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Guilty pleas for man accused in restaurant robbery
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2019
One of three men accused of robbing the Spice Hut Indian Cuisine restaurant in October 2018 has pled guilty to two of three charges he faces. Michael Mingo entered guilty pleas at provincial court Thursday to robbery and wearing a disguise, while an additional charge of possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes was withdrawn. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monster Truck Mayhem coming to Canalta
By MO CRANKER on May 10th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Monster Truck Mayhem is set to hit the Hat. The Canalta Centre is hosting the trucks for a show tonight at 7 p.m. and then one Saturday at 2 p.m. Canalta Centre manager, marketing and sales Lorelle Halderman says it is not an event you want to miss. “We’re really excited to present another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collision with pickup sends motorcycle rider to hospital
By JEREMY APPEL on May 10th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel There was a serious motorcycle accident Wednesday, causing the intersection of S. Boundary Road and Southridge Drive to be closed off for two hours. This was the result of a pickup truck leaving a stop sign into the path of the westbound motorcycle driven by a 61-year-old male, who was taken to the hospital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County councillor to attend FCM meeting Medicine Hat is boycotting
By Collin Gallant on May 9th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant While Medicine Hat city councillors will boycott a cities conference in Quebec this month, a Cypress County councillor is seeking to a represent Alberta on the group’s national board. Robin Kurpjuwiet represents Ward 4 (Longfellow) in the district around Medicine Hat and will go to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference as a candidate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!REDI introduces new executive director
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 9th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade An organization established in the 1950s to address members of the community with special needs continues to evolve to meet those needs and has recently appointed a new executive director. Craig Wood worked at Medicine Hat College and more recently spent four years in Qatar with the University of Calgary. He says it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Central Park trees brought down
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 9th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Four huge poplar trees – including three beside a playground – are being cut down in Central Park this week, but the patrons of the stately park on the Southeast Hill are advancing plans for upgrades next summer. Perry Bergum, the parks chair for the Kiwanis Club, told the News on Wednesday that removing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IPC’s capital spending hike will include drilling play at CFB Suffield
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2019
International Petroleum has boosted its Canadian capital budget this year by an additional $22 million with new portions earmarked for its oil recovery drilling program on the CFB Suffield block. It would bring the number of wells planned for the area to 25, including previously announced 17 developmental wells and eight more polymer injection sites ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Countdown begins to Alberta 55-plus Summer Games in July
By JEREMY APPEL on May 8th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Hat is getting ready to host the 2019 Alberta 55-plus Summer Games from July 4-7, where 1,400 people from across the province are set congregate. Barry Finkelman, the director of promotions and marketing for Medicine Hat Summer Games, says the games include 16 events, some of which are sport-based and others which are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 survives ‘cryptowinter’
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
Hut 8 data processing says it weathered the “cryptowinter” that saw the highly volatile value of bitcoin plummet in 2018, and positioned itself to benefit as the price improves. The cryptocurrency miner commissioned its main facility in Medicine Hat midway through 2018 and recorded C$49.4 million in revenue in the last fiscal year, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS info session on mental health Wednesday at MHPL
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
Alberta Health Services is hosting a local event Wednesday to raise awareness of mental health week. The theme is “connection” and the importance of connecting with others in simple ways that can help to build resiliency and result in thriving communities. There will be a display from 1-4 p.m. at the Medicine Hat Public Library ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Weeding out invasive species
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on May 6th, 2019
From agriculture to zooplankton, environmental policy in Alberta covers a vast array of topics. To practice due diligence, it is important to remain aware of which legislation applies to you. Whether it comes down to weeds growing through cracks in a driveway, or invading a crop field, weed control is a legislative issue which impacts ... Read More »
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