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Dominion St. bats must leave on their own
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 17th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Bylaw enforcement says the owners of a bat-infested house on Dominion Street have until the middle of next week to comply with a bylaw order. They have additional time to address the bat issue. “As for the bats, it has been recommended by our local biologist that the only way to deal with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why bother? Labour council on wage panel
By JEREMY APPEL on August 17th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The vice president of the Medicine Hat and District Labour Council believes the results of the government’s panel on minimum wage are a foregone conclusion. “I don’t even know why they’re having a panel in the first place,” Cliff Campbell told the News. “It seems like what they want the results of the panel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta forms panel to research server wage
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 16th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Local MLAs say the government’s establishment of a panel to assess the minimum wage for severs of alcohol is the best way to move forward. “The statistics I’ve seen is showing that the average restaurant is employing less employees now (with a higher minimum wage) … and people are working fewer hours,” Cypress-Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseMan expected to plead guilty to two of 17 charges faced over single incident
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2019
A man accused of 17 offences stemming form a single incident, including conspiracy and belonging to a criminal organization, is expected to plead guilty to trafficking drugs and possessing property obtained through crime. Ian Gabriel, 45, didn’t personally appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court Thursday because he is in the Maritimes, as permitted under his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cops, Pops and Pizza event will raise money in support of Special Olympians
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2019
Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service will be at the Strachan Road Boston Pizza Saturday to show support for local Special Olympians. From 4-7 p.m., officers will be serving customers alongside the honoured athletes, who are coming from across southern Alberta, for the fundraiser dubbed “Cops, Pops and Pizza.” All tips will go toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police release photo and description of wanted man, seek assistance
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2019
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted for several crimes. In a news release, the Medicine Hat Police Service provided a photo of Justin Castor, who is wanted for flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen credit card, possession of stolen property and breach of probation. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detours will be in effect next week near Sixth Avenue SE for downtown sewer repairs
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2019
The city says sanitary sewer repairs on Sixth Avenue SE near the transit parkade downtown will start on Monday . This road will be closed between Third Street and Fourth Street for about five days and there will be detours in effect. Area businesses will remain open and continue to have access to their properties. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City resurfacing two streches of road; one downtown, one in the northwest
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
Starting today, the city will be resurfacing a couple roads: Fourth Street SE, from McLeod Trail to Fifth Avenue, and Hargrave Way, from Seventh Street NW to Herald Drive. This will require the removal of the top 50 mm of asphalt and then placing the new asphalt on top, which could take more than a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overdose Awareness Day events aim to end addiction stigma
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Drug Coalition is hosting its second annual Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 29 at the city’s iconic giant chess set. The event will include a free BBQ, live music, an open mic for attendees to share their stories of their or loved ones’ struggles with addiction, a talk from an Indigenous Elder, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous history tour available Sunday, hosted by Miywasin Centre
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
The Miywasin Friendship Centre is hosting a tour Sunday afternoon focusing on Medicine Hat’s Indigenous history. The first stop of the journey is the Saamis Tepee, where participants will meet their Indigenous guide who will explain the meaning behind the hand-painted illustrated story boards and their significance to First Nation heritage. The Seven Persons Coulee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burger-eating competition will raise money for HALO
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2019
Sirens Bar and Grill is hosting a burger-eating competition to raise money for HALO on Aug. 24. The first person to finish a two-pound hamburger and roughly a pound of fries in the allotted hour wins a $75 Sirens gift certificate. “The four-patty monster is not for the faint of heart,”cautions the event description on ... Read More »
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