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Another south zone flu death brings total to four
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2020
There has been another flu-related death in the south zone, bringing the total to four this season, according to the latest numbers released by Alberta Health Services. The total number of laboratory-confirmed flu-related deaths for the province now stands at 25. The data covers the period from Aug. 25, 2019. In addition to the four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest after ‘high-risk’ incident closes schools
By MO CRANKER on February 15th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker One man has been arrested and is in the hospital after a “high-risk” incident led to the closing of two Hat schools. The Medicine Hat Police Service sent out a notice just after noon letting people know that Notre Dame Academy and Roy Wilson Learning Centre were on secure and hold because of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook:The not-so-secret plans of working together
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant When a badly kept secret hangs around for so long, it’s hard to recall what’s been made official and what hasn’t. Whatever the case, it’s pretty clear that an expansive area northwest of Redcliff proposed vaguely as a “joint planning exercise” in a planned update to the city, Redcliff and county development agreement is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jewelry store robbery arrests made
By JEREMY APPEL on February 15th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have made two arrests in relation to a jewelry store robbery earlier this week. Around 3:24 a.m. Monday, an individual broke into Gold Pro Jewellers on 13th Avenue SE by smashing a window. Once inside, they allegedly stole several rings and earrings with a total value of $39,000. Arrests were made Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man whose alleged actions caused hold-and-secure at school is ID’d
By JEREMY APPEL on February 15th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have revealed the identity of a man arrested last week after a crime spree across Medicine Hat that resulted in a hold-and-secure implemented at Southview School. Julian Morris, 32, faces two charges of break-and-enter into a residence, as well as individual counts of possessing a weapon dangerous to the public, wearing a disguise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter among those defrauded of $2M, charges laid
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2020
Authorities say that 11 Albertans, including at least one in Medicine Hat, were defrauded of a total of $2 million after lending money to man who had been barred from trading securities. Nicholas (Nick) John Felgate, of Rockyview County north of Calgary, has been charged by the Alberta RCMP and Alberta Securities Commission with eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man in custody after high-risk incident at city schools
By Mo Cranker on February 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker One man has been arrested and is in the hospital after a “high-risk” incident led to the closing of two Hat schools. The Medicine Hat Police Service sent out a notice just after noon letting people know that Notre Dame Academy and Roy Wilson Learning Centre were on secure and hold because of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herrell facing more charges
By JEREMY APPEL on February 14th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A 26-year-old man previously accused of various sexual offences, including bestiality, had four additional charges laid against him last week that allege he was actively involved in creating child pornography. Cody Herrell’s defence counsel Sarah Lewans appeared on his behalf at provincial court Thursday, where the new charges against him were read into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op partners with FLC for its massive fitness centre
By Medicine Hat News on February 14th, 2020
The Family Leisure Centre unveiled its newly-branded 17,000 square-foot South Country Co-op Fitness Centre on Thursday. “The FLC offers a variety of health and wellness programming for everyone,” said James Will, the city’s general manager of parks and recreation. “The South Country Co-op Fitness Centre really is a place where everyone, regardless of ability, can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff native says Invictus Games will help him heal both body and mind
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant At 55 years of age, and with “wrecked legs” from three decades in the infantry, Wade Stach is one of the oldest members of the Canadian Invictus Games team. But the Redcliff native says it’s the path that will help him overcome depression caused by chronic ailments and the stress left from serving in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Near normal runoff expected in southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2020
Near normal runoff is expected in southwest Saskatchewan this spring despite lower than usual snowfall and thanks to a wetter than average fall, the province’s Water Security Agency has announced. The outlook for 2020 states the southern portions of the province received well-above-normal precipitation in the autumn as freeze-up occurred, which will increase the runoff ... Read More »
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