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Seclusion rooms already a thing of the past here
By Jeremy Appel on October 31st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel It’s unlikely Medicine Hat and region’s schools will be affected by Education Minister David Eggen’s push to end the practice of seclusion as a form of discipline for misbehaving students. The Medicine Hat Public School Division, Catholic Board of Education and Prairie Rose School Division all use alternatives and do not engage in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied for one of three charged in case where woman was confined, robbed, beaten and extorted
By Jeremy Appel on October 31st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Three people arrested last week for forcibly confining, robbing, beating and extorting a woman each made their first appearance on the matter Tuesday in Medicine Hat Provincial Court. Matthew Babitzke, 30, who appeared behind the prisoner’s box sporting a black eye, was denied bail by Judge Dietrich Brand, while co-accused Theresa Babitzke — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency calls must travel now
By Gillian Slade on October 31st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Generally a call to 911 is about an emergency in the area you are, but technology has become so advanced, you can now be alerted to one even when you’re far away from home. The only trouble is getting through to 911 in the city where you need the assistance. Recent media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge police seek Brooks teen wanted for trying to steal a cop’s taser
By Jeremy Appel on October 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Lethbridge Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old Brooks resident accused of tackling an officer from behind and attempting to steal their taser. Police were called Oct. 28 at about 1:30 p.m. to a large out-of-control party at Lethbridge’s La Cite Des Prairies after a fire extinguisher had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jail and probation given to man who assaulted girlfriend, stole her debit card
By Jeremy Appel on October 31st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A Brooks man who pled guilty to attacking his ex-girlfriend and stealing her debit card has been sentenced to six months in jail and one year probation. Douglas Patterson, 33, appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Tuesday, where he pled guilty to assault and theft under $5,000. According to the Crown, on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duo added to Ag Hall of Fame has southern Alberta ties
By Collin Gallant on October 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Two new members of the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame have deep connections to Brooks and the ranching community in southeastern Alberta. Garnet Altwasser, the founder of Lakeside Industries, and biologist Ron Howard, who spent his career at Crop Diversification Centre South, are among three entries announced Monday to the Hall this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hay man, what’s the deal?
By Collin Gallant on October 30th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The cost of groceries is going up for cattle ranchers and horse owners in southeastern Alberta at the end of a second straight summer of stressed pastures and drought stricken hayland. “From where it was (in 2016), I’m paying double,” said Morley Forsyth, who operates the Forsyth Ranch equestrian arena near Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating seniors at Veiner Centre
By Gillian Slade on October 30th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It’s a celebration of the significant contribution of seniors who volunteer in the community and you are invited, Nov. 21, to the Veiner Centre at 3 p.m. “We’re calling it a little party, a little celebration,” said La Verne Noble, chair of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. You don’t have to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beware of more than ghouls out there
By Jeremy Appel on October 30th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel With Halloween happening tomorrow, the Medicine Hat Police Service is urging people to be careful while trick-or-treating. You won’t have to worry about poisoned candy, which fact-checking website Snopes says is a myth, but treats tampered with sharp objects do occur occasionally. Sgt. Mike Fischer says MHPS had one report of such an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local MP’s accusation against the RCMP for contempt of parliament to be heard today
By Collin Gallant on October 30th, 2018
Medicine Hat News An accusation levelled by the local MP that the RCMP were in contempt of parliament when they described effects of a gun bill will be before a house of commons committee today. In June, Glen Motz argued that language used by the national police force in a bulletin to gun retailers made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Park unveils new lookout, restoring a longtime popular spot
By Mo Cranker on October 30th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Something new popped up this weekend at Police Point Park — giving Hatters another place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The park unveiled its new Prairie View Lookout roughly one year after its previous one had to be torn down — three decades after it was first built. “This ... Read More »
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