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Some old, some new on public school board
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Public School Board welcomes two new trustees, along with three incumbents, after Monday’s municipal election. The two new trustees are Yvonne Sissons, whose three children attend public schools, and Patrick Grisonich, a familiar name with over 30 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in the city. Grisonich, who collected the ... Read More »
1 responseWife makes CCTV court appearance charged with murder of county councillor
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 18th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The body of a missing Suffield man was discovered near Piapot, Sask., the News has learned, and his wife appeared in court Monday charged with his murder. Carrying an oxygen tank and with her voice quivering, Deborah Belyea appeared in Medicine Hat provincial court Monday charged with second-degree murder in the death of her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters vote ‘yes’ in both provincial referendums
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2021
While official results on the referendum and Senate races won’t be determined until Friday, Medicine Hat voted overwhelmingly in favour of removing equalization from the constitution and moving to permanent Daylight Saving Time. On the matter of equalization, 12,846 Hatters voted in favour of removing it from the constitution, with 5,667 voting in opposition. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!KofC member showing off set of Fourth Degree uniforms
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local resident Andy Hamel is sharing a display he constructed which depicts the evolution of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus uniforms with Catholic churches and assemblies across Alberta. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization involved in charity and fundraising projects across the globe. There are numerous degrees within the Knights of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local chronic pain sufferer desperate to find new doc
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com For 12 years Blair Gehring has been taking prescription narcotics to manage his chronic pain. When his physician, Dr. Ian Gebhardt, was charged on Oct. 5 with sexual assault for an incident which allegedly took place in the 1980s, Gehring was left in the lurch without a doctor or a way to renew his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community shows confidence in incumbent Catholic school trustees
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Monday’s election results saw few changes within the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education. David Leahy, Kathy Glasgo, Richard Mastel and Rev. Mr. Robert Risling were all reelected as school board trustees. The only change in the board is the addition of Bernie Kinch who will be taking over Peter Grad’s seat. Grad did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A theme of change as new faces dominate council vote
By JAMES TUBB and KENDALL KING on October 18th, 2021
It will be a new-look council for Medicine Hat following an election night full of change. Only two incumbents remain and there will be five women on Medicine Hat’s council, including Ramona Robbins (8,113) who finished with the highest number of votes out of 33 candidates. She says her first priority once council starts working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing Cypress County councillor found dead, wife charged with homicide
By James Tubb on October 16th, 2021
Medicine Hat News The wife of a Cypress County councillor has been charged with his murder one week after he was reported missing. Alfred “Alf” Belyea was the subject of a missing person investigation that launched following the Thanksgiving weekend. At the time RCMP told reporters that he was last seen on Oct. 8 after ... Read More »
1 responseFright Files: A frightening past at Industrial Avenue slaughter house
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 16th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com There is a moment when driving into Medicine Hat on the 41A Highway when you are within sight of the city but cannot see it. Its buildings are hidden beyond the coulee. The rolling hills swallowing any sign of life. When you finally reach the peak and begin your descent, the lights of houses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man facing several charges after allegedly taking part in cross-province crime spree
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man faces a raft of charges including assaulting a police officer with a weapon after authorities say he led them on a two-day cross-provincial crime spree. Craig Edward Perini, 31, appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Thursday to face 23 charges, while Joshua Francis McCarthy, 35, faces six charges, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaccine clinics at the Mall this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City-sponsored vaccine clinics will take place this weekend at the Medicine Hat Mall, officials have announced. No appointment is needed, and everyone aged older than 12 in need of a first or second dose is encouraged to take part. “Vaccination rates continue to rise in our city and this is good news,” said Merrick ... Read More »
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