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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 responseMHPS 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!Motz 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!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 »
Be the first to comment!City to study labour needs as hundreds of new jobs set to arrive in Medicine Hat
By Collin Gallant on November 23rd, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Local governments, the province and private sector will soon launch a $122,000 study into labour needs and supply in the Medicine Hat region, a City of Medicine Hat committee heard Wednesday. Administrators say that will address how the local economy can fill up to 750 new positions by matching workers’ skill levels to ... Read More »
3 responsesMan charged in connection to robbery, forced confinement pleads not guilty
By Jeremy Appel on November 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com. @MHNJeremyAppel One of three people accused of forcibly confining and robbing a local woman pled not guilty to the charges against him, setting up a court date for March 20. Matthew Babitzke, 30, is slated to be tried by a provincial court judge. He appeared Thursday in Medicine Hat Provincial Court via closed-circuit TV ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Hatter recently named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
By Mo Cranker on November 23rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Though he’s quite far from home, Blaine Woodcock doesn’t forget where it all started. The former Hatter was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 recently and says he was happy to find out he was receiving the honour. “I found out in June that I would be one of the 40 ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal rail workers feel the loss of Calgary conductor killed in accident
By Collin Gallant on November 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News A Canadian Pacific train conductor who died after an accident in downtown Calgary on Monday was not based out of Medicine Hat, local union officials tell the News, but add that all rail workers consider it a loss. “It’s very sad to hear about this happening to one of our brothers,” said ... Read More »
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