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Ranchers culling animals badly burned in grass fire near Bindloss
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2017
When the danger of the fire had subsided there was the grim task of tending to animals that had been burned in the blaze, says a farmer in the area. Fences had been cut to allow animals to escape from the fire but still some were affected in a huge community pasture used by five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man charged with dangerous driving causing death
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2017
A 25-year-old Medicine Hat man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following multiple collisions in Crescent Heights on Monday afternoon that left an 18-year-old woman dead. “Our hearts go out to the family, it’s on our minds,” said Insp. Joe West about the death of the young Medicine Hat woman whose name police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mandatory evacuation order for Bindloss-area grass fire lifted
By medicinehatnews on September 12th, 2017
The mandatory evacuation order that was in place for residents due to a grass fire along Highway 555 near Bindloss Monday evening has been lifted. Special Areas Board posted the notice on its Facebook page just before 9 a.m. Tuesday At that time more than a dozen fire crews from the area were on scene ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former youth summer camp director arrested on child pornography charges
By Peggy Revell on September 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks into supporting a local sport council
By Collin Gallant on September 12th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant City council is likely prepared to support a non-city effort to arrange, encourage and help local groups bid on bringing sport tournaments and other events to town. The idea of a Medicine Hat Sport and Event Council has been floating around for several years. Such a group would aid smaller-scale groups with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local beauty student earns right to attend Global Hair Olympics in Paris
By Tim Kalinowski on September 12th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat hair and beauty student Phaedra Goett recently beat out 350 other students in Alberta for the right to represent One Beauty Academy at the Global Hair Olympics in Paris. Goett is a graduate of Hat High and placed second at the Regional Skills Competition last year to win a scholarship to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP searching for missing 14-year-old boy
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2017
UPDATE: Redcliff RCMP confirmed on Monday evening that Jody has been found. ———– Redcliff RCMP are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy. Jody Rath was last seen Sept. 10. Rath is described as 5-foot-4, 110 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Anyone with information should contact the Redcliff RCMP detachment at 403-548-... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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