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Oakes gets 21 months in Saskatchewan
By Peggy Revell on September 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A woman who successfully appealed her conviction on second-degree murder charges in Medicine Hat now faces a 21-month sentence in Saskatchewan. Connie Oakes was sentenced on Aug. 24 at the provincial courthouse in Swift Current to 18 months for aggravated assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats in connection to a stabbing that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz named deputy shadow minister by Tory leader
By Gillian Slade on September 7th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner has been appointed the deputy shadow minister for public safety and emergency preparedness under Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s official opposition. Conservative MP Glen Motz will work with shadow minister Pierre Paul-Hus, the Quebec MP for Charlesbourg — Haute Saint Charles. “I’m really looking forward to this appointment. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Employment program at Being Human Services paying dividends for participants
By Gillian Slade on September 7th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Stable employment and experience in an enjoyable career path are just a couple of the benefits two young men in the community are relishing from after being part of a special program. Kyle Radford, 27, has a big smile on his face as he remembers wanting to work with his hands and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkinson Alberta’s Fall Fun Drive set for Sept. 16
By Gillian Slade on September 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News This is often the time of year for clearing out and any items you no longer need, and the local chapter of Parkinson Alberta would like them for its Fall Fun Drive, Sept. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 928 Allowance Ave. Proceeds from the event will remain in Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environmental necessities will decide how Industrial Avenue berm completed
By Collin Gallant on September 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Construction of the new Industrial Avenue berm will be supervised by an archaeologist, and future phases could be subject to strict environmental regulations, it was revealed at council on Tuesday. As first reported in the News on Aug. 25, local firm MJB Enterprises had won a $1.23-million contract to build the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Human Rights Commission hearing wraps today for a former employee versus a local company
By Tim Kalinowski on September 7th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal A public hearing for the Alberta Human Rights Commission in the case of Shaharyar Ahmad versus CF Chemicals Ltd. began Sept. 5 and will conclude today. Ahmad, a former engineer at CF Chemicals Ltd. in Medicine Hat, after being dismissed in 2010 launched his complaint of “systemic discrimination and racism” within the company. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man gets 2.5 years for cross-border drug trafficking
By Peggy Revell on September 7th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man arrested in Saskatchewan as part of a cross-border drug trafficking investigation was sentenced Wednesday to two-and-a-half years in jail. Wayne Arthur Shrubsall entered a guilty plea to possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking at the Swift Current courthouse, with the judge handing down the sentence slightly above the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province funds dementia program
By Gillian Slade on September 7th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A program to help recognize the needs of those affected by dementia received provincial funding on Wednesday. The new dementia-friendly pilot project is starting in Calgary and Okotoks through the Brenda Strafford Foundation. Training will be provided for local businesses, including ATB Financial staff, on how to recognize signs of confusion or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plans for helium prospect wells this fall
By Collin Gallant on September 6th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Senior officials with the City of Medicine Hat are disputing a report that states it has found “a gusher” of helium, but confirm plans to add the valuable industrial chemical to its energy business model. The report, which appeared Wednesday under a large headline on the Medicine Hat News front page, states that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jail time followed by probation for Brooks man who sold cocaine to undercover cop
By Peggy Revell on September 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A six-month sentence with 18 months probation was handed down to a Brooks man, who sold cocaine to an undercover police officer. Valera Plaksin entered guilty pleas at the Medicine Hat Courthouse Tuesday to two counts of trafficking a controlled substance. Plaksin was arrested in June after informant told police there were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of hospital parking lot robbery pleads not guilty will go to trial
By Peggy Revell on September 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The case of man accused of a hospital parking lot robbery will be heading to trial. Defence counsel for Jesse Leckner entered not-guilty pleas Tuesday in Medicine Hat court so a trial date could be set down. The 26-year-old man has been charged with robbery, possession of a weapon, possession of stolen ... Read More »
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