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Gas prices likely to rise this weekend
By Gillian Slade on April 13th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade If you can fill your gas tank in Medicine Hat for about $1.05 a litre you’d better do so because it can’t last, says Gas Buddy’s Dan McTeague. A price hike is likely to happen over the long weekend, McTeague, senior petroleum analyst for Gas Buddy, said Thursday. “At $1.04 cents a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail hearing set for Connie Oakes
By Medicine Hat News on April 10th, 2017
An April 19 bail hearing was set Monday for Connie Oakes, who faces charges of aggravated assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats in connection to an alleged stabbing at a Maple Creek, Sask., residence April 5. Ricky Lee Rockthunder, 35, of Nekaneet First Nation, has been charged in the same incident. According to an RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATED: Connie Oakes charged after alleged stabbing in Maple Creek
By Sean McIntosh on April 7th, 2017
@SeanMCNews smcintosh@maplecreeknews.com A woman once convicted of second-degree murder in Medicine Hat who successfully appealed her conviction and was set free one year ago has reportedly been charged after an alleged stabbing in Saskatchewan. Oakes, along with Rick Rock Thunder of Nekaneet First Nation, are facing aggravated assault and forcible confinement charges after an incident ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP reminding people of safety on the road, being aware of surroundings
By Mo Cranker on April 6th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Redcliff RCMP is reminding cyclists to take every safety precaution when traveling on any road of any kind on a bicycle. Redcliff RCMP Cpl. Shane Ryan says staying safe while on the roads is imperative for any driver of any kind. “Whether you’re on roller blades, a skateboard or a bike — you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Learning phase’ at new collection lab contributing to long wait times
By Gillian Slade on April 5th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The laboratory on Carry Drive was bulging with patients earlier this week with some having to wait an hour for service, says Alberta Health Services. At 10 a.m. on Tuesday the lineup was out the door, said Dorothy Ward, South Zone laboratory director Alberta Health Services (AHS). “We are experiencing a very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sells stolen property to its owner, who didn’t know it was missing
By Peggy Revell on April 4th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell April Fool’s Day turned out to be no joke in a Medicine Hat court case whereby a man unwittingly purchased his own stolen post hole digger. Brandon Morehouse, 26, entered a guilty plea to trafficking stolen items Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Provincial Courthouse, after a string of coincidences on April 1 led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas up, electricity down for April
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2017
One goes up, one goes down. The City of Medicine Hat has released its utility prices for April. The natural gas rate has been set at $2.72 per gigajoule (GJ). It was $2.42/GJ in March. For electricity, customers will pay 3.01 cents per kilowatt hour in April, down from 3.38 cents in March. The city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat police no longer searching for man
By Medicine Hat News on March 31st, 2017
The Medicine Hat Police Service announced Friday afternoon that it is no longer looking for Robert James “Jim” Culver, who was missing since March 28. The MHPS thanks the public for its assistance... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man found with stolen First World War medals sentenced to 123 days
By Peggy Revell on March 30th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A guilty plea for possessing stolen property was entered Thursday concerning First World War medals that police sought the owners of earlier this year. Mensha Franks appeared by CCTV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, entering a guilty plea for being in possession of the stolen medals, as well as other charges. Franks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former prosecutor representing one of the two men charged in Pede homicide
By Peggy Revell on March 29th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The former chief prosecutor for Lethbridge will be representing one of two men charged with second-degree murder for a New Year’s Eve homicide in Medicine Hat. William Wister went on the record Wednesday to represent Leonard Robert Terence Beaulieu who faces a second-degree murder charge over the death of Jordan Pede. Beaulieu appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police issue warning about violent offender being released into Medicine Hat area
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat Police Service has issued a warning about a high risk violent offender being released into the Medicine Hat area. Police say that on March 31, Allen Cayenne, 61 years old, will begin living in Medicine Hat after serving a federal sentence for sexual assault, assault with a weapon and breach of probation. Cayenne ... Read More »
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