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Game of Thrones fans passionate as ever as final episode nears
By JEREMY APPEL on May 18th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Game of Thrones – the wildly popular and award-winning HBO series adapted from the “Song of Ice and Fire” books by George R.R. Martin – is coming to a close with its final episode Sunday. The News spoke with some local fans about what it is they love about the show, their assessment of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fewer opioids won’t cure addiction, won’t help pain sufferers: local pain specialist
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 18th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local pain specialist says there is a false belief that addiction is related to a specific drug but it has more to do with the life experiences of the person addicted. “I do not believe reducing opioids in society is going to solve the chronic pain problem and it is not going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local wind projects a go, despite political uncertainties
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Proposals by Canada’s largest oil company and one of the world’s richest men to build windfarms in southeast Alberta are still under development, even as the incoming government signals it plans to rewrite or cancel support for green energy projects. On Thursday, Alberta utility regulators gave final approval for Suncor’s Forty Mile Wind Project, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight-year-old spends the day as Medicine Hat Police Service chief
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2019
Eight-year-old Max Williams was sworn in Friday as Medicine Hat Police Service’s chief for the day. According to a news release from the MHPS, Williams received the honour by donating to a local non-profit organization. His itinerary for the day included a meet-and-greet with the victim’s assistance dog Mulder, a tutorial on obtaining fingerprints and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to do a mock disaster drill at the Canalta Centre
By medicinehatnews on May 16th, 2019
A mock disaster drill will be held June 5 to help local agencies prepare for mass emergency response, the City of Medicine Hat announced on Thursday. The exercise will be staged at the Canalta Centre and involve the city’s fire and police services, Alberta Health Services and other responders, according to a release. “We practice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City not ready to factor carbon tax savings into budget
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 16th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Carbon Levy could decrease this year as a provincial price on emissions will likely be replaced by a lower national price, but the City of Medicine Hat isn’t yet adjusting its budget for a potential cost savings. The incoming United Conservative government says it will scrap the charge set by the province at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connie Oakes’ lawsuit dismissed
By JEREMY APPEL on May 16th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A $1-million lawsuit alleging “malicious” prosecution against Connie Oakes by the Medicine Hat Police Service and Crown has been dismissed in the Court of Queen’s Bench. The statement of claim, filed by Edmonton-based lawyer Thomas Engel on April 27, 2018, was never served to the defendants, and Engel withdrew from the file without notifying ... Read More »
1 responseOntario Teachers Pension sells renewable energy company with current proposals for southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2019
The Ontario Teachers Pension Fund has sold a renewable energy development company that has two proposed projects in southeast Alberta. Bluearth Renewables announced Wednesday that the massive investment company would sell its founding, 100-per-cent stake to European infrastructure fund manager DIF. The terms were not disclosed. In Western Canada, Bluearth has proposals before Alberta regulators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connie Oakes’ lawsuit against MHPS, Crown dismissed
By Jeremy Appel on May 15th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A lawsuit alleging “malicious” prosecution against Connie Oakes by the Medicine Hat Police Service and Crown has been dismissed in the Court of Queen’s Bench. The statement of claim, filed by lawyer Thomas Engel on April 27, 2018 was never served to the defendants and Engel withdrew from the file without notifying them, court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fox Valley set to begin funding push for new, 500-seat town hall
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2019
A new push to replace the Fox Valley, Sask. community hall will kick off in mid-June with a Roughriders’ Block Party, it was announced last week. The community of about 250 residents is planning to raise about $500,000 from private and corporate sources as well as grants toward building a new $1.1-million replacement of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Support Lions Club’s initiative in the Third World with barbecue at M&M
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2019
The M&M Store is hosting a special barbecue on May 18 to help collect used eye glasses for a Lions Club initiative in the Third World. Hamburgers are $4, hotdogs are $3, adding cheese costs $1 extra and drinks are included, but those who bring a pair of glasses to donate receive $1 off. The ... Read More »
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