Local News
Alleged robbery suspect turns out to be 15-year-old teen with pellet gun
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2020
A 15-year-old male teenager has been arrested and charged after police say he pointed a pellet gun during a liquor store robbery on Monday night. Medicine Hat police stated early Tuesday that they were searching for a male suspect after a robber took cash and merchandise from a liquor store on South Railway Street in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stats show fentanyl overdose deaths in Alberta on the rise
By MO CRANKER on September 24th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker More than two people are dying every day in Alberta from an overdose. The provincial government released Quarter Two statistics from this year, which show a stark increase in fentanyl-related poisoning. In the second quarter of 2020, 301 people have died of an unintentional opioid poisoning. Of those, 284 were fentanyl-related deaths. There were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!APARC’s space scare subsides for now
By MO CRANKER on September 24th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Last week Alberta Pound and Rescue Centres asked the community for immediate support so it could make space in its shelter and avoid euthanizing animals. After quite a bit of social media action, APARC has gained some breathing room and the alarm has been turned off – for now. Since APARC is contracted by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On-demand transit touted after test ride
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 24th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two city councillors and members of the media test drove a pilot project to offer “on-demand” transit service on two north-end bus routes this fall. “It worked well,” said Coun. Phil Turnbull, who, along with Coun. Kris Samraj, was picked up from a random point in Crescent Heights and delivered to the Family Leisure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resident, family survey results released for seniors care facilities
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2020
The Health Quality Council of Alberta released the results of its 2019 designated supportive living resident and family experience surveys in a pair of reports Wednesday. The reports – one of which surveyed 2,857 residents, while the other polled 4,589 family members – list the overall care rating submitted by residents at 7.8, while family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Motz slams throne speech for a lack of Western focus
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2020
Local member of parliament Glen Motz says he will “absolutely not” support Wednesday’s Throne Speech as it lacked specific outreach to Western Canada, and doesn’t do enough to restart the economy from its pandemic lull, he told reporters. “I can’t support it when it doesn’t support Western Canadians or the needs of Canadians,” he said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber survey shows mask animosity
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 23rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A general survey suggests Hatters not only don’t favour a local mandatory mask bylaw but even suggest one would make them less likely to patronize local businesses in person. The poll was conducted by the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce this month, and eventually 2,700 people responded with only one third support for mandatory ... Read More »
3 responsesLocal elected officials worry about ‘green’ efforts in Throne Speech
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 23rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Southeast Alberta’s politicians are wary about what might by in today’s Throne Speech in Ottawa, even if it contains job creation plans in renewable energy that’s an economic priority in the region. “I’m afraid of the Throne Speech when it comes to green energy to tell the truth,” Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Hills Wish Ride draws in 37K
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2020
The ninth annual Cypress Hills Wish Ride brought in a record $37,000 dollars in the face of COVID-19 last weekend. The Wish Ride rallies local horseback riding enthusiasts together for a trot at Historic Reesor Ranch while drumming up funds for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. The event came at a perfect time too, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public schools’ online hub teaching more than 450 kids
By MO CRANKER on September 23rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker When schools closed in March, education boards were forced into a scramble to get emergency online learning ready for students. But an extended summer afforded local boards the time to put together online learning programming that met the needs of everyone involved. The Medicine Hat Public School District has been running its At-Home Learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek liquor store robbery suspect
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2020
Police are looking for a man who robbed a liquor store on Monday night while brandishing a weapon. The culprit entered the store, located on South Railway Street, at about 7:50 p.m. and demanded cash from a clerk. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of money and some merchandise. Medicine Hat Police Service’s major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
