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Member wants more oversight for MPC
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant What’s the role of the municipal planning commission — one member of the development oversight body wants to know. Frank Devine, a local realtor who sits as a public member, moved Wednesday to table a proposed bylaw change giving additional approval power to planning staff. That won’t be taken up again until the ... Read More »
Bail hearing prep still ongoing for man charged in bank robbery string
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell With work still underway to prepare for a bail hearing, it was a brief court appearance Wednesday for a Winnipeg man arrested for two bank robberies in Medicine Hat, three in Regina and one in Saskatoon. Counsel for Stephen Vogelsang, who celebrated his 54th birthday while in custody at the Medicine Hat Remand ... Read More »
Reformation commemorative service draws 250
Medicine Hat News Around 250 people attended a commemorative service Nov. 12 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The Reformation marked the beginning of the modern era as well as the breach between Protestants and Catholics. The service contained thanksgiving for what we share in common, repentance ... Read More »
Time to get started on the long view of flood protection
It is time that Albertans put the cart behind the horse when it comes to preventing major floods in southern Alberta, but unfortunately we’re still arguing about who owns the cart. More than four years after massive, damaging and widespread floods in the province, berms are mostly in place in Medicine Hat, and other communities ... Read More »
Friends of Medicare has questions for AHS about closing of Six West
The closing of Six West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital raises far more questions than answers. When only 50 per cent of its palliative beds are occupied, why is closure the only solution? Why did AHS not consult with our local hospice, palliative providers and other health care professionals in the Palliser region to ... Read More »
Local swimmers thrive at Marlin Invitational
Medicine Hat News It was a great weekend for local swimmers at the annual Marlin Marquee Invitational. There were nine teams totaling over 100 swimmers, some from as far away as Edmonton and Elk Valley, BC. Medicine Hat Waves Aaron Kruger won six gold medals and has now achieved three qualifying times for Alberta Championships ... Read More »
November 22, 2017
1920 ~ IDA KLEISTER ~ 2017 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother, Ida Kleister, on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at the age of 97 years. Mama was the matriarch of 5 generations. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Ella (Richard) Belau and Ida (Joel) Simmons; ... Read More »
Psych evaluation extension given for man accused of 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 by closed-circuit TV from the Calgary Remand Centre, with information from the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry ... Read More »
Man denied two days of bail in order to say goodbyes
Medicine Hat News Bail was denied Tuesday to a Medicine Hat man wanting to be out of jail for just two days before his sentencing for trafficking methamphetamine. Travis McNab appeared by closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, with duty counsel running a bail hearing for newly laid charges of possession for the ... Read More »
Remorseful local man gets 3.5 years for drug charges
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Expressing remorse, a 25-year-old Medicine Hat man was sentenced Tuesday to three-and-a-half years in federal prison for serious drug trafficking charges. “I want to express my sincerest apologies for my actions and the danger I put in my community,” said Cole Lee, pledging to never put anyone in danger again. Lee also apologized ... Read More »
Cost of living with diabetes can be quite overwhelming for some
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade As if living with Type 1 diabetes isn’t difficult enough, there is the significant expense, and for those still in school there are additional challenges. Blood glucose testing strips cost about 75 cents each and some people need to test six times a day. “It can cost a person $1,500 a year ... Read More »
