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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!Alberta Beef Producers extends plebiscite deadline
By Collin Gallant on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A vote by cattle producers on whether checkoff dues should be non-refundable has been extended by two weeks to Nov. 27. The Alberta Beef Producers is holding the vote in hopes of securing more stable funding for industry initiatives and promotion. That was to conclude on Nov. 13, with voting to taking ... 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 »
Be the first to comment!Calgary police searching for fatal shooting suspect they think could be in the Hat
By Jeremy Appel on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Calgary Police Service is looking for a shooting suspect it says could be in Medicine Hat. Both Reat, 21, is wanted in connection with the shooting of Mohsen Al Nemesh, 22, who was found dead Oct. 12 in Calgary’s Signal Hill neighbourhood. A 20-year-old man was taken to the hospital after ... 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!Downtown detours for Sunday’s Remembrance Day events
By Gillian Slade on November 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News There will be some road closures Sunday to accommodate events and ceremonies for Remembrance Day. Starting at 8:30 a.m., Finlay Bridge will be closed, and First Street SE, from Fourth Avenue SE through to N. Railway, will close to traffic. These closures will facilitate the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Esplanade (commencing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Killer’s transfer shocks victim’s mom
By Jeremy Appel on November 9th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A local woman is dismayed to learn her daughter’s murderer was moved to a minimum-security prison in Mission, B.C., eight years before being eligible for parole. This is particularly distressing because the killer is her former son-in-law. Rocky Bohnet was convicted of the Jan. 2, 2001, premeditated murder of his ex-wife, Candy Anten-Bohnet, ... Read More »
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