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SD76 proudly showing off the Hat this week
By Jeremy Appel on August 17th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s SD76 is hosting the Public School Board Association of Alberta’s summer conference this weekend, with trustees coming from across the province. “It gives us as trustees a chance to see what other centres have for facilities, programs and services,” said SD76 board chair Rick Massini. “It also helps us develop an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!90 days in custody remain for man who set off bear spray indoors; will be served on weekends
By Jeremy Appel on August 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A man who set off bear spray in an apartment complex on Victoria Day weekend was sentenced Monday to 225 days in jail, with 135 credited for time served. Jamie Snow pled guilty to possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, for which he received the 135 days served and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Woman charged in connection with stolen property, break-in and then pointing gun at police had no previous record
By Jeremy Appel on August 17th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A woman who allegedly helped steal a truck,and ATM, as well as break into a rural residence near Bassano, leading to a chase by the RCMP where she pointed a stolen gun at police, didn’t have any criminal record before 2018, Medicine Hat Provincial Court heard Thursday. Hailey Morrison appeared in court via ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Needle exchange program saved my life: former addict
By Gillian Slade on August 17th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade After a decade-long heroin addiction, it was staff at a needle exchange centre that gave Carolyn Warne a glimmer of hope. Now she has been drug free for more than 20 years. It only took five days to become addicted, but the battle to free herself took 10 years, says Warne, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southwest Saskatchewan getting some park facility upgrades
By Collin Gallant on August 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The government of Saskatchewan is touting $1.5 million in facility improvements in the coming year at parks in the province’s southwest. The central block of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is scheduled to receive electrical expansion at Shady Pine campground as well as new digital sings. Upgraded power to camper stalls at Douglas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local singer-songwriter hosting concert evening tonight with a personal touch
By Mo Cranker on August 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker There’s no place like home for Christie Kurpjuweit. The local singer and songwriter was born and raised in the Hat, and has a show today at 7 p.m. at Cafe Verve where she will play a number of original and cover songs. “It’s going to be a really fun night with a good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat blanketed by smoke, air advisory issued
By Gillian Slade on August 16th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A veil of smoke saturated Medicine Hat Wednesday, blocking the sun and giving the impression of a cloudy day. An air quality advisory was issued by Environment Canada for the whole of the province. Its air quality health index for Medicine Hat was “four,” indicating a “moderate risk.” There are very small ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opioid issues rampant in south
By Gillian Slade on August 16th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The south zone leads the province by far when it comes to pharmacies dispensing methadone and in the number of emergency department visits due to opioids, says an Alberta Health report. Methadone and buprenorphine are administered under medical supervision as a long-term treatment for those dealing with an addiction to opioids. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smoking bylaw needs weed changes
By Collin Gallant on August 16th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant City councillors will debate whether soon-to-be-legal marijuana should be treated the same as tobacco within local smoking bylaws when city council convenes next Monday. A recommendation from city staff suggests that just like a cigarettes, prohibition on the public use of cannabis should be in place for workplaces, indoor spaces, parks and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate listings up, but so are prices
By Collin Gallant on August 16th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s real estate market is showing higher listings, lower sales, but also stable prices; a state of affairs that doesn’t seem to jive with how a market should react, according to the local real estate board’s president. July’s report on home sales shows the number of residential properties for sale sits at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police remind public of automated phone scams
By Jeremy Appel on August 16th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service is again warning Hatters not to respond to automated phone messages claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. The MHPS tweeted Wednesday that CRA scammers “are back in full force.” Sgt. Mike Fischer says although CRA scams occur year round with a particular emphasis on tax season ... Read More »
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