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Harvest up to speed but regional yields are down
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2019
Harvest in southern Alberta has caught up to speed as cold weather approaches, but yields are down after a dry spring and summer, according to the latest Alberta crop report. With snow forecast for southwest and southeast Alberta this weekend, the crop report dated Sept. 23 states that nearly three quarters of major crops are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP budget meeting Oct. 1 in Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2019
A date and place for an alternative provincial budget discussions in Medicine Hat has been set by the Alberta New Democrats. Medicine Hat was listed as one of eight locations where the party would discuss the provincial budget expected later this month. Finalized details were publicized Thursday. The meeting will be held Oct. 1 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild Horse winter hours start Oct. 1
By Medicine Hat News on September 27th, 2019
Hours of operation at the Port of Wild Horse will return to reduced winter hours starting Oct. 1, the Canadian Border Service announced on Thursday. The border crossing into Montana located 150 kilometres south of Medicine Hat will operate daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. until next May. The crossing operates until 9 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman suffers minor injury in three-vehicle collision atop the Altawana Hill
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2019
A woman was hospitalized with minor injuries after a three-vehicle collision Monday morning. According to police, the collision occurred about 8:15 a.m. at Division Avenue and Eighth Street NW after a Ford truck slowed down for traffic at a red light. It was hit from behind by a Kia Sorento, which was itself hit by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 23-29, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2019
Sept. 23 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. Sept. 24 – Discover: Virtual Veiner, MH Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon, (ages 50+) Sept. 24 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 – Paint Night with Painter Girl, The Hat’s Olive Tap, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 24 – Comedy Night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police say suspicious package incident has turned out to be nothing
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2019
So far, the Medicine Hat Police Service’s investigation into an incident that caused the local courthouse’s evacuation Thursday hasn’t “revealed any suspicious activity, packages or substances,” according to a Friday news release updating the public. One individual who was on the premises was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but police say it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Vote for Dave’ signs depict as-of-yet unofficial independent candidate
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2019
Hatters may have noticed “Vote for Dave” signs all over the city this past week. The makeshift electoral signs are referring to Dave Phillips, an independent candidate who last ran in the 2015 provincial election. Phillips often contacts this newspaper during election periods touting his purported candidacy, but only officially ran in 2015. In that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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