Piglet Stolen Truck Sparks Weekend of Worry in Medicine Hat
A columnist reports the theft of his Mazda pickup named Piglet in Medicine Hat. He recounts Saturday to Monday vigil, police involvement, and a nationwide alert while lamenting the loss of his rusting vehicle and the strain on his outlook. He hopes for Piglet’s return and a renewed faith in property respect.
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Medicine Hat
Scotland Yard
Piglet
trans-Canada
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Cycle crash during police chase injures none
A motorcyclist Allan Stern and passenger Victor Doehring were thrown from a bike when it hit a curb during a police chase. The incident occurred near Carry Drive and Carswell Road S.E. and both occupants were not injured.
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Allan Stern
Crestwood
S.E
Victor Doehring
Medicine Hat
Carry Drive
Carswell Road
Corner collision causes seven thousand dollar damage
Saturday afternoon two cars collided at the Sixth Avenue and Fourth Street intersection. Fred Scherer of 4 Chinook Dr S W suffered about 6000 dollars in damage while Myrl Smith of 277 First St N W sustained about 1000 dollars in damage.
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Fred Scherer
Chinook Dr. S.W
Sixth Avenue
Fourth
S.E
Myrl Smith
First St. N.W
Scherer
Smith
Two-Vehicle Collision Causes 6500 in Damages
City police report a Saturday night crash at the Carry Drive and Cameron Road intersection. A van driven by Edgar Wittevrongel and a car driven by Brandon Bullman sustained a combined 6500 in damage.
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Edgar
Video game ruling appealed by Nite Owl Snack Store owner
Herb Kenny appeals a Municipal Planning Commission decision ordering removal of five video games from his shop. He claims discrimination as Pet Pad was approved for machines nearby. Development Appeal Board will hear June 14 to decide the case. Kenny cites reduced overhead and Sunday competition as key factors.
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Herb Kenny
Municipal Planning Commission
Kenny
MPC
Pet Pad
Planning Commission
IGA
Mayfair
Medicine Hat Hats Win Big At Alberta Music Festival
Medicine Hat participants excel in Edmonton at the Provincial Music Festival with five first place and four second place winners. Colleen Wilson notes 31 Alberta festivals sent top entrants and cites Medicine Hat’s strong showing. The 1983 festival will be in Medicine Hat to mark the city's centennial.
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Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Colleen Wilson
Alberta
Janet Tonin
Elizabeth Wilson
Musical Theatre
Jeannean Schlenker
Trevor Hust
Noreen Lyall
Doug Oberhamer
Ross Glen Girls Chorus
Youth Dies After Highway 3 Collision Near Medicine Hat
RCMP report 17 year old Rudy Bartlett died after his car pulled onto Highway 3 west of Medicine Hat and collided with a westbound truck driven by 34 year old Robert Tone. Bartlett was treated at Medicine Hat hospital then Calgary Foothills Hospital where he died. Tone was not injured. Vehicle damage estimated at 10000 and 4000 dollars. Investigation ongoing.
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Rudy Bartlett
Medicine Hat
RCMP
Bartlett
22Nd Ave. S.E
Robert Tone
Medicine Hat and District Hospital
Calgary Foothills Hospital
Tone
Town to review water problem at council meeting
The Redcliff council will discuss the town water supply tonight after receiving a report from Underwood McLellan Ltd. on anticipating and preventing future issues. Alberta Transportation may also send an annexation letter. Giesbrecht declined to reveal its contents.
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Redcliff
Underwood McLellan Ltd
Randy Giesbrecht
Giesbrecht
Medicine Hat
Alberta Transportation
Woman in hospital after fire
A city woman remains in satisfactory condition in city hospital after a house fire early Sunday. Eva Carr of 516B Ash Ave SE was found unconscious on the kitchen floor. Fire started in the living room near a Chesterfield. damage estimated at 17500. Captain Ray Wutzke said investigators are looking into the cause.
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City Hospital
Eva Carr
Ash Ave
S.E
Medicine Hat and District Hospital
Chesterfield
Ray Wutzke
Visually Impaired Visitors Use New Trail at Police Point Park
Stuart and Dorie Acheson became the first visually impaired visitors to test Police Point Park’s new handicap accessible trails. Five cassette recorders donated by the Downtown Kiwanis Club will guide users with taped information and markers at trail intersections. Interpreter Rob Gardner led a tour with Kiwanis officers and park officials. Gardner announced tapes will be updated seasonally and a portion will remain for handicapped use in Medicine Hat.
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Stuart
Dorie Acheson
Police Point Park
Achesons
Kiwanis Club
Rob Gardner
Gardner
Ken Moen
Terry Pederson
River Bottom Park
Moon
Medicine Hat
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