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Events calendar Nov. 12-18
By Kerri Sandford on November 12th, 2018
Nov. 12 —Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 —Horticulturalist & author Lyndon Penner, MH Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12 — Tween Night: Harry Potter, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Nov. 12 — Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 12 — Headstones, Esplanade, 8 p.m. Nov. 13 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Killer’s transfer relieves community
By Jeremy Appel on November 10th, 2018
JEREMY APPEL & TAYLOR CHARTRAND Alberta Newspaper Group Convicted child killer Terri-Lynne McClintic has been removed from the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge and transferred to an Edmonton prison for women. This news comes one day after Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced new rules for how Correctional Service Canada approves and assesses inmate transfers to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lest We Forget: War at sea: Paving the way to victory
By Gillian Slade on November 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A sea mine that can blow a hole in the hull of a ship and send a plume of water and debris 80 feet into the air provokes fear when you observe it bobbing on the surface of the water. “A great big sea mine had broken loose and was floating, bouncing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prisoner escapes healing lodge in Maple Creek
By None on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News According to a Global News report, a woman serving time for a dangerous driving death has escaped from a Saskatchewan healing lodge. According to the report 45-year-old Joely Lambourn was not accounted for during a head count Friday at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge near Maple Creek. Anyone with information on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Primrose plan at MPC this week, then on to council
By Collin Gallant on November 10th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A plan to rezone greenspace near Primrose Drive for a potential housing development will appear at Wednesday’s meeting of the municipal planning commission though a group of residents is also planning their opposition. “People are really, genuinely angry about this,” said Connaught area resident Robin Cowan. “It’s a beautiful space. It’s not excess ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cops arrest suspect in SCF gala tree vandalism
By Jeremy Appel on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism of four Santa Claus Fund Christmas trees at the Medicine Hat Lodge. “Thanks to tips received from the community the MHPS was able to locate and charge the male who vandalized the @MHSantaClaus Fund Christmas trees @MedHatLodge,” reads a tweet from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Permits saved by large builds
By Collin Gallant on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Despite another slow year for new home construction in Medicine Hat, overall construction spending should remain on par thanks to larger residential projects and continued commercial building. Figures from the city’s planning department for building permits issued in the first 10 months of the year show that overall, activity in the residential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City notebook: Couldn’t we just dig straight down?
By Collin Gallant on November 10th, 2018
If you’re a Hatter who’s followed the saga of Methanex expansion, or pipeline construction in general, you’ve probably wondered what’s the quickest route to China? Pembina Pipelines provides some measure in its latest quarterly financial presentation. The firm is considering a West Coast liquid natural gas export facility, and lays out the cost differential compared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor will present on myths, truths about medical marijuana
By Gillian Slade on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A special presentation by Dr. M. Weigel on the myths and realities of medical marijuana will take place at the Medicine Hat Public Library on Nov. 23, 7:15 p.m. Everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to attend. The event is part of the Palliser Friends of Medicare’s annual general meeting that will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu numbers up over last year
By Gillian Slade on November 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The first numbers of this flu season have been released by Alberta Health Services, and the number of laboratory-confirmed cases is higher than it was a year ago. A total of 510 cases of influenza A have been confirmed, and 19 of those were in the south zone. There are considerably fewer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local expert says Clement is done
By Jeremy Appel on November 10th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A Medicine Hat College political analyst says Tony Clement’s career is likely finished. The Ontario MP was ejected from the Conservative caucus this week after announcing he was being extorted by someone he had sent racy photos to online. “It’s not going to be as bad as the Anthony Wiener case,” Jim Groom ... Read More »
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