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Wet news: Conditions now ‘normal’
By Collin Gallant on November 21st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com| @CollinGallant A rainy September delayed harvest and snow this fall has led to no shortage of opinions from motorists, but wet conditions have essentially brought the region’s soil moisture back to normal, Alberta Agriculture is reporting. That’s after near-drought conditions in southeast Alberta for the last 16 months. “When we talk about near normal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Habitat for Humanity plans duplex
By Jeremy Appel on November 21st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta announced Tuesday it’s building its first new home since 2013. Located on Southlands Drive S.E., the duplex will provide an affordable home for two local families, who will contribute 500 volunteer hours and pay a mortgage that won’t exceed 25 per cent of household income. The city provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused takes the stand in drug trial
By Jeremy Appel on November 21st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man accused of possessing methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking took the stand at his trial Tuesday. Aaron Hotchen, 53, was charged on July 8, 2016, after police pulled over a truck in Bassano and found 140 grams of meth hidden in a water bottle. Hotchen was the passenger in the vehicle, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to double cash for new petro chemical projects
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2018
Medicine Hat News and Canadian Press The Alberta government will more than double the amount of money it is putting towards spurring new petrochemical projects to be built in the province, but it is unclear if any in southeast Alberta are even in the running. The Petrochemical Diversification Program offered $500 million in royalty credits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crash injures woman
By Collin Gallant on November 21st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A women was airlifted to hospital in Medicine Hat on Tuesday morning after a single-vehicle crash north of Hilda, RCMP in Redcliff report. The 62-year-old woman was the only occupant in a GMC Sierra that was heading south on Highway 41 when it left the road and rolled near Township Road 190 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Addictions-related events in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2018
Medicine Hat News National Addictions Awareness Week is being marked this week, and a number of related events are scheduled for Medicine Hat. The goal of NAAW is to provide information and promote activities that increase the awareness of addiction-related issues and services, and to celebrate the capacity of communities and individuals to work together ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Case of bovine TB found in cow from British Columbia farm
By Medicine Hat News and The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2018
VANCOUVER — A cow from a farm in British Columbia’s southern Interior has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there is no risk to human health or the food supply. And there’s no immediate connection begin made to a major quarantine in southeastern Alberta 2016 after six animals were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City rigs still seek oil
By Collin Gallant on November 20th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A steep discount on Alberta oil has many companies in the sector re-evaluating drilling plans and current production levels. Officials with the City of Medicine Hat petroleum division say it is continuing with its relatively small oil drilling program, but elected officials say that while they expect the current price to rise, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dog owners, city look at options for off-leash areas
By Collin Gallant on November 20th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Dog owners and city parks staff are looking a number of spots in the city to boost the off-leash experience after new restrictions go into place in a well-used area in 2019. The Saamis Archaeological site will see on-leash, on-path rules come into place January 1 to help protect the historic value and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Healing circle gets $8K grant from CFSEA
By Jeremy Appel on November 20th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A healing circle for prisoners at the Medicine Hat Remand Centre has received an $8,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta. The circle has been up and running since March and is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous inmates. The group received an $11,000 CFSEA grant in November of last year to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former police commission chair pleads guilty to assault
By Jeremy Appel on November 20th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A former Medicine Hat Police Commission chair has pled guilty to assault causing bodily harm. Rolf Traichel, 45, made a quick appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial Court Monday, where he was sentenced to a one-year probation suspended sentence as part of a joint submission. According to an agreed statement of facts, Traichel broke ... Read More »
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