Medicine Hat telethon surpasses goal raising four hundred thousand
The Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation’s sixth annual Christmas Telethon raised 400 363 dollars, ending with a last minute surge after an 8 p.m. start on Sunday. Donations fund Palliser Health Region care improvements including electric beds and new technology. Local performers filled the hospital atrium as Monarch 10 and CHAT TV carried the event.
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Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation
Dana Cooper
Palliser
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Niki Buckley
Tracey James
Dean Larson
Dance Connection
Medicine Hat Community Orchestra
The
TarTones
Lyle Rebbeck
Poetlark
Sweet Sassy Molassy
Cooper
Monarch
Ryan Taplin
Impaired Driver Hits Hillcrest Church Causing Damage
At 3 a.m. a 23-year-old driver in a 1998 Plymouth Voyager lost control, crashed into a ditch and two trees before striking Hillcrest Church. Police tracked and arrested the Medicine Hat suspect on 13 Ave. S.E. for impaired driving. Damages estimated at 10 000 to the church and 15 000 to the van.
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Hillcrest Church
Medicine Hat
13 Ave. S.E
Photo radar planned for Medicine Hat Monday
Police will set up photo radar at multiple locations in Medicine Hat on Monday December 2 with readings at St Francis school playground and along Kingsway Avenue.
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St. Francis School
Kingsway Avenue
Medicine Hat
Waste Removal Zone Announcement
Today’s garbage collection will occur within Zone across the city. Residents are asked to place containers curbside by 7 a.m. and ensure lids are closed. Delays may occur due to weather or roadwork. follow local updates for revised pickup times.
Hatters in Medicine Hat mark World AIDS Day vigil
A World AIDS Day vigil in Echo Dale Park Medicine Hat drew about 50 attendees to honor victims and reflect on stigma. Nedra Lagran spoke of her son Craig dying from AIDS and urged caution to young people, as local clergy and community members shared songs, poetry, and candle lighting. Donna Kirchner of the HIV AIDS Network of South East Alberta noted broad local turnout and global awareness.
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Medicine Hat
Echo Dale Park
Nedra Lagran
Echo Dale Pavilion
Craig
Lagran
Edmonton
Barb Faulker
Nedra
Faulker
Africa
Bridget Ingram
Zambia
Ryan Taplin
Penny Haynes
Echo Dale Pavillion
Blue Notes
Crescent Heights High School
Joey
Cole Kirchner
Donna Kirchner
South
Alberta
Kirchner
Theft declines overall yet break ins rise in Hat area
This week’s statistics show fewer thefts and mischief but three residential break ins. Two occurred in Area 6 and one in Area 1. Incidents include a Nov 28 break in at Separate Minds Skateboarding on Second St. S.E. with multiple sweatshirts stolen bearing scarce branding.
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Area 6
Area 1
Separate Minds
St. S.E
Terrace Oilfield Service
Semran Dr. N.W
Belfast Street
S.E
Bridge Streets
Impaired Driving: Arrests to Court and Penalties
The text outlines steps after an impaired driving arrest including police processing, license suspension for three months, a $221 licensing fee, mandatory court appearances, sober fingerprinting, vehicle immobilization costing $42 to remove, lawyer fees from $2000 to $5000, potential one year extra license suspension on conviction, a $650 minimum fine, and a five year ban on entering the United States with a criminal record.
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United States
STEP Focuses on Impaired Driving This Month
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program targets impaired driving this month. Authorities emphasize enforcement of driving under the influence and sobriety checks to improve road safety and reduce alcohol related crashes.
Break in at Aberdeen Laundry. change machine stolen
Crime Stoppers seeks tips on a Oct 30 break in at 524A Fourth Ave S.E. Medicine Hat. Suspects disabled the alarm and removed a wall mounted change machine weighing over 200 pounds. Theft value exceeds $4,000. up to $2,000 reward for information leading to arrests. Call 527-TIPS or 1-800-222-8477. Identity protection provided.
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Aberdeen Laundry
Fourth Ave. S.E
Medicine Hat
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