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Geothermal Alberta a real possibility, says expert
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Harnessing the natural heat of the earth’s crust to meet all the heat and energy needs of surface dwellers. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but thanks to advances in geothermal technology it could one day become a reality right here in Alberta, says geothermal specialist Liz Lappin, founder ... Read More »
Paddling Club hosting one more on-water event for the year
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s Paddling Club is holding its fifth annual Hat Regatta on the South Saskatchewan River starting at noon on Saturday, billed as the final organized paddle of the year in Canada. All they ask is for participants to bring a personal flotation device and a funny hat to the Strathcona Island Park, ... Read More »
Tax privileges for specific group not the ‘Canadian way’
Re: “Taxing businesses is taxing the rich?,” Sept. 21 I guess I have to thank the Vermilion writer for his informative (?) economics 101 treatise as published in the News. I am certainly in the majority of Canadians who wants more product, more employment, more income to buy more products. Sort of like motherhood and ... Read More »
Discussions aim to end stigmatization of dementia
Medicine Hat News If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of dementia you are invited to an informal gathering with others in the same position. On Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 at the Station Cafe on Second Street, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the local chapter of the Alzheimer Society of ... Read More »
Bail denied, trial date to be set for Medicine Hat man accused of sexual assault
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Bail was denied Wednesday to a Medicine Hat man who Crown prosecutors want designated as a dangerous offender. Following a hearing at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, Judge P.G. Pharo refused to release Michael Christopher Delmas, who has been in custody for two-and-a-half years but who the Court of Appeals recently sided with to ... Read More »
Man arrested in New Year’s Eve stabbing gets 20-month jail sentence
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A 20-month jail sentence was handed down Tuesday to a man arrested for a New Year’s Eve stabbing outside a north-end pub. Jerrad Wayne Schneider, 32, entered a guilty plea at the end of June to a charge of aggravated assault, while the agreed statement of facts was read into the court record ... Read More »
September 27, 2017
1937 ~ DOROTHY HAMMEL ~ 2017 It is with great sadness and heartbreak that the family of Dorothy Joan Hammel, announce her passing on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at the age of 80 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Dorothy's memory may be made to the ... Read More »
45 Hamptons lots ready to go
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A major developer in Medicine Hat says a “Herculean Effort” by local workers, city planners and his team will mean 45 new lots will be brought to market on time this fall — making it less than a year from concept to completion. “We’re definitely on schedule and it’s been a Herculean effort ... Read More »
Brain works: Seniors learn about injuries, coping
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Seniors had the opportunity to learn Tuesday at the Strathcona Centre about different types of brain injuries and their effects, as part of Active Aging and Wellness Week. The event included an interactive presentation from Diana Sirivath, disability services worker for Brain Injury Relearning Service, as well as some brain-building games and puzzles. ... Read More »
Oil Wives Clubs to converge on Medicine Hat for anniversary party
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Oil Wives Clubs from across Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will be convening at the Medicine Hat Lodge this week to celebrate the group’s 61st anniversary and its Medicine Hat chapter’s 50th. About 270 members representing 26 clubs will be present at the Alice in Wonderland-themed convention on Sept. 27, 28, 29 and ... Read More »
Former DND scientist says his treatment by feds should be warning to others
Medicine Hat News Self-publishing is often the domain of the wronged plaintiff and defendant — those who assess themselves as legally hard done by often turn to the venue to tell their story, but find few readers. However, the offering by Stephen Murray, a retired top scientist at defence research facility at CFB Suffield, should ... Read More »
