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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 »
Be the first to comment!Fall Into Christmas Market runs this weekend at Stampede grounds
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 16th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Signatures’ Fall Into Christmas Market will be taking over the Household at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede this weekend. The market features local vendors as well as artisans and craftspeople from across the country, who will be showcasing Christmas decor, edible treats and a selection of gift ware. The market runs from 10 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fright 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!City Briefs: Portion of Division Avenue N to close next week for new natural gas line
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Division Avenue near the Family Leisure Centre will be closed for about a week starting Tuesday as crews bore a new natural gas line under the roadway. North and southbound traffic will be detoured onto 20th Street and Northlands Way, respectively. Bridge upgrades Two bridges in city parks will be closed to traffic and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What lies beneath the prairie fire the focus of archeological presentation next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Prairie fires revealing ancient campsites and stone monuments will be the subject of an online presentation held next week by the Southeastern Alberta Archeological Society. The Oct. 20 event will feature Josh Chase, a district archeologist with the Bureau of Land Management in Montana, who will discuss several recently discovered sites in the Milk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not much left but to vote for mayoral candidates
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 16th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The finish line is in sight for mayoral candidates sprinting toward Monday’s municipal election. The campaign that officially began on the day of the federal election, will wrap up for almost five dozen mayoral, council and school board candidates when polls close at 8 p.m. on Oct. 18. Incumbent candidate Ted Clugston has argued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glass House Haunting fundraiser back for a second year
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on October 15th, 2021
The Glass House Haunting fundraiser is bound to provide a spook-tacular experience for guests in its second year, but in a different location. The Redcliff Youth Centre is the sole host of the haunted house fundraiser this year and has moved its location from Second Street SW in Redcliff to Suntaira Growers Inc. at 332 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rolling Hills distillery makes point of keeping it local
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 15th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Pivot Spirits Ltd., a craft distillery in Rolling Hills, has been described as a hidden gem more than once, founder Lars Hirch says. Hirch and his wife Rachelle Fiset co-own the company, which was established in 2018. The Pivot Spirits building, which combines the distillery, restaurant and dining area, didn’t open until March of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous woman walking to Kamloops to honour residential school victims and survivors
By JAMES TUBB on October 15th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Jazz Lavallee is walking across Canada with a heavy backpack and an even heavier heart. The 38-year-old is walking from the former Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg to Kamloops in honour of the 215 bodies found in mass graves at the former Indian Residential School in May. She said upon hearing about the children’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals getting vaccinated at swifter pace
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 15th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews About 1,200 Hatters received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine over the past 12 days, according to figures provided by Alberta Health Services. That comes as provincial health and medical officials stress vaccination as the best way to prevent serious effects of the disease, stem new infection and stop rising case loads in ... Read More »
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