1923 ~ BEULAH SHARPE ~ 2017 Beulah Pearl Sharpe of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late John Sharpe, passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2017 at the age of 93 years. Beulah leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Janice Caldwell of Calgary, Cynthia Montour of Brooks, and Linda Madiger of Medicine Hat; daughter-in-law, ... Read More »
1926 ~ MONICA MASTEL ~ 2017 Monica Mastel of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Adolph Mastel, passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Monica leaves to cherish her memory three children, Wayne Mastel, Bruce Mastel and Donna Mastel (Nick Rothwell) and their families. Those wishing to pay ... Read More »
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Fire investigators say “errant smoking material” — most likely a cigarette — is the cause behind a fire that destroyed three Southridge homes Saturday. “Our fire investigators have determined that it was errant smoking material that fell through the deck and lodged along some wood, which with the winds that came up — ... Read More »
The trial of a Brooks man charged with manslaughter over the death of his girlfriend will be held in Medicine Hat. The trial date will be set at the Court of Queen’s Bench on July 14. A preliminary hearing was held earlier in Brooks, although is under a publication ban. A multi-day trial was also ... Read More »
HARTLEY, Charlotte Louise October 9, 1941 – June 5, 2017 Charlotte Hartley passed away peacefully with her children by her side on June 5, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Her memory will be forever cherished by daughter Susan (Jason) Vincent of Cochrane, Alberta and son Robert (Tavia) Hartley of Calgary, Alberta; Charlotte’s mother ... Read More »
1951 ~ BRAD THICKSON ~ 2017 Robert "Brad" Thickson, beloved husband of Beverly Thickson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, June 5th, 2017 at the age of 66 years. Brad also leaves to cherish his memory two children, Tyler (Stacey) Thickson and Kimberly (Mark) Schafer; five grandchildren, Rezner, Torin, Taylor, Matthew and Max; his ... Read More »
1951 ~ ROBERT "BRAD" THICKSON ~ 2017 Robert Brad Thickson, beloved wife of Beverly Thickson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, June 5th, 2017 at the age of 66 years. Brad leaves to cherish his memory two children, Tyler (Stacey) Thickson and Kimberly (Mark) Schafer, and their families. The Funeral Service will be held ... Read More »
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A man who robbed two downtown banks last year will be incarcerated for just under two years for the remainder of his sentence. Alebele Negussie confirmed guilty pleas to counts of robbery Thursday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse. As part of a joint submission between Crown and defence, Negussie was sentenced to 21 ... Read More »
ROSY ROWE 1922 ~ 2017 Mrs. Rosy Rowe passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at the age of 95 years. Rosy leaves to cherish her memory: daughters, Rose Marie (Bryan) Laidlaw and Bonnie (Jay) Martin; grandchildren, Duncan (Maria), Jeff, Justin, Adam, Tyler (Lisa), Jennifer (Craig) and Scott; great-grandchildren, ... Read More »
1945 ~ PAULINE ERESMAN ~ 2017 Pauline Eresman, beloved partner of Patrick Jarvis of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pauline also leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Lynne Palmer; three grandchildren, Key Kronebusch, Evan Palmer and Sean Palmer; one brother, Jim Sitter; two sisters, ... Read More »
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell In a rare occurrence, a woman who pled guilty to trafficking cocaine requested that she not be given credit for time spent in pretrial custody. Krystal Dawn Sawchuk pled guilty to trafficking cocaine and a probation breach Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse and received a sentence of 22-month penitentiary term. The length ... Read More »