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Super T Aviation plane crashes near Hanna, pilot released from hospital
By Gillian Slade on July 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The owner of Super T Aviation in Medicine Hat has confirmed one of its aircraft crashed near Hanna in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The only person in the aircraft was a private pilot who is currently working on his commercial pilot’s licence, said Terri Super, CEO of Super T Aviation. The pilot’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat woman wins $1M on LOTTO 6/49
By medicinehatnews on July 30th, 2019
Thinking ahead and buying a month’s worth of lottery tickets has paid off in a big way for one Hatter. Not wanting to miss the draws while she was wintering in Yuma, Ariz., Lynn Freundl purchased tickets for the draws she’d be away for before leaving. She finally checked the LOTTO 6/49 tickets in early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Kingdom approves pay raise for British Army personnel
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2019
British Army personnel will receive a near three per cent pay hike starting in September – the biggest increase in 12 years – while the lowest paid will receive double that rate to meet “living wage” standards. The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence accepted that recommendation from a military pay review panel on July 22. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing kids keep police busy through Stampede week
By MO CRANKER on July 29th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker It was another year of generally good behaviour during the annual Exhibition and Stampede according to the Medicine Hat Police Service. “Generally, things went pretty well,” said Sgt. Mike Fischer. “We didn’t have many alcohol-related issues on the grounds this year and for the most part people behaved. “It’s nice when people can just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar July 29-Aug. 4, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2019
July 29-Aug. 1 – Monoporead, MH Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 29 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. July 29 – Tween Night: Videogaming, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 29 – Michael Jackson History Show, Esplanade, 8 p.m. July 30 – Stitching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No houses lost during three separate fires in Cypress County, state of emergency will not yet be lifted
By Mo Cranker on July 27th, 2019
A trio of fires that sparked Saturday have been contained by County firefighters, but a local state of emergency will not yet be lifted. Firefighters from the county worked alongside firefighters from Brooks, Tilley, County of Newell, Rolling Hills, Saskatchewan, Hutterite Colonies, CFB Suffiled and local ranchers to fight three separate fires in Cypress County. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County declares state of emergency
By Mo Cranker on July 27th, 2019
Medicine Hat News The story has been updated here: https://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2019/07/27/no-houses-lost-during-three-separate-fires-in-cypress-county-state-of-emergency-will-not-yet-be-lifted/ Cypress County has declared a state of emergency after two wildfires started to burn on Saturday. According to the Alberta Emergency Alert website, one wildfire is burning south of Highway 1 and the other is located near the hamlet of Walsh. Cypress County fire and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire bans established in SW Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2019
New fire bans are being put in place in southwest Saskatchewan as dry conditions return in the region east of Medicine Hat. The town and RM of Maple Creek moved on Thursday to ban all open fires in the area due to high fire risk. It joins the rural municipalities of Big Stick, Enterprise, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farm safety consultation meetings today
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2019
Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshan is expected to attend Saturday’s afternoon go-round at the Medicine Hat Stampede Rodeo, sandwiching the event between two “Farm Freedom and Safety” consultation sessions in the region today. The United Conservative government promised a wide-ranging overhaul, if not outright repeal, of legislation brought in by the previous NDP government during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judges release winners from Stampede parade
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2019
The winners are in! A list of the top entries in the 2019 Medicine Hat & Exhibition Parade held Thursday, July 25, as judged by the parade committee: Class 1 Cowboys & Cowgirls – Junior: No. 1 Brekkyn Van Buskirk. Cowboys & Cowgirls- Senior: No. 1 Melissa Davies; No. 2 Don Davies; No. 3 Marg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribs for Kids coming 2nd week of Aug.
By Medicine Hat News on July 24th, 2019
The local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting its third annual Ribs for Kids fundraiser in a couple of weeks. The event is taking place Aug. 9-11 at the Stampede grounds, and will include five large rib trucks with professional barbecuers, various other food trucks, a lemonade stand and – courtesy of the ... Read More »
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