Medicine Hat News

Fire service heads budget talk

apoirier@medicinehatnews.com (Editorial Editorial) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:58:47 +0000

Medicine Hat’s three-year budget plan passed in City Council on Tuesday night without amendments but included a lengthy discussion about future planning of fire protection in the city’s expanding reaches.

Event Centre moves to 'Phase Two'

apoirier@medicinehatnews.com (Editorial Editorial) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:57:17 +0000

On a night when City Council approved asking for bids to design and build the long-controversial Regional Event Centre most of the public discussion revolved around possible locations for a fire station that wasn’t even in the city budget plan that passed earlier in the evening.

Alberta potash real, but maybe not yet practical

support@tricubemedia.com (Collin Gallant) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

There's potash northeast of Medicine Hat, says the man spearheading mineral exploration in the region, but the current economic reality may leave it undeveloped based on initial test results.

Redcliff teacher arrested for alleged sexual assault

support@tricubemedia.com (Alex Mccuaig) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:01:00 +0000

A Redcliff teacher is facing sexual assault allegations after police say they found the 32-year-old in "suspicious circumstances in the company of a 14-year-old female." Police said they came across Parkside School teacher Bradley James Mastel with the girl in a secluded area of a city park during a routine patrol on Friday night.

Potash discovered near Hat, but future of find uncertain

apoirier@medicinehatnews.com (Editorial Editorial) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:08:01 +0000

There’s potash northeast of Medicine Hat, says the man spearheading mineral exploration in the region, but the current economic reality may leave it undeveloped based on initial test results.

Teacher facing child sex assault charges

apoirier@medicinehatnews.com (Editorial Editorial) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:03:04 +0000

A Redcliff teacher is facing sexual assault allegations involving a minor.
The man was released from custody under court imposed conditions following a bail hearing Tuesday morning. Those conditions include he have no contact with youth under 16 not accompanied by their parent or guardian - with the exception of his children - and no contact with the female youth complainant.

Hats off to volunteers for Scouts, Guides on 'Thinking Day'

apoirier@medicinehatnews.com (Editorial Editorial) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:34:04 +0000

Break out the birthday cake.

Oil Kings finish off comeback

apoirier@medicinehatnews.com (Editorial Editorial) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:23:12 +0000

Family Day was going perfectly for the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Against the top team in the Eastern Conference, and despite continued injury woes, the Tigers were up 3-0 on the Edmonton Oil Kings.
On the road, no less.

What's Up Doc?: Treating obstructive sleep apnea offers many benefits

support@tricubemedia.com (Chris Brown) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Now that you are back from your Family Day long weekend, it is time to catch up with your sleep. But if you suffer from sleep apnea then you will never feel rested. Normally, breathing is regular. Apnea means cessation of breathing. Sleep apnea is a condition that interrupts breathing during sleep.

Ticked Off and Tickled Pink Feb. 21

support@tricubemedia.com (Bruce Penton) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Want to thank the city of Medicine Hat for trimming the trees on my property. They did a very good job. Ticked Off I believe the city should scrap the Event Centre until they see how much money they lose on their oil misadventure.