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Vocalist pair giving library concert in support of SPCA, food bank
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2019
Two local vocalists are giving a concert at Medicine Hat Public Library on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., with proceeds going to charity. Classically trained vocalist Lydia Burger and Edmund Camphor, who has been the recipient of a number of awards, have been performing together for some time. “About five years ago we teamed up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K9 Unit assists in arrest of man fleeing from traffic stop
By JEREMY APPEL on October 4th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A man who attempted to flee an early Thursday morning traffic stop was arrested with assistance of the K9 Unit, according to police. Members of Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Team 4 pulled over a vehicle for a traffic infraction around 8:20 a.m. on Altawana Drive, when the male occupant of the vehicle attempted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The (not-always) true stories of city’s gas lamps
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 4th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Kyle Franz walked into the Esplanade archives this summer looking for a volunteer project to keep busy, and decided to learn more about one of the most-asked-about facets of the city’s history. Visitors to the city’s historical repository often had questions about the gas lamps that line downtown streets and occupy large amount of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora plant nears completion
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2019
Aurora Cannabis provided investors with an update on a long list of infrastructure projects and related company operations on Thursday, stating that the majority of its massive outlay of cash for facilities is coming to an end. As for the 1.6-million square-foot facility currently under construction in Medicine Hat, the company only states the Aurora ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO has not been paid per call since one-time grant
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 3rd, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade HALO says since receiving a one-time grant from Alberta Health earlier this year it no longer receives a fee for the calls it is dispatched on. “HALO did receive funding from Alberta Health Services for a short time on a ‘fee-for-service’ model before receiving the restricted $1-million grant,” said Paul Carolan HALO representative. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College hosting talk on mental health, suicide awareness
By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2019
Medicine Hat College is hosting a talk on mental health and suicide awareness from Josh Rivedal Oct. 9. The free event – dubbed “The i’Mpossible Project” – will occur at the Eresman Theatre from 7:30-9 p.m. According to his website, Rivedal began his career as an actor before embarking on the path of public speaking, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County waiting on others before committing to gas well plan
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 3rd, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant DUNMORE Cypress County councillors declined to vote on taking part in a provincially funded shallow gas well tax abatement strategy until it can potentially align action with other rural councils around Alberta. “There needs to be a lot more discussion about this,” Reeve Dan Hamilton told Tuesday’s council meeting in Dunmore. Council members voted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancer Society and CIBC team up Sunday for annual Run for the Cure
By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2019
The 28th annual Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure takes place on Sunday at Echo Dale. The opening ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. The five- and one-kilometre runs start at 10 a.m. The CIBC Run for the Cure is the largest, single-day, volunteer-led event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP recover safe and merchandise stolen from Vulcan County Co-op
By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2019
Mounties have recovered a store safe and $13,000 worth of merchandise taken during a break-in at a rural Co-op store in Vulcan County. Gleichen RCMP searched a property near Cluny on Sept. 27 and arrested three people after a stolen vehicle was spotted near the location. They say lottery tickets, ammunition, consumer goods and cigarettes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown homeless camp found
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 3rd, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Police say they have dismantled another encampment of homeless people in a garage downtown where used needles were also found. The garage provides access to Chinook Place on Fourth Street SE but is entered from Fifth Street next to one of the exterior walls of St. Barnabas Church. There is only a narrow lane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of sex crimes kicked out, banned from college
By JEREMY APPEL on October 3rd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A young man accused of sex crimes involving children and animals has been expelled from his program at Medicine Hat College and banned from campus, according to a senior administrator. Cody Herrell, 26, was a student in the Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing at MHC, where he founded a club for its membership, according to ... Read More »
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