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Psychologist testifies at Bentley murder trial
By JEREMY APPEL on October 22nd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A man who repeatedly confessed to a brutal 2016 murder “snapped” after a lifetime of trauma, substance abuse and mental illness, according to a psychologist’s testimony. Court heard Monday from Leslie Block, the first of two witnesses in the trial to determine whether Noah Bentley is criminally culpable for second-degree murder after stabbing Brenda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renovations underway at library for Co-op-funded play space
By MO CRANKER on October 22nd, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Public Library is moving ahead with renovations to its kids’ library and hopes to have things wrapped up early next year. The public library announced earlier this year that it had received more than $74,000 from South Country Co-op to create a free play space for children in the community – ... Read More »
1 responseCity sells Primrose parcel for $1M
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 22nd, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city has accepted a “modern, unique” proposal to develop a green space near the Connaught community, as well as a $1-million selling price on the contentious piece of land. Council approved the sale, for 3.2 acres that fronts on College and Primrose drives, at Monday’s council meeting to Enclave Development, which plans to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province cancels petrochemical announcement
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2019
The province had been planning an announcement today likely regarding how it plans to handle a petrochemical diversification program launched by the previous government. The announcement was cancelled early Monday evening. Energy Minister Sonya Savage and Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally were scheduled to speak Tuesday morning at the Interpipeline Heartland complex, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP believe they found body of missing boater
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2019
After a two-week search of Lake Newell, RCMP believe they have found the body of a missing boater. An “underwater vehicle” equipped with a camera found the remains of a 45-year-old male at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Brooks RCMP detachment reported on Monday. The man had parted ways with his wife at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Oct. 21-27, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 2019
Oct. 21 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. Oct. 21 – The Good Life: A Political Book Club, MH Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 22 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. Oct. 23 – Roving Gyms, Downtown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First ever Ski Swap a successful one
By MO CRANKER on October 21st, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hatters were able to trade in old skiing and snowboarding equipment this weekend to get a deal on new gear. Saturday marked the first ever Ski Swap in the city, “This is designed to help families recirculate their ski equipment,” said organizer John Haley. “This is a good way for people to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter says climate strike was one to remember
By MO CRANKER on October 21st, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Friday afternoon’s climate strike in Edmonton was an event to remember for Hatter Kaleigh McArthur, While in Edmonton, McArthur decided to spend the day at the rally that 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg was speaking at. She says it was an experience she definitely won’t forget. “Both myself and my niece are very passionate about ... Read More »
1 responseMarket offers one-stop Holiday shop
By MO CRANKER on October 21st, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker While we’re just over halfway through October, Hatters were able to get an early start on their Christmas shopping at this weekend’s Fall Into Christmas Market. The market ran all weekend at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, with an estimated 10,000 people passing through to take a look at what the vendors had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber of Commerce hands out annual Business Awards
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards ceremony Friday evening at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. There were a total of 97 nominations in 14 categories – roughly 500 people took in the ceremony. The Award of Excellence is the big prize every year, with the Medicine Hat Brewing Company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Medicine Hat is bracing itself for a big week ahead
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 19th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There are a few white-knuckle moments in the week ahead, and specifically for city accountants. The provincial budget and the federal election will potentially have big implications for the city’s capital construction program. The 2019-2022 local plan – passed just 10 months ago – calls for grants from “other levels of government” to do ... Read More »
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