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Twelve months after stiffening fines for unsightly properties, the City has claimed victories in a number of locations, but some city residents say changes are happening too slow for their liking.

The aim is to help those handling food at such events understand the potential health risks regarding food-borne illnesses and the steps that need to be taken to reduce the risk.

The man accused of sexually assaulting a mother and her daughter last year had his scheduled Thursday bail hearing adjourned for one week to obtain a lawyer. Kurt Gregory Holteen, 25, was arrested by Medicine Hat police in Moncton, N.

Activation Analysis Group's John Szumlas said the release of the report is awaiting the "opportunity to validate some of the information in the 2010 financial statement (of the town).

The Gutsy Walk — a 5 km walk or run — for the Crohn's and Colitis foundation will take place Sunday, June 10 at Central Park, located at 11th Street S.E. and Third Avenue S.E. Registration will take place at Central Park Kitchen 11 a.

Five young men will spend two months journeying from BC to Ontario helping to raise awareness of issues for victims of crime, abuse and bullying, with Drive Freedom Walk — Journey for Justice — and they will be in Medicine Hat on May 10.

Ranchers and others with an interest in animal care and welfare are invited to provide input on the redevelopment of the beef cattle Code of Practice. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is conducting the survey to gather views about rewriting the code for handling beef cattle.

Rock of Ages, the celebrated Broadway musical, was a huge success on opening night, Tuesday, at the Esplanade in Medicine Hat. Glam rock hits of the 1980s were performed with great energy and real feeling by an extremely talented troupe.

The accused, who range in age from 16 to 47, were charged after police searched a home in the 1800 block of First Avenue North April 27, following a 10-month investigation by Lethbridge regional police and Lethbridge's recently formed Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) combined forces special enforcement unit.