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Former news director accused in bank robberies still waiting for his psychiatric assessment
By Jeremy Appel on January 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A former journalist from Winnipeg accused of a bank-robbing spree across Saskatchewan and Alberta is still waiting for a psychiatric assessment, the Court of Queen’s Bench heard Friday. Stephen Vogelsang appeared in person, where defence lawyer Greg White said he’s waiting for space at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatric Centre in Calgary. Vogelsang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora plant a building boost
By Collin Gallant on January 19th, 2019
Medicine Hat News The city’s planning department’s year-end figures received a Christmas bonus last month — processing a permit for part of the Aurora Sun facility rocketed the value of building permits for the year well past the 2017 total. In fact, the single permit, attached to an estimated $30 million in construction value, puts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: It’s heatin’ up
By Collin Gallant on January 19th, 2019
There will be two elections for Albertans to vote in 2019, so, Welcome to Bighorn Country! That’s the name of a proposed provincial park, which recently became the focus a flurry of outrage, accusation and all manner of controversy, but it might serve as a good hallmark of the political landscape in general. The residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A touch of winter arrives before more mild rolls in
By Gillian Slade on January 19th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A dumping of snow along with colder temperatures and it suddenly feels and looks like winter — for now. “We had graders and plows out at 4 a.m. with sanding units as well,” said Jeremy Petryshyn, manager of operations with the city, on Friday. The extended forecast indicates milder temperatures will return in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local drop in real estate not as bad as elsewhere
By Collin Gallant on January 19th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s real estate market faired better than Alberta’s over the past 12 months, according to new figures from the Medicine Hat Real Estate board. Specific to the residential market, local activity fell by 9 per cent compared to 2017, but that’s half the decrease experience in most Alberta markets. In terms of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philanthropic Educational Organization celebrates 150th anniversary
By Gillian Slade on January 19th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The Philanthropic Educational Organization is celebrating its 150 birthday on Monday, with members of the Medicine Hat chapter joining in to recognize the milestone. There are nearly 6,000 PEO chapters across the U.S. and Canada with about 230,000 current members. The organization began in 1869 with the goal of establishing a bond of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wills and estates-planning event for families of people with developmental disabilities Saturday at MHC
By Mo Cranker on January 18th, 2019
Medicine Hat News A wills and estates-planning event Saturday morning at the college aims to help families of people with developmental disabilities. The event takes place in the Crowfoot room from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature two speakers from the community with the hopes of educating Hatters on the topics at hand. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Copper Coulee Casino calls
By Mo Cranker on January 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s casino has a new look, a new name and is now officially reopened. The group that purchased the casino last year announced its new name, the Copper Coulee Casino, in late December before doing small renovations to the building. “We’re really excited to be relaunching the casino and the lounge,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Cypress interim CAO hired on for same gig in Kneehill County
By Collin Gallant on January 18th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Peter Tarnawsky, who was recently the interim manager of Cypress County during a hiring process, has found similar work in Kneehill County. Reports from Drumheller state that Tarnawsky will serve as the chief administrative officer of that municipality until a permanent replacement can be found. The position opened in October when Kneehill’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hip replacement patients waiting several weeks longer in south zone
By Gillian Slade on January 18th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Hatters waiting for hip replacement surgerywait more than seven weeks longer than the provincial average, according Alberta Health Services online data. For the first quarter of the 2018 fiscal year the provincial average wait, for 90 per cent of patients, was 44.1 weeks and 45.3 weeks in the second quarter. Hip replacement patients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final request in for 600-acre solar park
By Collin Gallant on January 18th, 2019
Medicine Hat News A solar park developer looking to build a 600-acre array near Grassy Lake has made its final application to utility regulators to move ahead with the project. The Alberta Utility Commission announced Tuesday the proposal by Sunset Solar, Ltd. is now being considered and could release a decision if no further written ... Read More »
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