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Sentencing delayed again for man convicted of child luring
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Sentencing has once again been delayed for a Medicine Hat man who pled guilty to child luring earlier this year. The adjournment was begrudgingly granted Tuesday by a judge at the Medicine Hat courthouse, as Aaron Curtis Diaz had only obtained legal counsel for sentencing a day prior. The charges against Diaz stem ... Read More »
How much genius was lost due to abusers?
Forgive them their trespasses, for they are a genius. This sort of sentiment has permeated the arts, politics, academics, science, business and much more over the centuries. It’s one that has given countless so-called geniuses a carte blanche when it comes to egregious of behaviour such as pedophilia, sexual harassment, bullying, racism and much more. ... Read More »
Santa for Seniors program back to ensure love for all during the Holidays
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Hat’s Santa for Seniors program, which provides disadvantaged elderly people with Christmas gifts, is gearing up for the holiday season. Erin MacDonald, the initiative’s founder, said Christmas trees are popping up around town for people to provide donations. The trees were placed at five locations throughout town — both Shoppers Drug Mart ... Read More »
National Affairs: Veterinarian’s case underscores Canada’s weak animal cruelty laws
How far have we come in protecting animals? Based on money spent in the pet industry, you might be forgiven for thinking we have come a long way. Many owners spend handsomely on their dogs, cats and other pets. They feed them special diets, arrange to have them walked and, in some cases, take them ... Read More »
Judge grants more time for psych evaluation of man charged with extortion
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A four-week extension for further psychiatric evaluation was granted Tuesday for a Medicine Hat man accused of violent extortion, possibly linked to a recent homicide. Robert S. Hoefman made a brief appearance before the Medicine Hat Court via closed-circuit television from the Calgary Remand Centre, with information from the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry ... Read More »
November 21, 2017
1918 ~ MARGARET CAVAN ~ 2017 Margaret Cavan of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Lionel Cavan, passed away on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at the age of 99 years. Margaret leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Elaine Nieman; six grandchildren, Nicole (Brad) Ambrosi, Wendy (Shawn) Weiss, Heather Nieman, Lance (Lana) Cavan, Jennifer ... Read More »
Information night Wednesday to discuss addictions
Medicine Hat News This is National Addictions Awareness Week, recognizing issues related to substance abuse and problem gambling. There is a parent information night in Medicine Hat on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Honor Currie Room at the Medicine Hat Public Library. It will be an opportunity to learn ways to talk to their ... Read More »
A reward goes counter to the spirit of volunteering
Re: “MLA Report: The strength of communities is the true Alberta Advantage,” Nov. 17 I read the clumn by Drew Barnes, MLA and I agreed with everything he had written — until the last part where he stated volunteers should be thanked by rewarding them with a tax deduction. My husband and I have volunteered ... Read More »
Why the rush to legalize marijuana?
Why is the federal government in such a hurry to pass its marijuana legalization legislation when there are still so many questions and so few answers? Just last week, the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police said that the legislation is coming too fast, stating that, “There is insufficient time to prepare the necessary legislative ... Read More »
AHS looks to handle needs after pain clinic closes to new patients
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade With the pain clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital not taking new patients, Alberta Health Services is working on other ways to address the need. A more multi-disciplinary manner is the goal, said Dr. Vince DiNinno, associate medical director for AHS and consulting physician to the Medicine Hat Recovery Centre. “Not every ... Read More »
Parkinson Association closes its office in Medicine Hat
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade For financial reasons Parkinson Association of Alberta has decided to close its storefront office in Medicine Hat but services are expected to continue from a home office. The idea is to reduce overhead costs but still provide services with a member of staff working from home and meeting clients in coffee shops ... Read More »
