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City police warn public about a pair of phone scams
By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Police Service is warning of two types of scams it has received complaints about recently. In the first, a caller identifies themselves as being with the Canada Revenue Agency, accusing the victim of owing money and threatening them with criminal charges if they don’t pay up. The scammer then instructs the victim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accounting services expand with large-company merger
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 7th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A global accounting firm’s move into Medicine Hat will mean expanded services and staff at the local firm it is merging with, says the local partner. “There will be quite a bit new that we can offer and that’s really why this was attractive,” said Melanie Harty, a managing partner with Burns Valkenberg and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior killed in highway collision when truck and trailer hit parked tow truck
By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2019
Medicine Hat News An 83-year-old man was killed in a highway collision on the Trans-Canada on Wednesday afternoon. The collision took place between Brooks and Bassano at about 2:40 p.m., when a westbound truck carrying a horse trailer collided with a stationary tow truck that was assisting on a separate call. The tow truck had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impact of policing cuts not yet known
By JEREMY APPEL on November 7th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Cuts to certain law enforcement revenue streams in the provincial budget will have an impact, but it could have been much worse, according to Medicine Hat police chief Andy McGrogan. “Is it the worst news ever? No, but it’s not the best news,” he says. The province’s Municipal Policing Assistance and Police Officer grants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Metis Week kicks off Nov. 12
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2019
There are four events scheduled next week to celebrate Metis Week in the Hat. The festivities kick off Nov. 12 with a noon flag raising ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park that it open to the public, with lunch to follow at the Miywasin Friendship Centre. On Nov. 13, there is an Elders Appreciation Pot Luck, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Menstrual products ‘not a bloody luxury,’ say MHC students, instructor
By JEREMY APPEL on November 6th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel To end period poverty, business and visual communication students are again collecting menstrual products for the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, this time with a new brand – #NotaBloodyLuxury. The goal of the campaign is to collect more than 5,000 pounds of the product to supply the food bank for a year and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No known cases of water lead contamination in Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 6th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Utility officials in Medicine Hat say there is no evidence of lead contamination in the water they supply locally, but home owners should be aware of potential problems on pipes inside older homes. This week, a study released by major media outlets and university researchers states a widespread problem across the country with tap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final Spice Hut robbery suspect sentencing delayed again
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2019
Sentencing for one of the men who pled guilty to robbing the Spice Hut Indian restaurant postponed was postponed for a second time while the accused awaits a psychological assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre. Michael Mingo will appear next on Jan. 7 for what defence lawyer James Rouleau described Tuesday as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green energy market needs natural balance
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 6th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The next phase of the Capital Power Wind Farm could be given the go-ahead if the Alberta power market keeps improving and despite the end of large green energy power auctions in the province, company officials told investment analysts last week. The Edmonton-based utility company is currently winding up construction on 56-turbine facility near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adult accused in Kin Coulee brawl pleads guilty
By JEREMY APPEL on November 6th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The lone adult charged in relation to two consecutive Friday night fights in June at Kin Coulee Park has pled guilty to assault causing bodily harm. Counsel for Kody Brunelle, 18, ordered a pre-sentencing report Tuesday to be completed before his next appearance in provincial court on Feb. 25, when an agreed statement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Violence Prevention Month events scheduled throughout November
By medicinehatnews on November 5th, 2019
Many Family Violence Prevention Month events are occurring in the Hat throughout November, organized by various community groups. The Clothesline Project is this week, in which t-shirts will be decorated by survivors of family violence and their relatives at Medicine Hat College. All month long is the Silent Witness Exhibit at the library, where attendees ... Read More »
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