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MLA Glasgo’s primary office in Brooks, satellite in the Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 24th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There are two constituency offices for Brooks-Medicine Hat, with Brooks being the main one and Medicine Hat a satellite office. “The reason behind that was my full-time staff member lives in Brooks … Rather than incur expenses for her to be traveling excessively, we put the full-time office in Brooks,” said Michaela Glasgo, MLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede week will be a hot one in Medicine Hat
By medicinehatnews on July 22nd, 2019
The rodeo, night shows and midway aren’t the only things heating up Medicine Hat this week. Mother Nature is doing her part as well. Environment Canada placed the Medicine Hat-Bow Island-Suffield region under a heat warning on the first day of Stampede week. The forecast high for the next two days is 32 C, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar July 22-28, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on July 22nd, 2019
July 22-25 – Monoporead, MH Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 22 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. July 22 – Stampede Summer Jam, Grandstand, 6:30 p.m. July 22 – Tween Night: Record Night Part 1, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 23 – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Trouble Brewing
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 20th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There’s a sudden sense of urgency to address the state of shallow gas industry. The province is bringing in property tax breaks and promising changes to how they are taxed going forward. Major gas producers are suggesting a voluntary curtailment program to avoid negative (not just downward, but actually less than zero) pricing situations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moisture concerns easing for area farmers
By Medicine Hat News on July 20th, 2019
Moisture concerns are easing for southern Alberta farmers, but yields and crop ratings are in doubt after scattered rain fell on the region over the last weeks, according to the latest Alberta Crop Report. Stating conditions at July 16, crop conditions for most major crops in the south lagged behind local averages other areas of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior exploration company operating near Brooks says its moves are paying off
By Medicine Hat News on July 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat News A junior exploration company operating near Brooks states this week that its targeting of tight oil plays in the mature Princess field is paying off. Prairie Provident Resources stated Wednesday that its new well in the southern zone of the formation was brought on line in June. It is producing 250 barrels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chili Cookoff taking over downtown on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on July 19th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Expect the competition to be hot and spicy and the bowls to be fire-tempered at the 30th annual Downtown Chili Cookoff this Saturday. Four blocks in the city centre will be closed from noon until 3 p.m. as 20 entries vie to serve up the best bowl at the annual event, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge laid, name released in highway hit-and-run
By medicinehatnews on July 18th, 2019
A Medicine Hat man has been officially charged in relation to the July 8 hit-and-run on the Trans-Canada Highway that sent a cyclist to hospital in life-threatening condition. Daniel Leger, 34, of Medicine Hat is charged with failing to stop after an accident which resulted in bodily harm. The charge carries a potential fine of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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