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Natural gas doubles heading into colder months
By Collin Gallant on November 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The cost of natural gas will double in Medicine Hat this month as the industry prepares for colder temperatures and higher use, while electricity rates back off slightly from October prices. New rates published by the City of Medicine Hat’s utility department state natural gas in November will cost $2.285 per gigajoule, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman gets 135 days in jail for convictions related to pizza purchase with counterfeit money
By Jeremy Appel on November 2nd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A woman accused of purchasing pizza with a counterfeit money prior to an early morning armed standoff with a man barricaded in the garage pled guilty to several charges faced, and was sentenced to a 135-day intermittent sentence with a twist. Angel Strandquist, who appeared as a prisoner Thursday in Medicine Hat Provincial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gospel group Double Portion to perform at Business Men’s Fellowship Christmas banquet
By Gillian Slade on November 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Canadian gospel group, Double Portion, will be performing at the Business Men’s Fellowship’s Christmas banquet on Dec. 6, 6 p.m. at the Medicine Hat Lodge. Tickets, which include a hot meal, are $20 and available through Marg 403-487-2850 and Russ 403-529-5267. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meth trafficking lands man in jail for two years
By Jeremy Appel on November 2nd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man who pled guilty to trafficking methamphetamine and hydromorphone pills has been sentenced to two years in jail after a joint submission by the Crown and defence. Samuel Whitford, 28, appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Thursday as a prisoner, represented by defence lawyer Bradley Bellmore. Whitford had a Gladue report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breast density a big factor in exams
By Gillian Slade on November 2nd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A mammogram is only 50 per cent effective in identifying breast cancer if you have dense breasts, says a local radiologist. More than a decade ago a U.S. congresswoman diagnosed with breast cancer raised awareness about mammograms not detecting all breast cancers in those with dense breasts, said Dr. Mark Gripp, radiologist, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s all for the kiddies
By Jeremy Appel on November 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel It was a nightmare at Elm Street School on Wednesday. Students dressed up, shared treats and watched movies in their classrooms, which held Halloween parties prior to a festive afternoon assembly. Dylan Eremenko, a Grade 6 student dressed as Harry Potter, says his favourite aspect of Halloween is trick-or-treating, “when you can walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Airport acres available
By Gillian Slade on November 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Current construction activity at the airport is just one aspect of plans to enhance the whole approach into Medicine Hat from the west, with a larger profile that could include a hotel and business offices. Four acres of property next to the airport will be made a available for commercial purchase with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pipe blockage caused road closure
By Gillian Slade on November 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Fourth Street downtown had been closed to traffic this week while storm sewer pipes were replaced following a complaint. The complaint came from the registered owner of the building in which the old Towne Theatre is located, said city project engineer Chris Coslovich. “Their drain wasn’t draining,” said Coslovich. “We investigated and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final Greyhound doesn’t even stop at quiet Hat terminal
By Collin Gallant on November 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The afternoon Greyhound to Calgary didn’t stop in Medicine Hat on Wednesday. After 87 years, the final run of the national busline in Western Canada would have been greeted by workers clearing out the Second Street terminal at 2 p.m., loading up lockers and desks, setting alarms and taking down signs. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC lauds Alberta’s inflation tuition cap
By Jeremy Appel on November 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The acting president of Medicine Hat College is impressed with the provincial government’s decision to cap post-secondary tuition fees at the rate of inflation by the 2020-21 school year. “One of the things that this government has done is they’ve been saying a lot of things and they’ve been very consistent,” said Wayne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company hopes local sand can help it curb some costs
By Collin Gallant on November 1st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A market shift in the drilling industry has some in the local industry examining how to turn sand from the region around Medicine Hat into paydirt. Victory Silica, which operates the 7P frac sand plant in Seven Persons, announced Monday it will evaluate deposits on Short Grass Ranch as a potential source for ... Read More »
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