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At 1329hrs on September 3rd, 2020, a moped driven by a 35-year old Medicine Hat woman was northbound in the outside lane of South Railway St SE approaching the 5th St SE intersection. The moped abruptly changed lanes into the inside lane and collided with the passenger side of a northbound Ford F450 truck towing an unloaded flat deck trailer.

The resulting collision with the vehicle and the road surface resulted in substantial injuries to the 35-year old female driver of the moped. The female rider was flown to Calgary by EMS with serious life-threatening injuries. No injuries occurred to the driver of the Ford F450. The MHPS Traffic Unit is investigating the collision and their investigation is on-going. Operating any vehicle requires the utmost attention at all times, especially on “small vehicles” including mopeds, motorcycles, power bicycles and mobility aids. The MHPS remains committed to ensuring all small vehicles are safe and operated appropriately on our roadways.

The MHPS offers our sincerest hopes that the female driver of the moped will recover from her injuries.   

On August 31, 2020 at approximately 8:30 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police (MHPS) were called to a residence located in the 0 hundred block of 3 Street NE following a report of persons breaking into a residence and assaulting the occupants. The altercation resulted in minor injuries to two persons and the persons responsible for the incident fled the scene prior to police arrival.

At this time there is no general public safety risk as this appears to have been an isolated and targeted incident. The MHPS Major Crime Section will be continuing the investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 -222-8477 (TIPS). Tips may also be submitted (anonymously if preferred) thru the MHPS Mobile App, which is free and available to download for both Apple and Android devices by searching ‘Medicine Hat Police Service’ on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Media Contact:

Acting S/Sgt. Adam Gregory
Major Crime Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-594-0520

 

On the evening of August 31^st at about 11:13 pm the Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel attended to the scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada highway and the Kin Coulee Dip. The investigation caused both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the highway to be shut down for several hours. All three occupants of the vehicle were injured in the crash, one of which was the driver. One of the passengers was transported to Calgary with what is considered to be serious non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is still ongoing at this time, and it is believed that that the driver was impaired at the time of the collision.

UPDATE / HIGHWAY OPEN - The Trans Canada Highway is now open. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes are once again open to traffic. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPDATE - We have now closed down both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Trans Canada Highway at the Kin Coulee Dip. Please be advise that all traffic is being re-routed.  Updates to follow.

Be advised there is a motor vehicle collision on the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway at the Kin Coulee Dip causing traffic delays and lane closures. The Highway is currently closed at the Trans Canada Highway at College Ave. Please avoid the area while the investigation continue.

Be advised there is a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Carry Dr and Dunmore causing traffic delays and lane closures.  Please avoid the area while crews are working on scene. 

Be advised there is a three vehicle collision at the intersection of Southview Drive and Dunmore Road.  Traffic is tied up in all directions while emergency crews attend to the scene.  Please avoid the area. 

Update.

The intersection has been cleared and normal traffic flow has resumed.  Thanks for your patience. 

Please be advised there is a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 10 St SW and 25 St SW.  A vehicle struck a pole and started a grass fire.  Emergency crews are on scene.  Avoid the area. 

Crews will be working on the power lines in the area until approx. 7:00 pm.  Barricades have been set up to ensure the workers safety.  

Four people have been arrested and charged with drug and firearms offences after an ALERT investigation in Brooks, Alta. More than $46,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized.

ALERT’s organized crime team based in Medicine Hat concluded the investigation on August 19, 2020, with the execution of three search warrants in Brooks. Brooks RCMP and Bassano RCMP provided assistance.

Over the course of the investigation, ALERT investigators seized:

• 425 grams of cocaine;

• 42 grams of methamphetamine;

• $1,200 cash proceeds of crime; and

• prohibited weapons and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

“Shutting down this drug trafficking network is a big win for community safety in Brooks,” said Staff Sgt. Kelsey Fraser, Medicine Hat ALERT.

Jak Burchell, 30, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2), possession of proceeds of crime, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Brent Valin, 56, and Gary Valin, 33, have each been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2). Adrianna Mcsavaney, 20, has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous. Medicine Hat residents can also submit tips anonymously through the Medicine Hat Police Service mobile app, which is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.

Media inquiries may be directed to:

Staff Sgt. Kelsey Fraser
Medicine Hat Organized Crime Team
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)
Ph: 403-529-8425