when he wasn’t supposed to was sentenced to serve 45 days on weekends. “It’s a significant reduction considering what could have been,” said Judge Gordon Krinke to 34-year-old Ryan Cooke. “But I am impressed as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local MP urges compassion during hate-filled times
By Tim Kalinowski on August 24th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The local Member of Parliament is calling for a de-escalation of protest violence and vitriolic comment in wake of the Charlottesville incident these past few weeks. “It’s disturbing that there seems to be militant need to express oneself,” says Glen Motz, a former police officer who is the MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Family Services invites you to its You Scream for Ice Cream fundraiser
By Gillian Slade on August 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat News While enjoying the last few days of hot summer weather, what better way to celebrate than having some ice cream? You Scream for Ice Cream is the second annual fundraiser for Medicine Hat Family Services and will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Sobey’s. Volunteers from MHFS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man’s young dog taken when his car is stolen
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Brad Kuich of Kelowna had his car stolen in Medicine Hat Tuesday, but he lost something he regards as much more valuable: His nine-month-old pup, Belle, a black and white border collie. Kuich, who owns land in the Oyen area and was in southern Alberta for business reasons, stopped at the Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen back from cross-country train adventure
By Gillian Slade on August 24th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade After his cross-country trip on a VIA Rail student pass to celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday, Theo Weigel has discovered the journey can be as enjoyable as the destination. Estimating he travelled 8,000 km on 10 separate legs of his trip, Weigel recommends train travel allowing you to conveniently incorporate the journey into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man’s best friend stolen with truck
By medicinehatnews on August 23rd, 2017
Brad Kuich of Kelowna had his car stolen in Medicine Hat Tuesday, but he lost something he regards as much more valuable: His nine-month-old pup, Belle, a black and white border collie. Kuich, who owns land in the Oyen area and was in southern Alberta for business reasons, stopped at the Medicine Hat Mall to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Affairs minister in region today
By Collin Gallant on August 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Shaye Anderson will visit Medicine Hat, Taber and Bow Island on Wednesday during a tour of the region. Anderson will meet in closed session with a variety of groups, according to an itinerary released by his staff on Tuesday. They include a combined meeting with the members of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New charges for man accused of hitting houses, fence and truck in Ross Glen
By Peggy Revell on August 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat man who allegedly drove a vehicle into a fence, house, vehicle and then another house in the Ross Glen neighbourhood earlier this summer was arrested again on a new charge of disqualified driving. A judge granted the release of the 41-year-old man Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leaky well near playground fenced but not a threat
By Collin Gallant on August 23rd, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A long abandoned well-site in Crescent Heights will be fenced off from a nearby playground, but officials say it is part of ongoing monitoring and there is no risk to the public. The well, known as No. 0012434, sits on land near the Hockey Hounds Arena, and was flagged by provincial regulators in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in drug trafficking bust hopes now for early case resolution
By Peggy Revell on August 23rd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell One of several people arrested in June following a drug trafficking investigation had a brief court appearance Tuesday. Defence counsel for Levi Aebig told the court they have received the bulk of disclosure and are going to look at early case resolution — but are currently awaiting the final drug analysis for one ... Read More »
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