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Dog killed by airbag in collision
By Gillian Slade on September 21st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A beloved pet was killed when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Second Street NE and Altawana Avenue on Thursday morning about 8:30 a.m. One of the drivers sustained minor injuries, while a dog in the same vehicle was killed by the deployment of an airbag, according to a police report. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Man pleads guilty to fraud times three
By Jeremy Appel on September 21st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man facing counts of fraud, mischief and pulling a fire alarm, as well as numerous breaches, pled guilty Thursday at Medicine Hat Provincial Court to the bulk of charges against him. Jasen Palmer pled guilty to three counts of fraud under $5,000, one count of a false alarm and four counts each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight police testify in drug trial
By Jeremy Appel on September 21st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Eight police witnesses testified Thursday at Medicine Hat Provincial Court on the first day of trial for a man who originally pled guilty to drug trafficking charges before requesting the pleas be withdrawn. Aaron Grant Hotchen’s trial is for a single charge of possession for the purposes of trafficking methamphetamine, for which he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple set to open distillery on South Railway in early October
By Collin Gallant on September 21st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Andy and Jen Schmunk always enjoyed making small batches of beer and liqueurs at home. Taking time off to raise their two toddlers, Jen found herself researching the art, then browsing equipment on line, then building a business plan. On Thursday they found themselves building a production line at their new shop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman’s wedding dress helping her leave important legacy behind
By Gillian Slade on September 21st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com Her life was cut short but her beautiful wedding dress will support a charity that makes dresses and wraps for little ones who have also passed on too soon. Even at the time of shopping for her own wedding dress, Sonja McGivery knew that she wanted to support Alberta Angel Dresses. “She just thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance changes leave drop-in kids barred from trampoline use at gymnastics clubs
By Collin Gallant on September 21st, 2018
Medicine Hat News New sport federation rules that govern gymnastic clubs mean trampolines are now off limits to children who attend drop-in playtime or book birthday parties. Clubs throughout the province, including SALTA Gymnastics in Medicine Hat, were informed of the change on Wednesday, and local staff scrambled to cordon off trampolines from drop-in users ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several charges follow Taber RCMP, Lethbridge police investigation
By Collin Gallant on September 21st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Taber RCMP and Lethbridge police have laid more than a dozen charges each against three people after stolen property was tracked to an address in the latter city earlier this month. Authorities say items taken from a business in the Municipal Distirct of Taber were advertised for sale online on Sept. 13. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canalta reworks booze contract to allow local
By Collin Gallant on September 20th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Locally produced beer and spirits will be on home ice this year at the Canalta Centre, which on Wednesday announced the produce from two local breweries and fledgling distillery in Medicine Hat will be available from concessions. That comes after a three-year contract with Molsons to supply the 6,200-seat hockey rink and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County figures arena could have multiple players
By Collin Gallant on September 20th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Cypress County officials are contemplating an early stage plan to partner with the Prairie Rose School Division to build a $10.4-million arena and community centre in Dunmore, but say a larger partnership to jointly offer facilities throughout the vast county could be a result. “I think it’s larger than just Dunmore,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather Network meteorologist reiterates mild temperatures coming, despite cooler days at the moment
By Jeremy Appel on September 20th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Although the transition to autumn from summer and its cooling temperatures have hit the Hat hard, southern Alberta is shaping up to have a warmer-than-usual fall and winter, according to a Weather Network meteorologist. “We’ve moved into a bit of a short-term pattern in the last week that really will continue for another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Guilty pleas entered for failures to appear in court
By Jeremy Appel on September 20th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man set to go to trial at the end of January on numerous weapons charges, as well as threats causing death, possessing drugs for the purposes of trafficking and mischief causing damage to property, pled guilty Wednesday to two charges of failure to appear in court. Maxime Oliver Phillipe, 32, appeared in ... Read More »
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