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City moose sightings seem to be on the rise
By Jeremy Appel on January 11th, 2019
Medicine Hat News An interpreter at Police Point Park says he’s noticed more moose sightings than usual in the past couple years. “It’s a little out of the ordinary,” Marty Drut said. “It could mean that there’s more moose around and they’re just taking up in areas where other moose haven’t set up territories.” He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Main influenza strain attacking younger people more so than seniors
By Gillian Slade on January 11th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade This year’s main influenza strain is affecting young people more and giving seniors a bit of a break, says Alberta Health Services. Influenza “A” H1N1 has been the predominant strain this season and it disproportionately affects younger people rather than seniors and people who are not immunized, said Dr. Vivien Suttorp, south zone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province unveils high-load plan for highways
By Collin Gallant on January 11th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A plan to ease the task of moving extremely large machinery on Alberta’s highway network will bypass Medicine Hat, both literally and figuratively, according to a new long-term plan outlined this week by Alberta Transportation. The designated high-load corridor was in the spotlight this week as the largest highway load in the history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPCA seeks public assistance dealing with the added costs of senior pets
By Mo Cranker on January 11th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat SPCA is asking Hatters to help cover costs of senior pets for the 2019 year. After Save Old Souls closed in 2017, the SPCA started taking in old pets that would have normally gone to Save Old Souls. The extra intake cost the shelter roughly $16,000 last year — money ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters face drug charges following traffic stops
By medicinehatnews on January 10th, 2019
Police seized nearly $16,000 worth of methamphetamine and a small amount of fentanyl during a pair of traffic stops Wednesday. The arrests are the result of an investigation that began earlier in the week after Medicine Hat Police Service’s Organized Crime Section received a tip from the public about suspected drug trafficking. Dustin Ralph Stubbins, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council debates city’s part in CCDA
By Collin Gallant on January 10th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A city councillor calling for cuts to a long-standing municipal grant to the City Centre Development Agency says it’s time to scale back the city’s relationship with the downtown development group, though another says council should stay out of the politics of the independent group. Coun. Jamie McIntosh told council on Monday he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New federal rules welcomed by Alberta Drones officials
By Gillian Slade on January 10th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade New federal rules for those flying drones include pilots having to be licensed but the rules are about safety and that is a good thing, says a local supplier of drones. “They’re good rules, sensible rules to enhance the industry,” said Ann Peters, owner of Alberta Drones, Ross Glen Business Park. Minister of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City parking meters eating certain coins
By Gillian Slade on January 9th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Hatters using city parking meters may find their loonies being gobbled up without buying any parking time. A city spokesperson says the issue stems from the Canadian Mint recently changing the size of loonies and toonies, and city parking meters don’t recognize the new size. The Canadian Mint however, denied to the News ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund brings Christmas to 1,046 children
By Mo Cranker on January 9th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was another busy, yet successful winter for the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. The group saw a 21-per-cent increase in the demand for its services in 2018 compared to 2017 but managed to help 514 Hat families celebrate a merry Christmas. “This year was a huge success for us,” said executive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunmore man in court accused of human trafficking
By Jeremy Appel on January 8th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A Dunmore man accused of human trafficking, theft and sexual assault had his first appearance in provincial court Monday. Defence lawyer Clint Yarshenko appeared on behalf of his client, who faces charges of trafficking in persons, trafficking in persons under the age of 18, theft under $5,000, and sexual assault, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Semi truck collides with sedan on Hwy 41; no further details available Monday
By Mo Cranker on January 8th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Redcliff RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision semi truck and a sedan on Highway 41 N near Township Road 132. “We’re not releasing any information right now, we just wanted people to know to avoid the area,” said Staff Sgt. Sean Maxwell. The RCMP is asking people to avoid the area for ... Read More »
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