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Cattle experts glad to see feedlot staying with Alberta investor

By Tim Kalinowski on July 18th, 2017

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal JBS Lakeside’s plan to sell its 75,000 head feedlot near Brooks to MCF Holdings, a subsidiary of Alberta-based Nilsson Bros. Inc., is being met with positive reviews by cattle industry analysts. “The first thing that comes to mind when I think about the sale is it is good it is staying with Alberta ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat air quality statement issued by Environment Canada

By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2017

Medicine Hat is under an air quality advisory this morning. Smoke from wildfires raging in the B.C. Interior and other fires near Banff National Park began making its way into southeastern Alberta early Sunday evening, and Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for all of southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. At 8 a.m. ... Read More »

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Sell-out crowd for Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour

By Mo Cranker on July 17th, 2017

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was another successful year for the Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour. This year’s tour showcased eight houses across the Hat, and the group was once again able to sell out all 600 tickets to the self-guided tour. “I think this is just one of those summer events people ... Read More »

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Local police arrest Sask. man on firearms, weapon charges

By Mo Cranker on July 17th, 2017

Medicine Hat News MedicineHat police have arrested one man after allegedly catching him with a number of illegal objects, including a loaded firearm early Saturday morning. On Saturday, just after midnight, police responded to a report of suspicious activity on the South East Hill. Upon arrival, officers located a man exiting a vehicle which was ... Read More »

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Family Fun and Flight Day taking place Monday afternoon

By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017

Medicine Hat News Aviation enthusiasts have more than one reason to be excited this week. Shortly after the Maid in the Shade B-25 bomber lands in Medicine Hat, there will be a Family Fun and Flight day running from 1-6 p.m. at the airport. “This is an open house for the whole family,” said organizer ... Read More »

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WWII history coming to the Hat

By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017

Medicine Hat News An important piece of World War Two aviation history is spending a week in Medicine Hat. From July 17-23, one of the most iconic airplanes from the Second World War, the Maid in the Shade B-25 Mitchell Bomber, will be stationed in the city, and Hatters can purchase tickets online to take ... Read More »

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Tears of joy for Stampede Royalty winners

By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017

Medicine Hat News As one era begins, another ends in the world of Medicine Hat Stampede Royalty. The Cypress Centre Auditorium was packed full of Hatters Saturday evening for the crowning of this year’s Stampede Queen and Princess. After handing out a few awards and congratulating all of the eight contestants, the Medicine Hat Exhibition ... Read More »

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Police lay weapons charges early Saturday morning

By Mo Cranker on July 15th, 2017

Medicine Hat News One man is now awaiting a judicial bail hearing after the Medicine Hat Police Service caught him with a number of illegal objects, including a loaded firearm early Saturday morning. On Saturday, just after midnight, police responded to a report of suspicious activity on the South East hill. Upon arrival, officers located a man ... Read More »

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Brooks man accused of manslaughter will have trial set next week

By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2017

Medicine Hat News A Brooks man charged with manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend was arraigned on those charges Friday at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Medicine Hat. Jessie Robert Dyck, 26, pled not guilty, and will be back on court July 21 to have his trial date set. A preliminary hearing was ... Read More »

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Teen checks in at the halfway mark of his cross-country train tour

By Gillian Slade on July 15th, 2017

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade Train travel across Canada has changed his perception of the prairies and provided breathtaking views, says a local resident halfway through a month-long trip from coast to coast. “People think Saskatchewan is flat and boring but I thought it was beautiful. Northern Ontario was absolutely breathtaking,” said Theo Weigel, 18, of Medicine ... Read More »

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Dan Hamilton seeks a second term in Ward 5

By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2017

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Coun. Dan Hamilton will be seeking re-election in Ward 5 Dunmore/ Veinerville in the Cypress County this fall. Hamilton is a first-term councillor and deputy reeve of Cypress County. He is the owner of Rusty’s Roadhouse and the Dunmore Dugout, and brings a staunchly pro-business and pro-development perspective to council. “I have been ... Read More »

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