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Canada Day celebrations return to Elkwater
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 30th, 2022
This year, a core group of volunteers decided to bring back the Canada Day events in Elkwater. Val Pearson, one of the key volunteers, said, “A group six volunteers decided they would organize the events this year and hopefully it will continue in upcoming years.” Most morning events are at the Learning Centre. A tattoo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teacher accused of sexual assault, exploitation has prelim hearing in August
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local teacher accused of sexual exploitation will see the matter go to a preliminary hearing on Aug. 15. Rebecca McCubbin was charged with single counts of sexual assault and sexual exploitation in December 2021, and pleaded not-guilty on both charges in February. On Wednesday, a date was fixed to hold a one-day preliminary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPL closing Sundays for summer
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 30th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Public Library will be closing for all Sundays and have reduced Monday evening hours from July 3 to September 4. According to the MHPL website, Sunday hours will return on Sept. 11. Rebecca Harper, chair of the Medicine Hat Public Library Board, explained, “The City of Medicine Hat implemented a be-fit-financially approach ... Read More »
2 responsesMP Motz defends police duty over Lich arrest
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s MP and former senior police official says the rhetoric regarding the Tamara Lich case needs to be turned down, including calls on social media that local police be punished for executing an arrest warrant. Medicine Hat police took the Redcliff resident and key organizer of the Freedom Convoy protest into custody this ... Read More »
2 responsesCity property taxes due today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Today is the last day to pay 2022 property tax without penalty or to sign up for tax instalment payment plan. Amounts unpaid as of the end of business on June 30 will be charged an immediate 7 per cent penalty, then 1 per cent monthly.. Mill rates approved in April will see the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal author pens book on NHL team name origins
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com When Medicine Hat resident Tom Waters was a boy, he dreamed of becoming an NHL statistician. While advancements in technology snuffed out Waters’ dream job long ago, his passion for the league never diminished. Now, more than 40 years later, Waters is sharing his passion in a new book titled ‘Unique Origin of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road work on Carry Drive will affect traffic for two months
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2022
Motorists travelling on Carry Drive can expect delays and detours over the next two months, as city crews replace damaged storm water, and other infrastructure, and upgrade road and intersection design. Set to begin July 5, the construction will intermittently affect parts of Carry Drive from Cameron Road to the top of Scholten Hill. Construction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lich to appear in Ottawa court today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Tamara Lich will appear in an Ottawa courtroom today to answer to an allegation that she broke her bail conditions while in Alberta. She was arrested Monday by Medicine Hat police who were acting on a Canada-wide warrant issued by Ottawa police, but the official reason behind a charge has not been released. Lich, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gasoline costs drop slightly (still huge)
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Gas prices plunged in Medicine Hat on Tuesday afternoon, falling by as much as 10 cents at some stations after tickling the $2 mark. Regular unleaded gas was advertised at $1.819 at Co-op on Maple Avenue and some other standalone retail locations in the city. That’s a full 10 cents difference from the weekend ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer of man charged in standoff argues client’s legal responsibility
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The lawyer for a Medicine Hat man charged with firing a gun during a standoff with police is seeking a determination of whether his client can be held legally responsible. Attorney Justin Dean told Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Tuesday he is arranging to have his client Barry Reed, 67, assessed to determine his ... Read More »
1 responseWeed-control goats make return to Police Point
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com When it comes to invasive species removal, these fellows are the G.O.A.T. Their eyes filled with determination – and a hint of hunger – more than 200 goats unloaded into Police Point Park on Tuesday morning. Their mission: to removal all leafy spurge. Their method: to munch. The goats, which belong to Creekside Goat ... Read More »
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