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Anand-Ford to be sentenced Aug. 28
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2019
Aaron Anand-Ford, who was convicted of manslaughter in February, will be sentenced Aug. 28. Anand-Ford was originally charged with second-degree murder in relation to the 2016 homicide of 24-year-old Dustin Hewer, whom he stabbed 13 times after the victim charged at his friend – Jacob Porfoun – with a baseball bat. The jury found Anand-Ford ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two thirds of SE Alberta’s farm acres are seeded, recent crop report tells
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2019
Two-thirds of farm acres in southeast Alberta are seeded as of May 14, with expected moisture likely to bolster conditions for now emerging crops, according to the provincial report released on Friday. Planting in the Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Foremost regions, at 67 per cent complete, is three times more advanced than last year and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another byelection for Maple Creek council
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2019
There will be another byelection in the town of Maple Creek, where voters will go to the polls for a third time in about 16 months in July. This summer’s vote comes after the resignation of town councillor Kevin Rittinger at Tuesday’s council meeting. July 17 was set as voting day to fill the vacant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fewer opioids won’t cure addiction, won’t help pain sufferers: local pain specialist
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 18th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local pain specialist says there is a false belief that addiction is related to a specific drug but it has more to do with the life experiences of the person addicted. “I do not believe reducing opioids in society is going to solve the chronic pain problem and it is not going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police hope Hatters downtown feel safer with summer Foot Patrol Unit
By JEREMY APPEL on May 18th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Hatters may notice an enhanced police presence downtown this summer. That’s because the Medicine Hat Police Service is testing out a new Foot Patrol Unit as the result of a two-year-old survey on community safety, as well as the ongoing concerns of residents and business owners. Insp. Brent Secondiak says the unit – which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Game of Thrones fans passionate as ever as final episode nears
By JEREMY APPEL on May 18th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Game of Thrones – the wildly popular and award-winning HBO series adapted from the “Song of Ice and Fire” books by George R.R. Martin – is coming to a close with its final episode Sunday. The News spoke with some local fans about what it is they love about the show, their assessment of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight-year-old spends the day as Medicine Hat Police Service chief
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2019
Eight-year-old Max Williams was sworn in Friday as Medicine Hat Police Service’s chief for the day. According to a news release from the MHPS, Williams received the honour by donating to a local non-profit organization. His itinerary for the day included a meet-and-greet with the victim’s assistance dog Mulder, a tutorial on obtaining fingerprints and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local wind projects a go, despite political uncertainties
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Proposals by Canada’s largest oil company and one of the world’s richest men to build windfarms in southeast Alberta are still under development, even as the incoming government signals it plans to rewrite or cancel support for green energy projects. On Thursday, Alberta utility regulators gave final approval for Suncor’s Forty Mile Wind Project, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to do a mock disaster drill at the Canalta Centre
By medicinehatnews on May 16th, 2019
A mock disaster drill will be held June 5 to help local agencies prepare for mass emergency response, the City of Medicine Hat announced on Thursday. The exercise will be staged at the Canalta Centre and involve the city’s fire and police services, Alberta Health Services and other responders, according to a release. “We practice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City not ready to factor carbon tax savings into budget
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 16th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Carbon Levy could decrease this year as a provincial price on emissions will likely be replaced by a lower national price, but the City of Medicine Hat isn’t yet adjusting its budget for a potential cost savings. The incoming United Conservative government says it will scrap the charge set by the province at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connie Oakes’ lawsuit dismissed
By JEREMY APPEL on May 16th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A $1-million lawsuit alleging “malicious” prosecution against Connie Oakes by the Medicine Hat Police Service and Crown has been dismissed in the Court of Queen’s Bench. The statement of claim, filed by Edmonton-based lawyer Thomas Engel on April 27, 2018, was never served to the defendants, and Engel withdrew from the file without notifying ... Read More »
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