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UPDATE: Hat police find young girl reported missing Monday afternoon
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2017
UPDATE: MHPS says Emily has been found. ———————— Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance to locate a missing girl. Emily Dionne, 12, has been missing from Medicine Hat since Sept. 8 and say she may be in the Medicine Hat or Calgary area. Dionne is described as 5-foot-4, about 100 pounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating two motor vehicle collisions in Crescent Heights
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2017
UPDATE: Police has revised the information in their original report. The first collision happened at Division Avenue, the second at Parkview Drive. ————————— Medicine Hat police are confirming a pair of related motor vehicle collisions in Crescent Heights this afternoon. One accident happened at the corner of 12th Street N.E. and Parkview Drive while other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former local youth camp director arrested on child porn charges
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2017
Police have arrested a former youth summer camp director on child pornography charges in Medicine Hat. On Sept. 7, ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation, with the assistance of the Medicine Hat Police arrested 25-year-old Nolan Davidson and charged him with one count each of possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography. Davidson identifies himself on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS launches body worn camera pilot project
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2017
Your next interaction with city police may be caught on camera. Medicine Hat Police Service is launching a six-month body worn camera pilot project today that will assess the usefulness and impact of the cameras. The project will see the deployment of six body cameras and two dashboard mounted cameras with officers assigned to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-ever Ribfest a delicious success
By Mo Cranker on September 11th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s first-ever Ribfest brought ribbers from all over, showcased some of the best ribs, chicken and pork North America has to offer, and helped support Medicine Hat’s Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter. “We just want to show people how good barbecue can really be,” said Ribfest Canada festival Les Gagne about this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-ever Ribfest celebrates all things meat
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s first ever Ribfest brought ribbers from all over North America to the Hat for the weekend to display their product, and to raise some money for a local organization. The event began Friday afternoon and ran until Sunday evening, showcasing some of the best ribs, chicken and pork North America ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Alberta Light Horse names new commanding officer
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A large group of people from Medicine Hat, its surrounding area and as far as Europe gathered Saturday afternoon outside of the downtown courthouse to watch as the South Alberta Light Horse named a new commanding officer. The ceremony began at 1 p.m. and ran for just over an hour and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!31st annual Toy Run a success
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker In just about any North American city, shutting down a major road around noon on a Saturday would be a huge inconvenience. In Medicine Hat, it is something hundreds of families look forward to every year. Saturday marked the 31st annual Toy Run held in support of the Medicine Hat Santa Claus Fund, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Park basketball getting upgrade
By Collin Gallant on September 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Work to restore the basketball court at Kiwanis Central Park has begun and is slated to last between four to eight weeks, the city’s parks department said Friday. The park, located near 11th Street on the Southeast Hill, will remain open for the duration, but heavy equipment and workers will be on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montessori Preschool in the Flats celebrates 25 years
By Tim Kalinowski on September 9th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Dana Cook, owner and operator of Medicine Hat Montessori Pre-School, is marking a significant milestone in her education career this September as she celebrates 25 years in community. “When my oldest daughter was born, I had come across literature on the Montessori method, and it just clicked,” recalls Cook. “I thought, ‘this is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Suicide Prevention Day tugs personal strings for many
By None on September 9th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.ca @MHNJeremyAppel For Mila Joubert, community engagement specialist for the Canadian Mental Health Association, World Suicide Prevention Day is personal. Joubert’s grandfather took his own life when he was in his early 70s by jumping off the roof of the institution he was in. “I was really young but it definitely impacted me,” she said ... Read More »
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