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Hatter feeling better after unique procedure to fix prostate cancer
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 21st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Darryl Kettner looks fit and healthy as he reveals he had a unique procedure for prostate cancer three weeks ago. It is prostate cancer awareness month and Kettner says he was aware of his PSA levels from blood tests all the way back to 2012. His were always near the upper threshold of acceptability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repeat sex offender released from prison, moves to Calgary
By JEREMY APPEL on September 21st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A repeat sexual offender from Medicine Hat has been released from prison and is residing in Calgary, according to a public warning from that city’s police force. Michael Delmas, 36, was released from custody Friday after the completion of his six-and-a-half year sentence handed down in Medicine Hat Provincial Court for one count of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-to-Medicine Hat transit service will continue
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 20th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The City of Brooks says a transit service that began in February between that city and Medicine Hat is continuing. What began as a pilot project was made possible by a 2014 grant from the provincial government to supply regional transportation. There was slightly more than $56,000 left over, said Amy Rommens, manager of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PTHAC to meet Monday in Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2019
The Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council will meet Monday in Brooks and the public is welcome to attend. The meeting takes place in the Brooks Health Centre, 440 Third Street SE, from noon to 3 p.m. The program will include an update on health services from Alberta Health Services south zone leadership and a presentation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alzheimer’s Coffee Break Awareness event at Valleyview
By medicinehatnews on September 19th, 2019
An Alzheimer’s Coffee Break Awareness event is taking place on Friday and you are invited. The location is Age Care Valleyview, 65 Valleyview Drive, at 1:30 p.m. Someone from the Alzheimer’s Society will be present and there will be a question and information session... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour relations denies Ironworkers union application to represent workers at Whitla Wind Farm
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
A union competing to represent workers on the Whitla Wind Farm construction project has been denied in its bid by the Alberta Labour Relations Board. A ruling on Sept. 12 dismissed an application for intervenor status by Ironworkers No. 725 that argued it had been disadvantaged when Borea Construction gave access to the worksite near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter hosting used clothing sale
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter is hosting a charity used clothing sale. The event is taking place Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7 Redwood Court. All proceeds go toward the local shelter... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Ricky’s restaurant providing portion of Wafflemania menu to Breakfast Club Canada
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
Ricky’s restaurant is providing $1 from each item sold off its Wafflemania menu to Breakfast Club Canada from now until Nov. 10. Breakfast Club Canada provides free healthy breakfasts to youth across the country. This is the fourth year the Vancouver-based restaurant chain, which has a location in the Hat, has partnered with Breakfast Club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scooter driver slightly banged up after being struck by vehicle on Maple Avenue
By Medicine Hat News on September 18th, 2019
A man riding an electric scooter Tuesday morning sustained minor injuries after being hit by a car at Maple Avenue and Fifth Street SE, police say. At 8:27 a.m., a woman driving a Chrysler Intrepid travelling north on Maple Avenue at the crosswalk along the intersection didn’t yield to him, striking the scooter and causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police forced to use knife to euthanize deer in widely spread video
By JEREMY APPEL on September 14th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police are responding to a video circulating on social media of two officers euthanizing an injured deer with a knife. Medicine Hat Police Service chief Andy McGrogan told the News there’s nothing the officers could have done differently. “The officers were put in a position they really didn’t want to be in. They would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police release surveillance image of 7-Eleven robber
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2019
Medicine Hat police have released a surveillance image of the individual who robbed the Carry Drive 7-Eleven convenience store Wednesday night. The individual in question is seen wearing a grey hoodie, sunglasses, and a black and green bandana over their face. He brandished a weapon, although nobody was injured, and fled with an undisclosed amount ... Read More »
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