Posted: Apr 26, 2021 6:27 PM MT | Last Updated: April 27
Maskless attendees shake hands at a rally against public health restrictions in Medicine Hat, Alta., on Saturday. Alberta Health Services says one person who attended the rally has since tested positive for COVID-19, so all attendees are being urged to get tested. (Chris Sky/Twitch)
Attendees at a Saturday rally against public health restrictions in Medicine Hat, Alta., are being urged by Alberta Health Services to book a COVID-19 test after one of the protesters tested positive. We ask those in attendance to book an appointment for testing, whether symptomatic or not, AHS said in an emailed statement on Monday, adding that close contacts can book tests online or by calling 811.
Lethbridge police submit action plan
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City of Lethbridge news release:
As requested by the Honourable Kaycee Madu, M.L.A., Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has submitted an Action Plan detailing changes that will be made to address incidents that have occurred within the organization. In addition, Chief Mehdizadeh has published a letter to the community addressing this next step and his commitment to the community.
Statement for Mayor Spearman Thank you Chief Mehdizadeh for the honesty and forthrightness revealed in your open letter to residents and for your commitment to the completion of an action plan in a timely manner. Your willingness to tackle issues that have precluded your time as Chief, as well as the integrity you bring to work each and every day has positioned the police force well for future success.
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Medicine Hat Police Chief Mike Worden needn’t wait for AHS to direct him on the legality of the church service at Heights Baptist Church.
He can go right to the top legal authority, Jesus Christ. The answer for him is in the first two verses of Chapter 13 of the Book of Romans in the Bible’s New Testament. The verses explain the Christian’s requirement to submit to governing authorities.
“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.”
Sentencing in child pornography case moved to June
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The Medicine Hat Court of Queen s Bench facility is pictured. NEWS PHOTO
The sentencing hearing for a former well-known figure in the city has been put off until late June.
Wayne Smith pleaded guilty Feb. 16 to one charge of accessing child pornography, one day before the matter was set to go to trial.
A sentencing hearing set to take place Monday morning at Medicine Hat Provincial Court, but was adjourned to June 22.
The reason for the adjournment is not immediately clear.
Smith was the executive director of the City Centre Development Agency from 2012 until 2016.
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Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Ric McIver, Alberta s Minister of Transportation and Municipal Affairs, announced funding for 61 infrastructure projects that will create and maintain active transportation infrastructure as well as provide repairs and upgrades to recreation and community centres, municipal buildings, and health care facilities across the province.