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Afternoon fire does some damage, but causes no injury
Medicine Hat News A black smoke cloud appeared just off of Highway 3 late this afternoon after a fire started at a property in Cypress County. According to Cypress County deputy fire chief John McBain the fire appears to have been caused by a faulty battery charger. “From the home owner’s account, what it’s looking ... Read More »
Hatters shocked by shaking from Montana earthquake
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Was it, or wasn’t it? Couldn’t be? Could it? Hatters who had an uneasy feeling after midnight on Thursday morning awoke to discover they were likely feeling a magnitude 5.8 earthquake that was centred in western Montana at about 12:30 a.m. MST. That tremor was followed by seven smaller quakes over the next ... Read More »
July 6, 2017
1927 ~ HAZEL SIMMONS ~2017 Hazel Beatrice Simmons, beloved wife of Frank Simmons of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Hazel also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Diana Simmons (Alfred Egan Home), Darlene (Arnie) Macauley, Debbie (Randy) Zaiser and Rodney (Wanda) Simmons; six grandchildren, ... Read More »
July 5, 2017
1927 ~ HAZEL SIMMONS ~2017 Hazel Beatrice Simmons, beloved wife of Frank Simmons of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Hazel also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Diana Simmons (Alfred Egan Home), Darlene (Arnie) Macauley, Debbie (Randy) Zaiser and Rodney (Wanda) Simmons; six grandchildren, ... Read More »
Semi-automatic rifle found by city police after Calgary pair comes to collect drug debt
Two Calgary residents who came to Medicine Hat to collect a drug debt on Canada are facing weapon and drug charges. Medicine Hat police say that in the early morning hours of July 1 the pair forced their way into a home in the 800 block of Eighth Street N.W. After being called to the ... Read More »
City natural gas rate down for July
City gas rates are down and electricity rates are up for the month of July. The city utility department’s rate for natural gas in July has been set at $2.34 per gigajoule, down 61 cents from $2.95 in the month of June. The power price for July sits at 3.88 cents per kilowatt hour up ... Read More »
July 4, 2017
Grace Prevost 1941 ~ 2017 With heavy hearts the family of Mrs. Grace Prevost, beloved wife of Ken Prevost, announce her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the age of 76 years. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 635 – 4th Street S.E., ... Read More »
Heat wave hits the Hat
Medicine Hat News Extreme heat warnings are in effect for large portions of southern Alberta, including Medicine Hat and locales throughout Cypress County, the counties of Forty Mile and Newell and the Special Areas. The forecasted highs for Medicine Hat for the remainder of the week all top 30 C, with temperatures climbing to 36 ... Read More »
SEASAR uses training exercise for one last, unsuccessful search for missing man
Medicine Hat News South East Alberta Search and Rescue traveled by boat Sunday from Sandy Point Park all the way back to Strathcona Island Park holding a group-training exercise, while searching for the man who went missing in the South Saskatchewan River weeks ago. SEASAR president Paul Carolan says the group has wanted to do ... Read More »
Update: Stolen truck located in Strathmore, two arrested
The stolen dark blue 2007 Ford F150 has been recovered by Strathmore RCMP, shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday. Two male occupants have been arrested in relation to the vehicle and its contents. The MHPS is currently working with Strathmore RCMP in an attempt to connect the individuals to the rash of vehicle mischief/thefts within ... Read More »
June 30, 2017
1923 ~ OLINDA YANKE ~ 2017 Mrs. Olinda Yanke (nee Lutz) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Carl Yanke, passed away on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 at the age of 93 years. A Graveside Service was held yesterday at HILLSIDE CEMETERY. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Olinda ... Read More »
