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Rock Ramblings: Mexican band touring in Western Canada definitely worth seeing
It’s been a hot summer — temps above 30 C have been the norm, not the exception. So this is maybe not the best idea I ever had: I’m taking some vacation days down near the equator … the even hotter (and far more humid) Costa Rica. Part of the reason is my friend just ... Read More »
After Dark Aug.10-16
THURSDAY – Karaoke, Oly’s Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – Top 40 DJ music with Renn Davies, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – Intimate with ... Read More »
Canada Post says it takes security seriously after mailbox panel left open due to difficulties closing it
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Canada Post says a community mailbox was left open in the Ross Glen neighbourhood due to difficulties closing and securing a panel. “We take the security of the mail very seriously,” said Hayley Magermans, a spokesperson for Canada Post, in an email to the News. Mail was removed and secured, while a work ... Read More »
Eight months in jail for vehicle theft and McDonald’s break-in
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man was sentenced Wednesday to eight months in jail over stolen vehicles and stolen electronics from a local McDonald’s. Jason William Higdon appeared before the Medicine Hat Courthouse Wednesday from the Calgary Remand Centre, to enter pleas to multiple charges, some that stem back to almost a year ago and had originally ... Read More »
Zoning flexibility would get us off the planning merry-go-round
A tiny spot on Allowance Avenue gives a glaring example about how the public and official debate about zoning can go well off the rails. It also shows how “plans” put forward by the city’s planning department are not only misunderstood, but are a too-easy target. Council this week heard an application to rezone the ... Read More »
Parkview Drive stretch could soon be 70 km/h
Medicine Hat News Motorists could soon be living the dream of travelling at 70 kilometres per hour along most of Parkview Drive, should city council accept a committee and staff recommendation to up the speed limit on the isolated stretch. The contentious topic has dogged council since the road was built out to separated four-lane ... Read More »
Ignorant gun owners getting caught at the border with undeclared weapons
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Canadian Border Services Agency is confirming Alberta has seen a spike in guns seized by agents at its southerly ports this year, but this is mainly due to general ignorance of Canadian gun laws rather than malicious intent. In a statement released to the News Wednesday, the CBSA states that as of ... Read More »
Foodgrains harvest a good time to showcase Canadian farmers
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Nice weather Wednesday brought out many members of the public to celebrate the Canadian Foodgrains Bank harvest on South Boundary Road. Dozens of spectators enjoyed the sight of three combines donated and piloted by operators from Western Tractor, Rocky Mountain Equipment and Robertson Implements making the rounds in the golden wheat fields. Fiona ... Read More »
Junior AAA squad falls in Little League national semifinal
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s junior AAA baseball team came four runs shy of a national final in Wednesday’s 7-3 loss to Ontario at the Canadian Little League Championship in Lethbridge. “Today they scored seven runs and didn’t earn one, so that’s tough to take, between walks and errors,” said Hat coach Bob Rath. “Our ... Read More »
August 9, 2017
1926 ~ JULIA MASTEL ~ 2017 Juliana "Julia" Mastel of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late George Mastel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at the age of 91 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Julia ... Read More »
Nothing to worry about at Echo Dale
Medicine Hat News Hatters should have no worries about swimming in the lake at Echo Dale Regional Park, say city officials and health inspectors. A rumour this week about water quality at the man-made lake in west Medicine Hat raised concern and spurred calls to the media and city’s parks department. A message from a ... Read More »
