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Monday in Medicine Hat, Jan. 29
By James Tubb on January 28th, 2024
Medicine Hat News Murder verdict due A Suffield women will learn her fate today as the verdict in a second-degree murder case is expected this afternoon in Medicine Hat Court of King’s Bench. Deborah Belyea was accused of killing her husband, Cypress County Councillor Alf Belyea, on Thanksgiving weekend in 2022, then disposing the body at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verdict in second-degree murder trial expected Monday
By Brendan Miller on January 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On Monday Justice Dallas Miller is expected to hand down his verdict in the judge-only second-degree murder trial that sees Deborah Belyea accused in the homicide and indignity of human remains of her husband and Cypress County councillor Alfred in the province’s top court. Over the course of a seven-day trial held earlier this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More screenings planned for Monarch documentary after successful premiere
By Brendan Miller on January 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Following a successful premiere of the locally-produced documentary “Your Cinema Needs You,” producer Luke Fandrich, who also goes by the alias Editing Luke, is getting ready to host four more screenings at the historic theatre in February. More than 2,800 people sold out seven premiere shows in December and January that brought life back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Incorrect title attached to housing advocate
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An article in Friday’s edition of the News, “City of Medicine Hat making housing a priority in 2024” included an incorrect title. Jackie Taylor is the past-president of BILD Medicine Hat, an organization representing area homebuilders. Garry Ruff became the new president of group this month... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat security review at forefront after Edmonton incident
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Officials are reviewing building security at Medicine Hat city hall after a man fired a rifle and started a fire at Edmonton’s civic building earlier this week. No one was injured and the man faces charges, but local officials are highlighting a general security review that has been ongoing and could result in changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Condo owners group hosting information forum on Feb. 10
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Condo owners with questions about their rights or who are looking to get more involved with their associations are invited to an information forum hosted locally by the Condo Owners Forum Society of Alberta. The non-profit group will generally discuss condo rules, conflict resolution, financial matters, board governance and stage a question-and-answer session on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ken Sauer, 92, hosts his final State of the City address
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant After decades of hosting the Kiwanis Club ‘State of the City’ address, Ken Sauer says he’s is calling it a career as MC of the annual event. Sauer, 92, ended the event noting that 2024 would be his last year presiding over it, which spurred a standing ovation from several hundred business, government and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan to raise age eligibility for tobacco, vape products to 19
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The required age to buy tobacco or vape products in Saskatchewan increases next month, that province’s health ministry is advertising. Starting Feb. 1, the minimum age will be 19, up from 18 at present, to align with age restrictions on purchasing alcohol or cannabis. The move was unanimously approved by the Saskatchewan legislature last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jam Pail Bonspiel registration now open
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2024
More than 300 students are expected to take over the ice at the Kinplex during the city’s longest-running annual sporting event. Students between Grade 3-6 can now register their team of four into the 59th Jam Pail Bonspiel. Ice at the Kinplex will be converted into 13 curling sheets during the teacher’s convention for two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School expos a one-stop shop for MHPSD opportunity
By Brendan Miller on January 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students and parents had the opportunity to explore a variety of programming offered by the public school division during a two-day expo held at Crescent Heights and Medicine Hat high schools. The expo allowed schools to showcase unique educational programs they offer and gave parents and students the opportunity to meet staff and ask ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Significant upgrades needed to replace pool filter system at Big Marble
By Brendan Miller on January 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre will be closing its swimming pool for four months beginning in May to complete major upgrades to the pool’s filtration system. Under the city’s 2023-24 capital budget, $2.8 million was set aside to replace the water filters and address staff safety issues by improving access to its wave pool ... Read More »
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