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Donations slow but Charity Auction still draws big
By JAMES TUBB on December 16th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Hatters gathered Thursday night at Dayz Off Pub for an evening of fun and giving during the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund’s 32nd annual Charity Auction. SCF executive director Deanna Doerksen told the News it’s been a grind to get donations this year but they were still able to raise $44,051 at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALERT internet child exploitation unit rescues abused child
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2023
Two people have been arrested following an ALERT internet child exploitation investigation that led to the rescue of a child in southern Alberta. The child’s mother is accused of sexual assault and other offences. ICE arrested her Nov. 2 after conducting a search warrant at a Lethbridge home with other police agencies’ assistance, including the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta RCMP received more than 500 road rage incidents in 2023
By medicinehatnews on December 16th, 2023
RCMP would like to remind the public on the dangers of dangerous driving and road rage following the deaths of three people this year. Charges and tickets have been issued in 184 of these incidents, while several remain under investigation. Police warm aggressive driving can result in injuries, a criminal record and jail time. “Like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate: Local sales on downswing but prices are up
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 15th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant House prices in Medicine Hat are still rising, but sales are lower due to tight inventory and now-cautious buyers who are watching interest rates, according to the head of the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board. Matt Teel said the end of 2023 is not much different than the first 11 months – high demand ... Read More »
1 responsePair charged in relation to cannabis store robbery in Gleichen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 15th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two men from Siksika Nation were in court Thursday charged with gun-point robbery of a cannabis store in Gleichen last month, according the RCMP detachment in the town. Brandon Royal, 23, and Kyler Wolfear, 24, appeared in Gleichen Court of Justice charged with robbery, wearing disguises and firearms charges. Both were held for the ... Read More »
1 responseOpioid-related emergency calls up 60% year over year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 15th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews EMS calls related to opioids have risen by 60 per cent in Medicine Hat through the first nine months of 2023, while the number of fatal drug overdoses approaches a new record. To the end of September, 33 deaths in the city were attributed to opioid overdoses, just three fewer than were recorded in ... Read More »
1 response25th annual Beef Pen show gets underway today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 15th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s annual Beef Pen show is gearing up for a ‘bull’ weekend of activities. The 25th rendition of the show and Cowboy Christmas Tradeshow returns to the Cypress Centre with two days of showings and loads of cattle to go around. Today’s schedule opens at 2 p.m. with the cattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former seniors’ residence employee charge with sexually assaulting residents
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An employee of an assisted-living facility in Medicine Hat has been charged with sexually assaulting residents, the Medicine Hat Police Service said Wednesday. Police say they began an investigation in September after receiving two separate complaints from residents at Masterpiece Southland Meadows retirement facility. The MHPS criminal investigations section stated in a release that ... Read More »
1 responseCity close to re-upping tourism deal with Destination Marketing Organization
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The city and its tourism services provider are closed to finalizing a new long-term contract. Public services managing director Brian Stauth told council committee in mid-November that after a tendering processes, the current provider, the Destination Marketing Organization, and city were working on a new five-year deal to operate the city’s tourist centre and ... Read More »
1 responseLeader, Sask. declares state of emergency due to low levels in the South Saskatchewan River
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Low levels on the South Saskatchewan River have led to a state of emergency in the Town of Leader, Sask., as new pumping intake is installed. The town made the declaration Dec. 5 and expects it to be in effect until the end of the month. Restrictions are not in place, but residents are ... Read More »
1 responseJudge’s car stolen from courthouse
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE Using a key taken from a courthouse office to steal a retired judge’s Jeep has earned a Lethbridge man a month in prison. Police were called in late September after duty counsel lawyer Jeremy DeBow reported that his car keys were missing and security footage showed a woman coming and going. She later ... Read More »
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