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Aaron Hotchen found guilty of possession for purposes of trafficking, gun charges
By Medicine Hat News on July 18th, 2019
An accused drug dealer who insisted court should spend an entire week listening to tapped prison phone calls for context has been convicted in part because of the picture painted by those communications. Aaron Hotchen was found guilty of possessing methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, as well as possessing an ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat police make what may be the largest meth seizure in city’s history
By medicinehatnews on July 17th, 2019
Medicine Hat police believe they’ve just made what is the largest methamphetamine seizure in the city’s history. More than $120,000 worth of drugs and cash was seized following a two-month investigation. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team, with assistance from the Medicine Hat Police Service and the Brooks RCMP, arrested five people on July 13. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Spirit Awards given to 11 recipients
By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2019
Eleven individuals and organizations in Medicine Hat are the recipients of the 2019 Community Spirit Awards. The list was revealed at city council’s Monday meeting and honours those who have worked to make Medicine hat a better place in several areas, This spring council approved a policy to allow groups or businesses to be earn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar July 15-21, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on July 15th, 2019
July 15-18 – Monoporead, MH Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 15 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. July 15 – Tween Night: Record Night Part 1, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 16 – Play Guides, Parent Link Centre, 10 a.m. July 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potential Arena buyer unveiled
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 13th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant New Rock Developments is the potential buyer of the Medicine Hat Arena, a deal that’s been in the works since last fall, it can now be revealed. The name of the of the local development company had been bandied about since city administrators announced hey had an interested party after several attempts to market ... Read More »
1 responseUnited Farmers of Alberta commits $500K over 5 years to community work
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2019
The United Farmers of Alberta will commit $500,000 over five years to aid community projects in its network, the co-operative announced on Tuesday. The money, from the UFA’s Rural Communities Foundation, is earmarked for funding for educational, recreational and cultural facilities and programs in those communities. Grant applications will be accepted starting this week until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bernier boasts hardline conservatism
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 13th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Maxime Bernier is promising no retreat from his new party’s hardline stances on ending the equalization, slashing immigration, cutting taxes and pulling Canada out of the Paris Climate Accord. And a crowd of about 40 supporters of the former federal Conservative Party leadership candidate loved every minute of his speech on Friday morning at ... Read More »
1 responseTrio of roads set to be resurfaced, city announces
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2019
Road resurfacing will start on Monday at three locations in the city. – Red Deer Drive, from Valleyview Avenue to First Street SW. – Braemar Street, from Ash Avenue to Allowance Avenue. – Fifth Street SE, from Fourth Avenue to Sixth Avenue. Work will include removing the top 5 centimetres of existing asphalt before replacing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demo Daze at FLC opens up for applications
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2019
Applications are now being accepted for those who would like to exhibit at Demo Daze on Aug. 17 at the Family Leisure Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Demo Daze will feature demonstrations and information booths for various sport and recreation organizations and businesses. The event provides an opportunity for the general public to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug seizures net $33,000 worth of cocaine, two arrests
By medicinehatnews on July 12th, 2019
Two alleged drug traffickers have been arrested and about $33,000 worth of cocaine seized following investigations by ALERT’s organized crime team in Medicine Hat. In the first case, a traffic stop by the ALERT team on July 3, yielded about 187 grams of cocaine and $2,625 in cash proceeds of crime, according to a news ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclist in life-threatening condition after highway hit-and-run
By medicinehatnews on July 9th, 2019
A cyclist is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a hit-and-run collision on the Trans-Canada Highway on Monday evening. According to an RCMP release, a westbound male cyclist was struck just east of Medicine Hat at about 9 p.m. The cyclist was left on the side of the road until a motorist found him and ... Read More »
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