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City police are warning public of dangerous street drug ‘blue heroin’
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Police Service is warning of a new and dangerous opioid-based drug known as “blue heroin,” or “diz,” following two calls for service relating to potential overdoses on Tuesday. The drug has a bright, royal blue colour and may be solid in rock form, according to a Thursday release from MHPS. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scholarships available through Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction program
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Scholarship funding is available for students studying in fields where gender is traditionally under-represented. The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program is now accepting applications. Total funding for the program is $225,000. Up to 90 student applicants in two categories will each receive $2,500. One scholarship program is open to women younger than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point unveils newest Story Walk
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Police Point Park is ready to unveil a new Story Walk. The latest walk will feature “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner and will be available to take part in on Saturday. Upon completing the walk, participants can knock on the Nature Centre door to claim a prize coupon for the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction rebound eased painful year
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
A relative bounce in residential construction, renovations and several new commercial projects kept Medicine Hat’s construction sector active in 2020, but the lack of new major projects left building permit figures lower for the year. New statistics from the city’s planning department peg the estimated value of proposed construction during the year at $48.8 million. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health tech company with Hat roots announces major acquisition
By MO CRANKER on January 22nd, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Mark Sakamoto and business partner Sachin Aggarwal’s digital health company has made another big move in the business world. Think Research recently announced the acquisition of fellow health company MDBriefcase – a transaction worth more than $25 million in cash and stock options. Think Research is also taking on roughly $3 million in debt ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple charges laid in Monday’s weapons incident
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Medicine Hat Police Service’s Major Crime Section has charged 54-year-old Dale Melbourn with multiple weapons-related offences following a high-risk incident that took place Monday in an isolated area near Smelter Avenue and Factory Street. An MHPS release states that around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, members received a report of a male in distress who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three hurt in grain elevator fire
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2021
Three people were injured near Brooks on Wednesday as crews fought to extinguish a blaze at a grain elevator. Brooks RCMP, firefighters and utility workers were dispatched the area west of the city at about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A release from the Mounties states three people were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five deaths from Meadowlands outbreak
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 21st, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A COVID outbreak reported at a local seniors’ residence is now linked to five deaths. Meadowlands Retirement Residence in Medicine Hat revealed on Dec. 30 that nine residents had tested positive since the outbreak began on Dec. 19, and sadly two deaths were linked to it. There was also one member of staff who ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual Polar Plunge going virtual this year
By MO CRANKER on January 21st, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Brent Secondiak is no stranger to jumping into freezing cold water for a good cause. For as many years as it has been running in Medicine Hat, Secondiak and his Medicine Hat Police colleagues have taken part in the Polar Plunge. The event is simple: jump into cold water and raise money for Special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police in Brooks investigate remains of 25-year-old as possible murder
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2021
Medicine Hat News Major crimes investigators have taken over an investigation in Brooks, where the body of a 25-year-old man was found on Tuesday morning. A brief release from the Brooks RCMP detachment on Wednesday states that it has passed off the file to the service’s Major Crime Unit for southern Alberta. The body was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two positive COVID cases confirmed at Seven Persons School, isolation protocol underway
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2021
Medicine Hat News There are two positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Seven Persons School. Prairie Rose School Division was notified of a second case at the school on Sunday. Alberta Health Services has notified 24 students and six staff that they are close contacts. One substitute was also deemed a close contact. All close ... Read More »
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