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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 »

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‘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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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MP Motz opposes Liberal plan to legalize marijuana by Canada Day 2018

By Tim Kalinowski on March 27th, 2017

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz says he is opposed to the federal government’s decision to legalize marijuana. The Liberal government announced on Monday it would be going ahead with its legalization plan by July 1, 2018. “I am personally opposed to the legalizing of marijuana, and how it is being presented,” states Motz. ... Read More »

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Hatter sentenced to three years for Christmas Eve Santa Claus robbery in Stettler

By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2017

A Medicine Hat man has been sentenced to more than three years in custody for a Christmas Eve jewelry store robbery where police say the thief was dressed as Santa Claus. Shawn Barry Steier pleaded guilty in Stettler Provincial Court earlier this month to robbery with a firearm, as well as being disguised with intent ... Read More »

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Concern for achievement and wellness drew new superintendent to Prairie Rosie School Division

By Tim Kalinowski on March 23rd, 2017

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Prairie Rose School Division announced Thursday it had hired Roger Clarke as its new superintendent of schools to replace Brian Andjelic, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Clarke is currently the superintendent of schools in the Fort Vermillion School Division in northern Alberta’s Peace River country. The affable Clarke ... Read More »

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