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Truck crashes into hotel after drivers suffers health incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 23rd, 2023
Medicine Hat emergency services responded to a truck crashing into the side of a hotel Friday morning. Medicine Hat Police Service says at approximately 8:08 a.m., a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado was witnessed to have left the Eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway, cross the median, breaking through a chain link fence before entering the intersection ... Read More »
1 responseHatters come together all over to ensure a Merry Christmas for all
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 23rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A good meal, a laugh and a warm smile at Christmas – social service groups and volunteers in Medicine Hat are working hard this Christmas to bring the warmth and bounty of the season to those who need it. For decades, the Kiwanis Club has staged its Christmas lunch to give anyone of any ... Read More »
1 responsePolice remind motorists of costly consequences for impaired driving
By Brendan Miller on December 23rd, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to remind motorists to find a safe, sober ride home over the Holiday Season. Police plan to continue to conduct regular check stops throughout the holidays to make sure drivers are complying with the rules and regulations of the roads. “The main concern is that everybody gets ... Read More »
1 responseParents reminded to keep toy safety in mind when shopping
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 23rd, 2023
With the Christmas season here people are shopping and buying toys for their children and loved ones. However, it is important to keep in mind safety when picking out toys, particularly for young toddlers. Health Canada is reminding and warning people to keep an eye out for toys that can put kids and toddlers at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Church services in abundance around the city for Christmas
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
Whether it be part of a long family tradition or a new experience, for those interested in joining a church service for Christmas, the following is a list of some of the options in Lethbridge. NORTH: Park Meadows Baptist 2011 15 Ave N Christmas Eve 5 p.m. St. Basil’s Catholic Church 604 13 St. N ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man back behind bars after third arrest in one year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who was arrested twice in the past year, then released on bail twice – the last time in October so he could attend drug treatment – is back behind bars for the third time. Healy was arrested last December on weapons and drug charges, granted bail two months later, then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College leveraging tech tools in research projects
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With technological advances such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality being used in many fields from entertainment to education and everything in between, the Lethbridge College is now leveraging some technological tools at their disposal to embark in research that helps multiple organizations. The Lethbridge College’s Centre for Public Safety Applied Research (CPSAR) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MADD urges drivers to plan ahead for a sober ride
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
With holiday festivities in full swing, MADD Canada is urging Canadians to keep roads safe by preventing impaired driving. “As you celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, please make the promise to yourself and your loved ones to never drive impaired and to plan ahead for a sober ride home if you’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused robber preparing for prelim
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank twice in less than a month, hopes to schedule a preliminary hearing early in the new year. During a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, court was told a conference will be held in the next few weeks for the Crown and defence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Specialty grocery store selling sweet Dutch treats for holidays in new location
By Brendan Miller on December 22nd, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local businesses and stores offer perfect last-minute gift ideas and stalking stuffers to help you finish your Christmas shopping this season. Tasty holiday treats and unique gift ideas can be found in The Dutch Store’s new location at 664 Kingsway Ave. Two weeks ago The Dutch Store moved to its Kingsway location, offering more ... Read More »
1 responseNo snow doesn’t mean no work for city crews
By JAMES TUBB on December 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The lack of snow hasn’t given Medicine Hat’s public works any days off. The city’s roads crew has utilized the lack of winter dusting to continue their between summer and winter duties that are usually cut short by the arrival of snow and ice. Craig Maunder, an operations engineer with the city, says while ... Read More »
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