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Goalies gear up for season
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Almost in unison, four goaltenders sprawl on the ice, paddles horizontal with their legs. They get up and repeat the move. And again. And again. Modern goalie training isn’t just about angles anymore, says World Pro Goaltending instructor JF Martel. You’ve got to be smart in dealing with chaos in the crease, and ... Read More »
August 16, 2017
1929 ~ AL ARELIS ~ 2017 Algirdas “Al” Arelis of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Lorene Arelis, passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Al leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Wendy Arelis, Deanna Arelis (Tom McLeay), and Cheryl Arelis (David Carpenter), and their families. The ... Read More »
UCP leadership hopeful makes surprise visit
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A better deal on equalization payments for Alberta was promised by one of the United Conservative Party leadership candidates in an unexpected visit to Medicine Hat on Tuesday. A referendum in Alberta will need to take place first to legally trigger mandatory negotiations with the Liberal government on equalization payments, said Brian ... Read More »
January trial set for pharmacist pair charged with fraud and theft
Medicine Hat News A multi-day trial will run in January for two of three local pharmacists facing charges of fraud and theft over $5,000. Defence counsel for Kathryn Keiser and Evan King appeared in Medicine Hat Court Tuesday to officially set a trial date for the pair for Jan. 22-30, now that not-guilty pleas have ... Read More »
Man dies after river rescue near Echo Dale
Medicine Hat News A 40-year-old man died at hospital after being rescued Tuesday afternoon from the South Saskatchewan River near Echo Dale Park. A 911 call came in at approximately 3 p.m. regarding a male who was seen swimming in the river before going into distress and then under the water. A family member managed ... Read More »
Committee backs bid for 2018 World U-17 hockey tourney
Medicine Hat News A council committee has backed putting city dollars into a proposal to host an international hockey tournament as well as backstop the group’s budget. Council endorsed a local bid to host the World Under-17 hockey challenge in Medicine Hat in 2018 with a unanimous vote this summer. On Monday, the public services ... Read More »
Mall doing just fine in Target’s wake
Medicine Hat News The parent company of the Medicine Hat Mall has seemingly absorbed the blow dealt by U.S. retailer Target’s quick shutdown of Canadian expansion three years ago, according to new reports from H&R REIT. In fact, the mid-2017 financial report from the real estate income trust states it is set to more than ... Read More »
City doesn’t seem to be following its own rules
Landscaping is a requirement of any commercial development permit, not only planted but maintained. In our semi-arid climate that means underground sprinklers. Whether plants and beauty outweigh water usage is likely difficult to assess, so let’s just continue to require landscaping since no one really wants a sterile concrete environment. Since Box Springs Business Park ... Read More »
Court appearance for man arrested after allegedly robbing, pepper-spraying victim
Medicine Hat News A 26-year-old man arrested Sunday over a robbery in the parking lot at the hospital had a brief first court appearance Tuesday. Appearing by CCTV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, Jesse Leckner adjourned his matters to Aug. 22, as he looks to find legal counsel before seeking bail. Medicine Hat police ... Read More »
Guest Column: Feuding ideologies the second American civil war?
Various commentators have concluded that America is in the throes of its second civil war. Dennis Prager, a conservative radio host, has concluded that the political left and right share no common value system (such as respect for freedom of speech), therefore there can be no collaborative coming together over core beliefs. He argues that ... Read More »
‘Frontier justice’ is not the answer
There is no room for “frontier justice” in any form in a civil society safeguarded by laws and statutes. It is never permissible, for example, to go up to someone in the street and punch them in the mouth because you disagree with their opinions. Most in society would likely recognize the sense of this ... Read More »
