Hatters line up for Rogue One at local Cineplex
A crowd of a few dozen queued an hour before the 7 p.m. Rogue One opening at the Cineplex. Fans including Kieron Brennan and Darth Vader cosplayer Sara Ibbotson praise the Star Wars fan base and upcoming Disney releases while sharing seat-securing plans and costume pride. Jason English led the line, bought his ticket in advance, and echoed devotion to the saga.
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Medicine Hat Cares bundles Christmas hampers and aid
A decade old Medicine Hat charity, Medicine Hat Cares, gathered at River Park Church to assemble 44 Christmas hampers with dinner, up to five toys per family, groceries, and pet treats. Organizer Bonnie Emerson says the group helps three to 50 people daily, operating on donations and a 2,500-member Facebook community.
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Bail Denied for Two Men in Drug Trafficking Case
Alan Dressel and Justin Crawford had bail denied after separate CCTV appearances from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre. Police linked Dressel to meth distribution with co-accused Brent Heath. Crawford faced prior trafficking charges and was found with meth, cocaine, a handgun, and brass knuckles. Judge Brand kept both in custody citing ongoing investigations and risk.
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Brooks man restrained in court over assault charge
Crown prosecutor says Shane Alfred Merkl 24 is a ticking time bomb and seeks a mental health and criminal responsibility evaluation. He was restrained by three guards during a CCTV appearance from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre and faces a December incident at a Brooks health facility. He has 21 prior convictions and threats to authorities, with another court date set for January 10 after evaluation at a Calgary forensic psychiatry centre.
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