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Charges pending after single-vehicle rollover Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2017
Emergency services responded to a single vehicle accident on the Trans-Canada Highway near the intersection of 16th Street SW at about 11 a.m. Thursday. A male driver was eastbound on the service road by this intersection, said Const. Darren Holeha Medicine Hat Police Service. The driver then exited the service road and entered the highway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Habitat wants discount on south-end lot
By Collin Gallant on September 14th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Habitat for Humanity is preparing to build another residence in Medicine Hat, but it has specifically finalized a site for a planned duplex outside the Flats so its owners can be closer to amenities and shopping in Southlands area. A council committee is recommending a request to provide a 50 per cent discount ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drivers reminded to be aware after child struck in crosswalk
By Gillian Slade on September 14th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A young cyclist was involved in an accident on his way to school Wednesday morning at the intersection of Division Avenue and Sixth Street SE near Safeway on the Southeast Hill. A 12-year-old boy was riding his bicycle in the pedestrian crosswalk when he came in contact with a vehicle turning the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peace bond replaces charges for mother who tried ‘misguided intervention’ with her daughter
By Peggy Revell on September 14th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Charges of kidnapping, assault and conspiracy were withdrawn Wednesday against a Medicine Hat woman for an incident described as a “misguided intervention” with her daughter. The woman — who isn’t being named so as to protect the identity of the girl who was 17 at the time — instead entered into a 12-month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QinetiQ Target Systems hosts media open house to show off local facility
By Tim Kalinowski on September 14th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal QinetiQ Target Systems (formerly Meggitt) hosted a VIP tour Wednesday of its facility in Medicine Hat, giving media representatives and invitees unprecedented access to help create a better understanding of what the company does as one of the world’s leading defence contractors. During the facility tour, attendees were shown examples of some of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No significant injuries after cyclist, vehicle collide in crosswalk
By Gillian Slade on September 13th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A young cyclist collided a vehicle on his way to school on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Division Avenue and Sixth Street SE near Safeway on the hill. A 12-year-old boy was riding his bicycle in the pedestrian crosswalk when he came in contact with a vehicle turning the corner, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op hosting fuel fundraising event for HALO
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News South Country Co-op wants its members and customers to fill up and fuel good. As part of Fuel Good Day on Sept. 19, five cents from every litre of fuel sold at South Country Co-op gas bars will be donated to HALO. All grades of gasoline and diesel fuel are included in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special Olympics athletes latest to be hindered by transit changes
By Gillian Slade on September 13th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade About 55 local Special Olympics athletes are facing an obstacle to their participation because of changes to public transit, says an organizer. Registration takes place on Saturday on Third Street NW at the Elks Hall. There is no public transit in that area on weekends though. It would mean a walk from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s write-offs released in annual report
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The amount of bad debt on the books at city hall rose slightly last year, but overdue utility bills dropped to its lowest level in five years, a committee heard Tuesday. The annual accounting of write-offs and provisions was presented to the corporate services committee. Those related to accounts receivable rose to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brief, strict release given to man heading to jail in October
By Peggy Revell on September 13th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man was granted a brief release from custody after entering guilty pleas to serious drug trafficking charges. Aaron Grant Hotchen is a “poor candidate for release,” said the Federal Crown Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, but stringent conditions hammered out over the past week has led to the Crown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Septic upgrade pushes back Eagle Butte modernization
By Tim Kalinowski on September 13th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Eagle Butte High School’s modernization plans took a severe blow when Prairie Rose School Division secretary treasurer Ryan Boser revealed to trustees on Tuesday a new estimate to upgrade the school’s septic field was now projected at $1 million. This is far beyond the $35,000 PRSD had initially projected for the upgrade when ... Read More »
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