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Lions Club hosting annual hayrides this weekend
By Mo Cranker on November 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Families looking to spend time together can do so at Police Point Park this weekend during the annual Lions Club Christmas Hayride event. The rides take place from 1-4 p.m. at the park and have been running for 35 years, says hayride co-ordinator Catherine Heberle. “This is an event that we hold that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shop late downtown at Midnight Madness
By Mo Cranker on November 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Hatters looking to get a little Christmas shopping done will have an opportunity Friday evening at most stores downtown. The annual Midnight Madness festivities will feature plenty to do with the majority of businesses taking part. “It’s a great night to do some late-night shopping — things start at 6 p.m.,” said Midnight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Fund off to busy start
By Mo Cranker on November 26th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Santa Claus Fund opened its doors Wednesday for the first time this Holiday season and the group saw record numbers of families coming through the doors. “We’re two days in and it’s been extremely busy,” said executive director Deanna Doerksen on Friday. “We’ve seen 133 families so far with 348 children and ... Read More »
1 responseMHWSS launches Truenity initiative
By Mo Cranker on November 26th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society launched a new program Friday aimed at getting men to become advocates for ending violence against women and family violence. The initiative is named Truenity and the launch hosted a number of speakers and presentations at Station Coffee. “It was a really great launch and we had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Nov. 26-Dec. 2
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2018
Nov. 27-29 — Strong Hearts: An Exhibit by LGBTQ2S+ Youth onHealthy Relationships, MHC The Den, launch party Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 — Jeffrey Straker, Cafe Verve Nov. 27 — Grasslands Naturalists Meeting, Police Point Park Nature Centre, 7 p.m., followed by guest speaker Jasveen Brar on Environmental Literacy and Passion, 8 p.m. ... Read More »
1 responseMHPS concludes ‘largest organized crime investigation’ with 60 charges, major drug seizure
By Jeremy Appel on November 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service announced Friday it has taken down a massive local cocaine ring following an 11-month investigation in conjunction with ALERT dubbed “Project Maverick.” Ten suspects face a total of 60 charges after being arrested on Nov. 15 and 16. MHPS Insp. Tim McGough called Project Maverick “the largest organized ... Read More »
1 responseMotz blasts federal government’s fiscal update
By Collin Gallant on November 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A tax break for Canadian companies that invest in new machinery is one of few bright spots in a federal government fiscal update, according to local Member of Parliament Glen Motz, who adds that rising deficits in a strong economy are a clear signal of mismanagement. “It’s left a lot to be desired,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS inspector returns from conference where police, lawyers gathered to talk Canadian justice system
By Jeremy Appel on November 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat Police Service Insp. Brent Secondiak returned Wednesday from Vancouver, where he was participating in the two-day Law of Policing Conference. Secondiak says the conference brought together lawyers and police officers to discuss recent developments in Canada’s justice system. A major topic of discussion was police oversight, which is done by the ... Read More »
1 responseHatters keen on yard waste program
By Collin Gallant on November 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Excuse the pun, but city officials are citing organic growth as the reason for growing tonnage of yard waste collected by the solid waste department and kept out of the landfill through a composting program. With residential green bin collection now complete for the year, officials say a total of 7,673 tonnes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City notebook: Slick times in rural Alberta
By Collin Gallant on November 24th, 2018
Oil, oil, and oil were the main topics covered by Premier Rachel Notley this week when she addressed the Rural Municipal Association’s annual conference. In response to gaping differential on exports, Alberta will speed up announcements on upgrading grants, expand support programs for petrochemical plants, and could invest in a fleet of tanker rail cars. ... Read More »
1 responseCops smash coke trafficking ring
By Mo Cranker on November 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Police say they have smashed a local drug trafficking ring, announcing Friday morning that that have seized $200,000 worth of cocaine, 14 guns and stolen property. The 11-month investigation by Medicine Hat Police, RCMP throughout southern Alberta, and other agencies in the ALERT network has led to charges against nine Hat or ... Read More »
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