Woman dies after Dec 21 highway crash near Brooks
Medicine Hat resident Lori Wieler, 37, died after her small two door car struck a parked vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway about 12 kilometres east of Brooks. Geordie Sturm, 36, remains in Foothills hospital with non life threatening injuries ten days after the crash.
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Calgary Foothills
Medicine Hat
Lori Wieler
Brooks Rcmp
Wieler
Brooks
Geordie Sturm
Foothills Hospital
Kiwanis Park Playground Update and Photo Radar Alert
On Monday December 31 Kiwanis Park Playground activities will be affected by police photo radar operations. First Street S.W. will host photo radar locations in Medicine Hat to monitor speed and enhance traffic safety.
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Kiwanis Park
First Street
S.W
Medicine Hat
Waste Removal: Zone 1 Garbage Pickup Today
Today's garbage collection will be completed in Zone 1. Residents should place bins at the curb by 7 AM and ensure lids are closed for safe and efficient service.
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Medicine Hat Police set up New Year's Eve impaired driving checks
Staff Sgt. Jack Lemire said Medicine Hat police will conduct check stops on New Year's Eve to deter impaired driving but will not staff extra officers. He noted growing public awareness and planned rides home, with past checks logging one impaired driver and several suspensions.
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Medicine Hat
Jack Lemire
Lemire
Alberta health first campaign sparks debate on reform
A $1 million provincial ad push on rising health care costs emphasizes prevention over privatization. Dr. David Swann says focus should be on reducing demand while critics warn the plan prepares Albertans for greater private sector involvement. The Mazankowski report will guide next steps as discussions unfold.
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Palliser Health Authority
David Swann
Alberta
Swann
Medicine Hat
Rob Renner
Don Mazankowski
Renner
Gary Mar
Len Mitzel
Mitzel
Police hunt for suspect in early Dec taxi robbery
Police seek a Caucasian male 20 to 25 with light beard and blonde hair who robbed a taxi driver early Dec 27. The abandoned cab was found in the Ninth Street SE alley. Police report six vehicle entries and six residential break ins during Christmas week with stolen stereo gear alcohol money jewelry and presents.
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Ninth Street
S.E
New Year Safety Reminder From Medicine Hat Police
The Medicine Hat Police Service urges safe choices on New Year’s Eve with check stops and sober driving options. Citizens are reminded that impaired driving kills about two people daily in Canada and that 9 1 1 should be called for emergencies.
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Medicine Hat
Canada
9-1-1
Welder theft near Schuler prompts Crime Stoppers appeal
Crime Stoppers seeks tips after a Lincoln Welder and Power Unit fell from a truck on August 17 near Highway 41 North and Township Road 154. The items were left in a ditch and later stolen, valued at over 3000 dollars. A reward of up to 2000 dollars is offered for information leading to an arrest.
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Highway 41
Township Road 154
Schuler
Medicine Hat
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