By CHAT News Today

Year in Review – September 2017

Dec 25, 2017 | 8:55 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — The start of the civic election, fires near CFB Suffield, an afternoon of mayhem in Crescent Heights and the city’s transit issues dominated headlines in Medicine Hat through September.

Here are some of the stories that caught the attention of readers throughout the month

Sept. 6 – Transit system changed

The City of Medicine Hat’s transit system was implemented following the Labour Day Weekend, and the reaction from residents was largely negative, with complaints about the reduction of routes, change of stops and a drop in weekend service being heard.

Sept. 7 – Drug house closed

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Medicine Hat police shut down a home where drug activity was occurring at a home on Bridge Street SE. Police are estimating there are at least 50 drug houses in the city, and have reached out to landlords in an effort to snuff out the homes.

Sept. 11- Woman dies following afternoon of mayhem in Crescent Heights 

A stolen truck was involved in two collisions, one near Crescent Heights High School, and the second at 12th Street NE and Parkview Drive, which killed an 18-year-old woman. Cody Michell was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. 

Sept. 11 – Fire destroys farm near Bindloss 

More than 40 people were forced to evacuate after a grass fire burned out of control near CFB Suffield and Bindloss. One home was destroyed, over 90,000 acres were burned from the fire, and more than 160 cattle were killed. The fire was sparked after military personnel on the base detonated an unexploded military ordnance.  The base has met with affected landowners, though no compensation has been announced yet. 

Sept. 18 – Election day begins 

Four candidates decided to run for mayor ,19 candidates sought spots on council, and both school boards had nine candidates. 

Sept. 18- Council votes to change transit back to old system

Following the negative feedback, council voted 6-3 to revert the transit system back to the previous system by the end of the year.

Sept. 29 – Canalta Centre GM let go 

General manager Peter Jelinski, who was involved with the arena. since it opened, was let go without explanation. Les Crooks is currently serving as the interim general manager.