Bank building struck by car in downtown Medicine Hat
Police say a 1984 Ford LTD heading north on Sixth Avenue struck the Hong Kong Bank of Canada building at 602 Third St. S.E. early Saturday, causing about $10,000 in damage to the structure and $2,000 to the car. A gas lamp was also struck but not damaged during the collision. Investigations continue.
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Sixth Avenue
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Hong Kong
Bank of Canada
Third St. S.E
Ford
Doctors strike ends as Alberta clinics reopen
At Medicine Hat Regional Hospital patients waited on the final day of doctor action that closed walk in clinics evenings and weekends. The 6000 Alberta doctors seek a 55 percent budget increase while the government offered 22 percent. negotiations to continue today and Tuesday. The public urged patience, noting doctors deserve higher pay for long hours and overtime.
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Clyde Pudwell
Braydon
Pudwell
Alberta
Palliser Health Authority
Tom Seaman
Seaman
Maria Lee
Caleb
PHA
Saskatchewan to Twin 25 Kilometre Stretch of Trans-Canada
Allan Widger of Saskatchewan highways says the Trans-Canada Highway section will be twinned for about 25 kilometres into Saskatchewan by fall. Grading has begun and two paving contracts will be tendered in December and January as part of staged upgrades toward the Alberta border and CPR overpass.
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Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
Allan Widger
Department of Highways and Transportation
Alberta
CPR
Widger
West End
Tompkins
Hat man charged in knife fight
Medicine Hat man faces charges after a dispute at a Fleet Street residence Saturday. A man armed with a knife threatened another in a bathroom around 9 30 p m A third person intervened and a brief struggle followed The victim sustained minor cuts to the hand John Horn 39 charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace uttering threats and assault with a weapon court appearance set for December 12.
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Medicine Hat
Fleet Street
John Horn
Safety First This Holiday Season Driving Tip
A plea to avoid drinking and driving during Christmas time citing 1100 deaths and 3600 serious injuries yearly from crashes involving alcohol. Encourages designated drivers, taxis, sober friends, and Contracts for Life style programs for students. Calls for 9 1 1 in emergencies and weekly crime prevention space.
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9-1-1
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Focuses on Impaired Driving
The STEP initiative this month targets impaired driving with heightened enforcement and suspected violations. Police departments urge motorists to designate a sober driver and report dangerous behavior observed on roads.
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