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‘High-risk incident’ suspect found, arrested
By JEREMY APPEL on January 24th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have arrested a man who was wanted after a “high-risk incident” near the police station Tuesday morning. Adam Dawe, 39, was located Thursday at 12:15 a.m. at a friend’s residence on Cuyler Road. Medicine Hat Police Service Staff Sgt. Rod Thompson told the News that “old fashioned police work” led to the suspect’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s newest car dealer was destined to be here
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2020
It seems he was destined to come here. When Chris Tonkin’s little company purchased the Southland Kia dealership back in September, he was able to call himself a Hatter for the first time in his life. But his family roots were laid here decades before the Montreal native was even born. “It’s funny because my ... Read More »
1 responsePot store coming to Taber
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2020
Provincial regulators have approved a licence to open a retail cannabis outlet in Taber, the first in the town of 8,400 located between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. “Harvest Bud Supply” appears with a Taber address on the latest list of licensed retailers posted by the Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The same list shows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkinson’s support group available each month
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2020
The local chapter of the Parkinson Association of Alberta has a support group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 1340 22nd St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Assistance Network hosting meeting Tuesday for community agencies
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2020
The Community Assistance Network (CAN inter agency) is holding a meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the provincial building. This is open to any community agency that would like to connect about services in the community. The meeting will include an update about current events and services in the city and an update on transportation... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City buys smaller buses to save costs
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 22nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city is replacing 11 of its buses with ones that are 10 feet shorter, expecting to save money in the process. Simon Amos, manager of transit services, says this was about replacing buses that had reached the end of their life and the fact that some bus routes do not need a larger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SaskPower looking to get back into the smart meter game
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2020
SaskPower is looking for volunteers to have automated power meters installed on their homes or businesses. The provincial Crown corporation is re-introducing the systems that remotely monitor utility usage and broadcast readings back to centralized computers for billing. The agency removed 105,000 smart meters from use in 2014 after concerns arose about a number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Men’s Fellowship hosting its next concert event on Feb. 20
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2020
A Business Men’s Fellowship event on Feb. 20 will feature Rick Plett and the Refuge Ranch Band. It takes place at Medicine Hat Lodge with supper starting at 6 p.m. Tickets for $25 per person includes the hot meal. To obtain tickets call Russ 403-529-5267 or Murdo 403-928-... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Jan. 20-26, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2020
Jan. 20 – Tongue on the Post Music Festival- Runs all week. Check the TOP Fest Facebook page for details and tickets. Jan. 20 – Colouring in the Afternoon, public library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 20 – Tween Night: Let’s Glo (ages 10 – 12), 7 – 8:30 p.m. Public library Jan. 20 – German Language ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Creek residents concerned with policing model proposal
By MARCUS DAY Alberta Newspaper Group on January 18th, 2020
As many as 430 people defied bitter cold on Wednesday evening to attend a meeting on the future of policing in Maple Creek. Concern was voiced about the idea of a super-hub policing model for the Swift Current region, perceived as a move towards centralization of services. Fears included a diminished police presence in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man’s suspicious death officially ruled a homicide
By JEREMY APPEL on January 18th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The suspicious death of a man whose body was found Tuesday in Cypress County has been deemed a homicide, police say. The victim was revealed Friday as a 27-year-old male from Brooks, although the RCMP are declining to provide further identifying information. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Deanna Fontaine told the News the victim’s name won’t ... Read More »
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