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Emergency crews are clear of the scene and the Trans Canada Highway is now completely open.  Thank you for your cooperation and patience!

The Medicine Hat Police Service is currently investigating a motor vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway near the South Saskatchewan River Bridge.  Westbound Traffic is currently reduced to one lane while emergency crews continue to clear the area. Expect delays and please avoid this area if possible.

The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for motorists to use caution on the Trans Canada highway as well as city streets as the recent snow fall has made driving conditions very poor.   Please take extra time if you are travelling tonight.

Media Contact

A/SSgt. Jeff Klick

403-529-8461

Please be advised of the following holiday closure hours for our reception and call centre.  Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!

The Medicine Hat Police Service is happy to report that Samantha Slack has been found and is being cared for at this moment.   The Police Service would like to thank the public for assisting in locating Samantha.

The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the 700 block of 2 Street SE.  Please avoid the area if possible 

The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate cosmetic skin care equipment that has been reported stolen.

On December 2, 2021, members of the MHPS responded to an insecure premise. When the owner arrived on scene, they identified that an Equippro Micro-dermabrasion machine, with estimated value of $50,000 was missing. It is believed that the theft occurred between the dates of November 17 to December 2, 2021. A photo of a similar machine is attached for reference.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Cst Lori Parasynchuk at (403) 529-7155 or submit a tip via the MHPS website at mhps.ca or mobile app.

Media Contact:

Cst. Lori Parasynchuk
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-7155

We are clear of the scene and the Trans Canada Highway is now open.  Thank you for your patience.

The Medicine Hat Police is currently investigating a motor vehicle collision.  As a result the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway will be shut down between College Ave and 16 St SW.  Please avoid this area and take an alternate route.

On December 8^th, 2021, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to a serious incident, located at the parking lot of 2051 Strachan Rd SE, Medicine Hat, AB. The MHPS can confirmed that a male at the scene died as the result of injuries sustained. Members of the Major Crimes Section continue to investigate the occurrence but have determined it to be not criminal in nature. Out of respect for the family and friends of the deceased, no further information will be released.