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Oyen RCMP searching for missing man
By Medicine Hat News on October 5th, 2018
The Oyen RCMP is looking for the public’s help in locating a missing male who was last seen on Oct. 1 around 11:30 a.m. at a residence in Bindloss. Carter James Schlaht, 32, is described as Caucasian, 6’3 tall and 178 lbs, with brown eyes and brown hair. Schlaht was last seen wearing a dark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three pot stores will open day one
By Collin Gallant on October 5th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Three locally-owned cannabis retailers are among the first in Alberta to receive interim business licences by provincial regulators. The locations in the Hat are among 17 announced Thursday by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission as interim licence holders. That means they can order supply and be open for business on the morning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More First Street SW work coming next summer
By Collin Gallant on October 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A well-used route to and from downtown that was shut down this past summer will again be closed next summer for water and sewer line work, a city committee heard this week. First Street SW, west of Division Avenue, was shut down for months this past summer when gas line work was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abandoned structure fire closes Hill Road for hours
By Collin Gallant on October 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A fire at an abandoned outbuilding forced the closure of Hill Road for about four hours on Thursday as fire crews extinguished the blaze, then had the shanty knocked down the with an excavator. Platoon Chief Kevin Heinrich says his firefighters didn’t know exactly what they were dealing with when a report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation hosts Vital Conversations
By Gillian Slade on October 5th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade In addition to putting the spotlight on nine key issues affecting the community, there was a conversation hosted by Community Foundation to identify issues and possible solutions. Community Foundation brought together 150 people to talk about causes that matter, under the banner of Vital Conversations. “I’m really pleased with how it was, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delmas’ dangerous offender hearing delayed
By Collin Gallant on October 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A hearing into whether a three-time convicted sex offender in Medicine Hat should be declared a dangerous offender was delayed on Thursday after attorneys challenged how an assessment was approved. Christopher Michael Delmas is in custody serving time for sexual assault that he initially pled guilty to in 2015. Since then, Crown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkinson Association of Alberta hosting fundraiser dinner Oct. 17 at Chacko’s
By Gillian Slade on October 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Parkinson Association of Alberta is holding a fundraising dinner on Oct. 17 at Chacko’s Kitchen and Bar in Medicine Hat. A cocktail reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets for the three-course meal are $55 each and includes a silent auction. Tickets are available through Amanda Sears ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antiques, collectibles, hunting and hobbies all at 16th annual show
By Mo Cranker on October 5th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s 16th annual Antique and Collectibles show and 11th annual Gun and Hobby show are taking place this weekend at the Stampede grounds. There will be more than 300 tables set up at the Cypress Centre from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with vendors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO unveils new twin-engine helicopter
By Jeremy Appel on October 5th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel HALO unveiled its brand new BK-117 twin-engine air ambulance at the Medicine Hat airport Thursday. The event included musical entertainment, food, drinks and a 50-50 draw, as well as appearances from Mayor Ted Clugston, and MLAs Bob Wanner and Drew Barnes. “It’s something we’ve dreamed about for a long time, but now it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TD donation puts a book in the hands of Canada’s Grade 1s
By Jeremy Appel on October 5th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel TD Bank donated a book this week to the more than 550,000 Grade 1 students across Canada. Each of Nicola Dobek’s 19 Grade 1 students at St. Michael’s School received a copy of “Giraffe and Bird.” Dobek said this initiative helps encourage students to read both inside and outside the classroom. “It’s great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Killer transfer met by protest in Maple Creek
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2018
GILLIAN SLADE & TAYLOR CHARTRAND Alberta Newspaper Group A recent decision to transfer convicted murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic to a healing lodge near Maple Creek provoked a small protest Wednesday in the southwest Saskatchewan town. McClintic was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the 2009 murder of eight-year-old Tori Stafford in Woodstock, Ont. “I’m ... Read More »
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