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Man’s suspicious death officially ruled a homicide
By JEREMY APPEL on January 18th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The suspicious death of a man whose body was found Tuesday in Cypress County has been deemed a homicide, police say. The victim was revealed Friday as a 27-year-old male from Brooks, although the RCMP are declining to provide further identifying information. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Deanna Fontaine told the News the victim’s name won’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s ahead in 2020?
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 18th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant If you’re still signing cheques “2019” you’re really behind the times. And, not only because it’s 2020, but mostly because almost nobody writes cheques anymore. Apparently you can just touch phones now and that’s that. But, we’re looking at a new year and new decade, and it seems we are just getting a grip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honest Hatters on hand for Fair Deal Panel
By MO CRANKER on January 18th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Hundreds gathered Friday evening at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede to listen to and speak with the United Conservative Party’s Fair Deal Panel. The panel held the event to give people in the region the opportunity top share their thoughts on whether Alberta is getting a fair deal in federation. People registered before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold warnings start to lift as reprieve nears
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020
A cold weather system that painted Alberta red with extreme cold weather warnings this week is subsiding in the far south regions of the province. The public alerts issued by Environment Canada were lifted in areas closest to the Montana Border at mid-day on Thursday. Cypress Hills and Foremost, Lethbridge-Taber, Cardston and the Crowsnest Past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters gather to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas
By MO CRANKER on January 17th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Around 100 Hatters gathered this past Sunday to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas. The celebration was hosted in the basement of St. Patrick’s Church. “I think the main reason we do this as a big celebration is because it’s fun,” said John Cherwonogrodzky, who helps organize the night with his wife, Karen Anne. “For us, this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior oil firm hopes to add natural gas-fired generators to Newell plant
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020
A junior oilpatch company operating in Countess has applied to add to natural gas-fired generators to its processing plant in the County of Newell, according to an application filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission. Journey Energy stated in early December filings that it plans to add two generators, capable of producing a total of 4.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Selah Singers could dissolve after passing of its director
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 17th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade This could be the end of the road for the Selah Singers choir that was founded in October 2002 by Ralph Browne, who passed away recently. “We have not met as a board (Selah Singers is a Society) yet to discuss either a memorial of some sort or the continuation of the choir. At ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Autopsy completed but details still unknown in case of body found
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020
The autopsy for the body police found in a death classified as “suspicious” Tuesday has been completed, but there’s no indication of when more information will become publicly available. Redcliff RCMP Staff Sgt. Sean Maxwell confirmed the autopsy took place in Calgary on Wednesday, but couldn’t say for certain when police will provide an update. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skateboard group hosting concert to support cancer patient
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association will be spending this weekend giving back to the community. The group is holding a bottle drive Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in support of the upcoming The Hat Rocks Cancer concert. The show is being held by local band, The Straight Jackets, in support of guitar player Corey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Michaela Glasgo hosting pair of town halls
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020
Rookie Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Michaela Glasgo is hosting her first two town hall events next week to engage with constituents before the legislature resumes Feb. 25. The first is in Medicine Hat on Monday at the Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre at 6:30 p.m. The Brooks town hall occurs Tuesday at the local Heritage Inn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme cold creates dangerous scene for homeless
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 17th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In this week of freezing weather, nearly 25 people have been staying at the homeless shelter while others have spent nights outside. Medicine Hat Community Housing Society says there were 22 people in the Salvation Army Centre of Hope overnight shelter last Saturday. There were 24 on Sunday and 25 on Monday. “Important to ... Read More »
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