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Meadowlands hosts party to celebrate makeover
By Gillian Slade on August 31st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Two years of renovations are complete and on Wednesday evening staff, residents and guests enjoyed a celebration at Meadowlands retirement residence. The transformation even included new elevators, new furniture and flooring, said Rebecca Czember executive director, who involved residents in choices for the decor. “They still wanted it to feel like home,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight months for serial vehicle thief
By Peggy Revell on August 31st, 2017
Medicine Hat News It was an eight-month sentence for a man whose number of convictions in relation to stolen vehicles continues to pile up. Ryan Lee Bowden, 38, entered a guilty plea Wednesday to stolen property over $5,000 and drug possession following his arrest in early June. According to an agreed statement of facts, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in jail for 55-year-old convicted of child luring
By Peggy Revell on August 31st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 12-month jail sentence and three years probation were handed down Wednesday to a Medicine Hat man who pled guilty to child luring, but then denied culpability — causing months of court delays. “This delay was caused entirely by the accused, for foolish reasons, in fact premised by a lie,” Judge Darwin Greaves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area closures at Cypress Hills due to extreme fire hazard
By Peggy Revell on August 31st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Alberta side of Cypress Hills Provincial Park announced area closures Wednesday, due to extreme fire hazards. Areas now closed to all traffic and activities include those east of Highway 41, except the rodeo grounds and main group camp, but including the Highway 41 Group camp; areas south of Murray Hill Road, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple wins 1,000 times more than first thought
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Blaine and Stephanie Vachon of Redcliff were extra surprised by their July 14 major lottery win. The couple first thought they had won $250 on their Lotto Max and Extra ticket but couldn’t believe their eyes when they discovered they actually won $250,000. “The store was really busy when I scanned my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-area teenager drowns in Lake Newell on Tuesday
By Tim Kalinowski on August 31st, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Brooks-area teenager has drowned in Lake Newell. According to the RCMP report on the incident, the Brooks Fire Department and local EMS responded to a report of a drowning 16-year-old male at about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park near the main beach area at Lake Newell. Witnesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home Lotto ticket deadline extended
By Tim Kalinowski on August 31st, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club has extended its deadline to purchase tickets for Home Lotto 34 to Sept. 10, says committee co-chair Adam Thompson. “This was due to us applying to an extension for our Home Lotto because the house was not yet fully constructed,” explains Thompson. “And so the new deadline to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!20 years since the world lost its princess
By Tim Kalinowski on August 31st, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Today is the 20th anniversary since Diana, Princess of Wales, succumbed to her injuries in a tragic car accident in Paris after being pursued at high speed by paparazzi on motorcycles. Local member of the Monarchist League of Canada Bill Cocks remembers the sadness and anger he felt that day. “She was royalty, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged, fined for illegal dumping at The Post
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2017
Two people have been charged after they were seen illegally dumping goods at The Post thrift store. The incidents, captured on camera, happened on Aug. 18 and 23. Medicine Hat’s municipal bylaw enforcement services confirmed the identities of those responsible and they were charged with offences under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and fined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baldhead guilty of assaulting, robbing cab driver
By Peggy Revell on August 30th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Guilty pleas to the kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery of a taxi cab driver last November were entered Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse. Sentencing for Shawn Thomas Baldhead, 29, was adjourned to Dec. 12, so a pre-sentencing report, Gladue Report, and report on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can be assembled for consideration. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desert Blume residents happy to see roadwork begin
By Collin Gallant on August 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Two months of detoured traffic is well worth the wait, according to Desert Blume residents who say they’ve waited years for repairs to the main route to the community. Ivan Becker is the head of the homeowners association in the county community and says his members are thrilled. “We’re certainly pleased that ... Read More »
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