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May 11, 2017
1940 ~ JEAN SWEET ~ 2017 Jean Louise Sweet, beloved wife of Ross Sweet of Redcliff, passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2017 at the age of 77 years. Jean also leaves to cherish her memory four children, Don (Lisa) of Red Deer, Darryl (Shelley) of Airdrie, Marvin (Karen) and Sheila (Terry), both of Redcliff; ... Read More »
At least 11 more surgeries to be cancelled Friday at Medicine Hat hospital
Alberta Health Services is confirming at least 11 more elective surgeries will be cancelled on Friday as staff at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital continue to attempt to identify the source of a mysterious residue found on surgical cleaning and sterilization equipment in the hospital’s Medical Device Reprocessing area. The most recent round of cancellations comes ... Read More »
May 10, 2017
1937 ~ HAROLD MacIVER ~ 2017 Harold Douglas MacIver, known to many as “Hobo Hal”, passed away on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Harold leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Florence; four daughters, Anita (Doug) Overs, Sherry MacIver, Dawna (Derrick) Dooley, and Lori (Cal) Isley; three grandchildren, Cole, Joshua, ... Read More »
Child endangerment charges laid following Lethbridge drug bust
Five people in Lethbridge are facing charges under the Drug Endangered Children’s Act following the seizure of close to $100,000 in drugs and cash were seized from homes on the city’s west side. Search warrants were executed on vehicles and two homes on May 5 by ALERT’s organized crime and drug unit.When the search warrant ... Read More »
Officials reminding people about river safety after rescue of boy, 13, in Medicine Hat
The morning after a river rescue local authorities say people should make safety a priority when near the South Saskatchewan River. At the same time, Alberta Environment reports that water levels are much higher than usual at this time of year. Police report that at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, firefighters used their jet ... Read More »
Bill Yuill to receive honorary degree from Medicine Hat College
Distinguished Hatter Bill Yuill will receive an honorary degree from Medicine Hat College at this year’s convocation ceremony on June 9. “Everyone in the Medicine Hat area knows Bill and the Yuill family because of their service and commitment to our area. Instilling a sense of social responsibility for the communities we live in is ... Read More »
Man charged after illegal rail ride in southeastern Alberta
A Moose Jaw man is in custody after the RCMP in Redcliff pulled him off a freight train that was heading west on Sunday. Authorities say that they were contacted by Canadian Pacific Railway after crews noticed someone was riding unlawfully on the train. It was stopped near Range Road 75 in Cypress County, west ... Read More »
May 8, 2017
1959 ~ SHARON WERNER ~ 2017 Sharon Werner, age 57 years, passed away after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer on Friday, April 28th, 2017 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com ... Read More »
Woman arrested Saturday after robbery, assault
Medicine Hat News One woman has been arrested and charged after one person was stabbed and robbed Saturday at a motel near Gershaw Drive. The Medicine Hat Police Service announced Sunday evening that it has arrested 26-year-old Laura Forsyth, and have charged her with one count of robbery with violence and possession of a weapon ... Read More »
Update: MHPS, Lethbridge Police have long, successful night dealing with dynamite found in resident’s garage
Medicine Hat News Though it was a long day for members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, the unit’s Explosive Disposal Unit, as well as members from the Lethbridge Police Service were able to make dynamite found in a garage inoperable. The initial call for service took place around 1:30 p.m. when a family living ... Read More »
Police respond to explosives call, asking public to avoid 600 block of 6 St. SW
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking Medicine Hatters to avoid the 600 block of 6 St. SW. Officers, along with the Explosives Disposal Unit responded to a call regarding found explosives and have secured the area. The MHPS says the scene has been contained and there is no immediate danger to ... Read More »
