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Arson, aggravated assault case to go to trial in new year

By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2018

Medicine Hat News A five-day trial has been set for March 2019, for a man accused of starting a house fire that sent one woman to hospital with extensive burns. After waiving a preliminary hearing last month, the trial date for the accused was set down Friday at the Medicine Hat Court of Queen’s Bench ... Read More »

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New bank alarm system causes false alarm two days in a row

By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018

Medicine Hat News For the second time in two days police responded with multiple units to the downtown Servus Credit branch Friday afternoon to find a false alarm had been triggered. Five police cars descended on the branch, located on the 500 block of Fourth Street, S.E., at about noon on Friday. Police Staff Sergeant ... Read More »

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UCP candidate voting begins next week for Brooks-MedicineHat

By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade Voting to determine who the UCP candidate will be for the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding will take place on Monday and Tuesday. It starts in Brooks at the Heritage Inn, 1217 Second St. West, on July 16 from noon to 8 p.m., and in Medicine Hat on July 17 from noon to 8 ... Read More »

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Judge reserves decision on cocaine trafficking trial

By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge has reserved his decision until July 28 for a Medicine Hat man accused of arranging to sell cocaine to an undercover officer. The two-day trial for Stephen Rainville wrapped up Friday, with the accused taking the stand in his own defence and testifying that he was in no way involved with ... Read More »

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Fire ban for Forty Mile

By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018

Medicine Hat News The County of Forty Mile has imposed a fire ban, cancelling burning permits and restricting all fires outside of campfire rings and approved barrels with spark arrestors. The measure was imposed on July 9 after scorching temperatures and dry winds increase risks. No new permits will be issued until the order is ... Read More »

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Renovations to start at Strathcona Centre

By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018

FILE PHOTO People participating in a pole walking exercise in Strathcona Centre earlier this year. Renovation to the centre will commence Monday and continue until July 24. Renovations will include electrical upgrades to support the new fitness equipment. Washrooms are also being upgraded to make them barrier free and a storage room is being built ... Read More »

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Fire destroys Cypress County business

By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2018

JEREMY APPEL Southern Alberta Newspapers A blaze tore through Cypress County’s Jayman Metals from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, with the remains of the building needing to be torn down by an excavator once the fire was brought under control. The county’s fire department enlisted support from Dunmore and Box Springs stations, as well ... Read More »

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Cancarb’s owner expanding N.A. presence

By Collin Gallant on July 13th, 2018

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Tokai Carbon is set to greatly expand its North American presence four years after it entered the market with the purchase of Cancarb in Medicine Hat. The Toyko-based industrial materials company announced it has an agreement to acquire Texas-based Sid Richardson this fall for US$310 million. The transaction, announced in late June, would ... Read More »

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Car dealers reiterate consumer commitment

By Collin Gallant on July 13th, 2018

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A local car dealer is hoping to clear up any misconception that although he operates at the former location of a now suspended car dealer, there’s no connection between the two. Other car dealers, too, say news that Autos R Less is being investigated for passing vehicles with active liens onto unknowing customers ... Read More »

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Recovery centre and safe consumption site will work closely

By Gillian Slade on July 13th, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade There will be a close working relationship between Medicine Hat Recovery Centre and the supervised consumption site expected to open in Medicine Hat by the end of the year. “We know that it’s a prime opportunity to meet with those clients right at the time where they may be starting to contemplate ... Read More »

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Riders for HALO excited to bring back the Fuel Booster Poker Run

By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Get your motors running and your poker faces ready. Riders for HALO’s fifth annual Fuel Booster Poker Run goes on July 21. The run begins at the Irvine Hotel at 10 a.m. and will end up at Ralph’s Texas Bar & Steakhouse. Stops will be made at Eagle Valley, Richmound and Whiskey ... Read More »

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