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Man 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!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!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!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!Arrest made after reports of man hanging from moving vehicle turns out to be domestic dispute
By JEREMY APPEL on August 14th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police responded Monday evening to a man hanging on to the outside of a vehicle while it was being driven by his female partner, with whom he had been in a domestic dispute earlier. Around 6 p.m., cops received multiple 911 complaints about the man hanging from a grey GMC Acadia, which was being ... 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 »
1 responseMajor drug bust in Lethbridge results in seizure of 290g of carfentanil powder
By Alberta Newspaper Group on August 14th, 2019
An estimated $118,000 worth of fentanyl pills and powder are off the streets of southern Alberta following an investigation and seizure by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team concluded the three-month investigation late last week by conducting a vehicle stop with assistance from Lethbridge Police Service, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank looking to build $8.5M, 35,000-square-foot new facility
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 14th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Medicine Hat & District Food Bank has plans for a new facility with a location still to be determined. The new 35,000 square-foot facility would be all encompassing, with many initiatives under one roof, and would be known as the Community Food and Wellness Centre, says executive director Celina Symmonds. The new facility ... Read More »
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