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Rail Safety Week is observed in Canada from September 23^rd to 29^th, 2019 with a goal to highlight safe practices around railway property. Each year more than 100 Canadians are killed or seriously injured, as the result of railway crossing or trespassing incidents. Many of these incidents are preventable.

On September 24, 2019, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit joined forces with CP Rail for “Operation Clear Track” which took place at various locations throughout Medicine Hat, with both education and enforcement components.

Resulting from the initiative, officer issued 22 tickets for offences including; distracted driving, impaired driving, fail to wear seatbelt and failing to obey traffic control device. In addition, three Vehicle Equipment Regulations violations were issued, along with one Railway Safety Act - Trespassing ticket.

The Medicine Hat Police Service reminds drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to stay at a safe distance from trains and stay off railway property and tracks. Always obey railway signs and signals and before crossing, take a moment to stop, look and listen.

Media Contact:

A/Sgt Darren Holeha
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph:403-529-8471

The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this afternoon commencing at 1:30 PM. The escort will be traveling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The escort is expected to take approximately one hour to complete so please plan your commute accordingly. MHPS appreciates the motoring public's cooperation during these escorts and reminds motorists to obey all police officer, pilot vehicle and flag person's directions

The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 1:30 PM. The escort will be traveling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The escort is expected to take approximately one hour to complete so please plan your commute accordingly. MHPS appreciates the motoring public's cooperation during these escorts and reminds motorists to obey all police officer, pilot vehicle and flag person's directions

On September 23, 2019 at approximately 8:15 AM a motor vehicle collision was reported on Division Avenue NW at the intersection of 8^th Street NW, involving three vehicles travelling northbound on Division Avenue NW.

The collision occurred when a Ford truck slowed for traffic at a red light and was then hit from behind by a Kia Sorento and a Chevrolet Impala that followed. The female driver of the Sorento was transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries, while none of the other drivers or occupants of the other vehicles reported physical injuries. Total damage to the involved vehicles is estimated at $8,000.

The MHPS Traffic Unit continues to investigate and charges are pending upon completion of the investigation.

Media Contact:

A/Sgt Darren Holeha
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph:403-529-8471

Update: Sept 23/19  9:30 AM

The MVC scene has been cleared and traffic flow has been restored.  Thank you for your cooperation. Further infomation about the MVC will be posted when available.

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Police are currently responding to a three car MVC at intersection of 8th Street NW and Division Ave NW. Traffic flow has been reduced to one lane moving North and one lane moving South on Division Ave NW.  Please avoid the area if possible until further notice.  More details will be released when available. Thank you.

The Medicine Hat Police Service continues to investigate an incident that took place at the courthouse September 19, 2019, which resulted in a precautionary evacuation of the premises.

The investigation has not revealed any suspicious activity, packages or substances. One person was taken to hospital as a precaution, however it appears that symptoms were likely due to an unrelated medical issue. One exhibit was collected at scene and preliminary examinations indicate nothing out of the ordinary. The MHPS expects to conclude the investigation shortly.

Media Contact:

Insp Joe West
Administrative Services=
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416

Emergency Crews are on scene at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court House in response to a suspicious package.  Staff members and civilians are being evacuated as a precautionary measure. The Medicine Hat Fire Service Haz-Mat Team, Major Crimes, and Patrol members are currently on scene.   

Police are requesting that the public avoid the area of 460 1 St SE., Medicine Hat, Alberta.

The police service is not in a position to provide more details at this time, as the investigation is in the beginning stages. 

More information will be forthcoming as details become known.

Sgt. Kesler 

403.529.8461

The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 1:30 PM. The escort will be travelling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The escort is expected to take approximately one hour to complete so please plan your commute accordingly. MHPS appreciates the motoring public's cooperation during these escorts and reminds motorists to obey all police officer, pilot vehicle and flag person's directions.

On September 18^th, 2019 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service located 20-year-old Justin Castor and a 26-year old female in a vehicle reported stolen from Leader, SK.

Castor was the subject of a previous MHPS release requesting public assistance to locate in relation to several recent offences including; flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, possess stolen credit card and breach of probation

As officers attempted to arrest Castor, he tried to flee the scene but was unsuccessful. Both Castor and the female are held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Media Contact:

A/S/Sgt Stacey Kesler
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30am. The escort will be travelling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The escort is expected to take approximately one hour to complete so please plan your commute accordingly. MHPS appreciates the motoring public's cooperation during these escorts and reminds motorists to obey all police officer, pilot vehicle and flag person's directions.