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City continues exploration of helium
By Collin Gallant on September 8th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat’s foray into helium exploration is still a work in progress one year after the esoteric leg of the petroleum division’s growth strategy was revealed. On Sept. 6, 2017, the News erroneously reported that a volume of the inert, highly valuable gas had been found by city drilling crews. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALERT seizes $78K in drugs, arrests and charges pair
By Jeremy Appel on September 8th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Two people facing 13 charges and nearly $78,000 worth of drugs are off the streets following an ALERT Medicine Hat investigation. ALERT investigators executed a search warrant Sept. 6 on a storage locker in Brier Industrial Estates. Police discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and buffing agent. Later that day, police arrested two people associated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!13th Avenue SE underpass closing Sunday for two days
By Collin Gallant on September 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The 13th Avenue underpass at the Trans-Canada Highway will be closed for road work most of Sunday and Monday, maintenance contractor Volker Steven announced on Friday. The overpass will be open to highway motorists, as will on- and off-ramps to 13th Avenue, but north-south commuters are being asked to use either Dunmore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City notebook: Blowout sale for city land?
By Collin Gallant on September 8th, 2018
Topping headlines this week is a move by city administrators to pull the trigger on council’s wish to sell excess land to bolster land department profits and private development. It checks two boxes for a majority of councillors who’ve questioned the size of the land inventory as well clearly laid out they feel tax base ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Apex hosting upcoming sessions on future of work
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Apex Southeast Alberta is looking to the future of work and wants to you to as well. The group is hosting a three-session series called Emerging Industries & the Future of Work, The first session, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, is coming up on Sept. 20. It will take place at the MHC Eresman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couples relying on strangers during vintage car journey
By Mo Cranker on September 8th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Holts and the Campbells have made their way into the heart of Saskatchewan and are continuing on their journey in their 1920s vehicles to Hague, Sask. Bart and Lisa Campbell left Tuesday alongside Fred and Teri Holt and are slowly working their way to Hague with no money in their pockets, no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bindloss fire victims say the compensation process is stalled
By Gillian Slade on September 8th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A year after the Bindloss fire there is frustration for farmers and ranchers who have not received the financial compensation they say they were promised. “A year ago we had hope it (claims) would be settled,” said Tom Herman. John Campbell and wife Donna say they are “so tired” of the lack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astronomy club hosting annual Summer Star Party on Saturday
By None on September 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Astronomy Club is holding its Summer Star Party fundraiser Saturday from 6-11 p.m. at the Sunridge Observatory. There will be a barbecue, door prizes, a 50/50 draw, a silent auction, guest presentations, a question-and-answer period with current members, membership opportunities and viewing with telescopes after dark. The event will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS at investigative roadblock over man’s death, as key witnesses are not in the country
By Jeremy Appel on September 8th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service is facing some unusual challenges investigating the death of a Newfoundland man three days after he was involved in a physical altercation with a British soldier at a local bar. The major roadblock to their investigation is that some of the main people of interest are currently back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost $78,000 worth of drugs seized in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2018
Two people are facing 13 charges and nearly $78,000 worth of drugs are off the streets following an ALERT Medicine Hat investigation. ALERT investigators executed a search warrant Sept. 6 on a storage locker in Brier Industrial Estates. Police discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and buffing agent. Later that same day police arrested two people associated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney says Ottawa needs to force issue with pipelines
By Gillian Slade on September 7th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Jason Kenney says Alberta not only needs to rescue Trans-Mountain, but other pipelines as well. He also believes the best leverage the province has would be a suspension of equalization payments. The United Conservative leader stated these claims Thursday afternoon prior to a fundraising dinner for about 175 people in Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
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