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City Notebook:The not-so-secret plans of working together
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant When a badly kept secret hangs around for so long, it’s hard to recall what’s been made official and what hasn’t. Whatever the case, it’s pretty clear that an expansive area northwest of Redcliff proposed vaguely as a “joint planning exercise” in a planned update to the city, Redcliff and county development agreement is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jewelry store robbery arrests made
By JEREMY APPEL on February 15th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have made two arrests in relation to a jewelry store robbery earlier this week. Around 3:24 a.m. Monday, an individual broke into Gold Pro Jewellers on 13th Avenue SE by smashing a window. Once inside, they allegedly stole several rings and earrings with a total value of $39,000. Arrests were made Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man whose alleged actions caused hold-and-secure at school is ID’d
By JEREMY APPEL on February 15th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have revealed the identity of a man arrested last week after a crime spree across Medicine Hat that resulted in a hold-and-secure implemented at Southview School. Julian Morris, 32, faces two charges of break-and-enter into a residence, as well as individual counts of possessing a weapon dangerous to the public, wearing a disguise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta wants 22% fee reduction on eye care for seniors, kids
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 15th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Association of Optometrists says Alberta Health is asking for a 22 per cent reduction in fees for eye care for seniors and children. In late December, the AAO received this communication from the government, said president Dr. Troy Brady. “We do feel that their proposals will result in poor eye health care ... Read More »
1 responseHatter among those defrauded of $2M, charges laid
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2020
Authorities say that 11 Albertans, including at least one in Medicine Hat, were defrauded of a total of $2 million after lending money to man who had been barred from trading securities. Nicholas (Nick) John Felgate, of Rockyview County north of Calgary, has been charged by the Alberta RCMP and Alberta Securities Commission with eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Can solar solve abandoned well issues?
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A southern Alberta group that says mid-sized solar arrays on abandoned well-sites could provide an easier out for struggling gas companies, allay rural landowner concerns, and preserve lease payments is close to finalizing a pilot project. RenuWell has worked for several years developing a model to assume reclaimed well sites for power production. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP suggests contacting your caseworker as solution to CORE program cancellation
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 15th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The provincial government says the solution for parents affected by the cancellation of CORE Association’s children’s program is to contact their child’s caseworker. A total of 33 children with special needs are currently enrolled in the program that will end on March 20. “Community and Social Services staff will work closely with individuals and ... Read More »
1 responseMan in custody after high-risk incident at city schools
By Mo Cranker on February 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker One man has been arrested and is in the hospital after a “high-risk” incident led to the closing of two Hat schools. The Medicine Hat Police Service sent out a notice just after noon letting people know that Notre Dame Academy and Roy Wilson Learning Centre were on secure and hold because of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herrell facing more charges
By JEREMY APPEL on February 14th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A 26-year-old man previously accused of various sexual offences, including bestiality, had four additional charges laid against him last week that allege he was actively involved in creating child pornography. Cody Herrell’s defence counsel Sarah Lewans appeared on his behalf at provincial court Thursday, where the new charges against him were read into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myriad opportunities converging for MHC job fair on Feb. 26
By Medicine Hat News on February 14th, 2020
More than 40 employers will be at Medicine Hat College for its annual community job fair in a couple weeks. The event will take place Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Hall and give Hatters an opportunity to learn about and pursue a wide variety of careers. “We’re looking forward to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op partners with FLC for its massive fitness centre
By Medicine Hat News on February 14th, 2020
The Family Leisure Centre unveiled its newly-branded 17,000 square-foot South Country Co-op Fitness Centre on Thursday. “The FLC offers a variety of health and wellness programming for everyone,” said James Will, the city’s general manager of parks and recreation. “The South Country Co-op Fitness Centre really is a place where everyone, regardless of ability, can ... Read More »
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