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Inquiry coming in death of Hunchak’s alleged killer
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The public may now learn about the seven-year-old homicide of a local used car dealer early next year as a long-planned inquiry is now set to move forward. Chester Hunchak’s body was found after a police standoff and shooting just south of Medicine Hat city limits in March 2014. The man believed responsible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grants target two groups focused on caring support
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 26th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta presented two local initiatives with a $25,000 grant funded by its Smart and Caring Community Grant on Friday afternoon. The grant, part of the Community Impact Award, is designed for organizations with innovative project ideas showing creativity, leadership and community support. “We see what they’re doing in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz explains vote against conversion therapy ban
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 26th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner’s MP was one of 63 Members of Parliament to vote against a bill banning the practice of conversion therapy in Canada, however Glen Motz says he is against conversion therapy but that the “Liberal legislation” known as Bill C-6 has a vague definition, which is why he couldn’t support the bill Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sky is the limit for Eagle Butte valedictorian
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Lindsay O’Connell, valedictorian of Eagle Butte High School in Dunmore, not only excelled in basketball and volleyball and kept up her talent with the cello, but is also an almost fully licensed private airplane pilot upon the completion of her high school career. O’Connell says the Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weapons charge follows high-profile incident on busy stretch
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man faces only a single weapons charge following a high-profile incident and police negotiations near a busy south-end intersection Thursday night. The service told the public to avoid the intersection of Dunmore Road and Ross Glen Drive at about 9 p.m. that night, and brought in the tactical team to contain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Creek, Shaunavon among Sask. communities getting fibre-optic internet
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Maple Creek and Shaunavon are on the list of locations that will see fibre-optic internet service installed by SaskTel by 2023, while the Crown corporation announced it will double spending on the program. An additional 24 Saskatchewan municipalities will see higher capacity and faster internet internet service, according to a release, which pegs total ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rescue Me! Report on emergency helicopter service leaves issue up in the air
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com It’s been an uphill battle for HALO air ambulance since it launched in 2007 as a one-year pilot project that has since become a 14-year going concern. The challenge throughout the emergency rescue helicopter’s history spanning six premiers and three different ruling provincial parties has been to secure stable and consistent government funding. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons charge following negotiation with police
By Ryan McCracken on June 25th, 2021
A Medicine Hat man faces only a single weapons charge following police negotiations near a busy intersection on Thursday night. The service told the public to avoid the area of Dunmore Road and Ross Glen Drive at about 9 p.m. that night, and brought in the tactical team to contain the man and his vehicle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More jail time for man convicted over stolen property crimes
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 25th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com A man who was the subject of investigations by police across southern Alberta last fall was sentenced to 90 days in jail on top of the 2.5 years he was sentenced to last week. On Sept. 24, 2020, nearly $20,000 in stolen property was located in Medicine Hat following an investigation by city and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For The Record: WestJet resuming flights to Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 25th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews WestJet flights will resume to Medicine Hat on Monday morning, the airline and officials at the Medicine hat Regional Airport have confirmed. The airline announced last February it would halt flights at several regional routes, including Medicine Hat, from mid-March until June 24 owing to the decline in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed’s new home official
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 25th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Mustard Seed made its ribbon cutting official on Thursday afternoon – its brand new community centre on Allowance Avenue is finished and ready to serve those in need, says its managing director. “Today is a very special day. We are honouring all our donors who have put their hard work gift of donation ... Read More »
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