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Police continue firearms related investigation following weekend shooting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com 34-year-old man, with a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest, caused injuries to himself after discharging his firearm during a daytime altercation with police on Saturday and has been secured and transported by EMS to hospital. On Friday police responded to a report for a domestic dispute at a local residence, however the male had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP charge Hat man with multiple weapon and drug offences
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A 35-year-old man in possession of more than 150 grams of Methamphetamine and 80 grams of fentanyl was arrested after being located passed out in a vehicle on the front lawn of a Redcliff home Friday. Justin Yuhas of Medicine Hat was arrested after RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking to fill more than 20 vacant decision-making roles
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Residents have until the end of October to submit applications to sit on a variety of boards, commissions and working groups that offer citizens an opportunity to contribute to community decision making by advising on key policy matters. The Heritage Resource Working Group has the most positions available, seeking to fill eight spots. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seize 11 firearms following noncompliant roadside arrest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Kaden Schenkey has been charged with several firearms and drug related charges after police deployed pepper ball munitions after failure to comply with officers during a vehicle stop last Thursday. Tactical team members were able to safely take Schenkey into custody around 2:20 p.m. Following his arrest officers conducted search warrants at both his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Borders are Stupid’ – Historical Society hosting presentation Thursday at the Monarch Theatre
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Historical Society of Medicine Hat & District aims to bring in both familiar and new faces looking for a bit of “mental exercise” with its latest guest speaker. The provocatively-titled “Borders are Stupid” will be presented by Dr. Sheila McManus, a professor in the Department of History and Religion at the University of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several organizations partner to host upcoming cultural event with Elder Charlie Fox
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As a collaboration between the Medicine Hat Public Library, MH Interpretive Program, Niitsitapi Kookums Society and White Horse Rider Co, Police Point Park will be hosting an opportunity for a meaningful cultural experience with Elder Charlie Fox. The event, called “Kom Mo Taan: To Recover from Trauma and all it’s Challenges,” will take place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grasslands Naturalists’ meeting tonight touches on ‘scenic geology,’ honouring late members this week
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Grasslands Naturalists will host a keynote address on “the scenic geology of Alberta” at the group’s general meeting tonight, then plans to honour their late president later in the week. Gerry Elhard died suddenly on Aug. 27 at the age of 71. The longtime volunteer will be the subject along with fellow recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police dealing with rising firearms incidents
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Since Thursday, Medicine Hat police officers and local RCMP dealt with three firearms related incidents that led to arrests and the seizure of more than a dozen dangerous weapons spanning a three-day period Firearm related stories are becoming more frequent in the pages of the News as police confirm they are dealing with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration open for Catholic school division’s October unity summit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic School Division has opened registration for this year’s grACE Summit event that will be co-hosted by Calgary’s Catholic School Division at the end of October. This year’s theme is “Testify! Share the Reason for Your Hope,” and will be held Oct. 25 at St. Luke’s Catholic Parish in Calgary’s northwest. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial minister makes statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Sunday, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued a statement to recognize Gender Equality Week. “Gender equality week is a time to recommit ourselves to ensuring every Albertan, regardless of their gender, has the same opportunities to succeed at home, work and in their communities,” said Fir. The province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed solar play near Oyen is biggest applied for since UCP’s moratorium ended
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A new solar project near Oyen is the largest put before regulators since a provincial moratorium on renewable approvals ended last winter with new rules for developers. Oyen 1 Solar would comprise almost 700,000 panels over 1,450 acres of privately owned land located about 13 kilometres north of the town, near Highway 41, in ... Read More »
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