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Highway signs approved for SE Alberta that read ‘HALO Country’
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2019
Highway signs in the region will welcome motorists to “HALO Country” as well as Cypress County. County councillors approved that the message, supporting regional emergency helicopter service, be added to signs to county markers at the expense of the society which operates the service. Eight locations on Highway Nos. 1 and 3 will eventually advertise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Courthouse evacuated when suspicious package found
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2019
UPDATE from MHPS on Friday morning: The Medicine Hat Police Service continues to investigate an incident that took place at the courthouse September 19, 2019, which resulted in a precautionary evacuation of the premises. The investigation has not revealed any suspicious activity, packages or substances. One person was taken to hospital as a precaution, however ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty plea for methamphetamine possession lands man in jail for 15 days
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2019
A man accused of possessing methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking pled guilty to the lesser charge of simple possession, resulting from an incident where police found more than a half-ounce of the drug in his vehicle’s trunk. Lawrence Vandermeulen received a 15-day sentence as part of a joint submission at his Thursday appearance in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Customers in central Medicine Hat lose power for part of Thursday morning
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2019
About 2,600 homes and businesses in central Medicine Hat were without power for 90 minutes Thursday morning after a pole fire caused by rain cut off service at about 6 a.m. The outage affected the Southeast and Southwest Hill communities as well as Kensington and some parts of the light industrial area after damage to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man wanted by local police arrested after found in stolen Sask. vehicle
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2019
A 20-year-old man who has been wanted by police for the past month has been located and arrested in a vehicle stolen from Leader, Sask. Justin Castor, whose photo police released in mid-August seeking public assistance in tracking him down, was found with a 26-year-old woman, who was also arrested. Castor was wanted for flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recycling company figures talks with city not dead yet
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 20th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The head of a company that currently picks up blue cart recycling in the City of Medicine Hat says he wishes the city well in its search for a lower cost option, adding however, that he still considers talks with the city ongoing. Danny Ardellini is the head of Environment 360 Services, also known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point celebrating World Rivers Day with event along recently opened trail
By MO CRANKER on September 20th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Police Point Park is hosting an event Sunday evening to celebrate World Rivers Day and to officially open a trail that was closed for more than two-and-a-half years. Park Interpreter Marty Drut says he is not sure if World Rivers Day has ever been celebrated in the city, but Police Point Park is excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Brothers Big Sisters rebrands
By JEREMY APPEL on September 20th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada is re-branding, revealing Wednesday a new logo, updated mandate and slogan. Holly Stadnicki, executive director of the Medicine Hat chapter, told the News the new brand is based around the three most important actors in BBBS – the agency, the mentor, and the child and their family. “Those three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coin & Stamp show Saturday at Higdon
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
The city’s annual autumn Coin & Stamp Show is happening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Higdon Hall on the Stampede Grounds. Attendees will be able to purchase circulated coins, mint products, paper money, U.S. products and collecting supplies, as well as mint and used stamps, first-day covers, souvenir stamps, Canadian stamps, world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank in talks with public schools about ‘community hub’
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 19th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Medicine Hat Public School Division has entered into a partnership with the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank Association to explore the creation of a “community hub.” Mark Davidson, superintendent of schools, emphasized it was simply to “explore” the possibilities at this stage. He says a community hub has the potential to provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police association annual ball set for Oct. 19
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Police Association is hosting its 60th annual ball Oct. 19. The event, which is open to the public, costs $65 per person or $450 for an eight-person table. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:45 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in-person from the Medicine Hat Lodge and Convention ... Read More »
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