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Week of April 20, 2009

Hospice April 24, 2009	The push is on for a Medicine Hat hospice. Members of a new hospice committee held an open meeting Thursday night, trying to rally others to their cause. Jeremy Hunka looks at the options now available to Medicine Hat's terminally ill, and why the committee says a hospice is needed.
Natural Gas Prices April 24, 2009	While residents are revelling in the fact that natural gas rates continue to fall in price -- the city's energy department is struggling under the financial pressure. The energy division isn't necessarily bleeding red ink, but as Kyle Bakx reports, revenues are eroding and they're having a tough time fulfilling their financial goals.
Highway Realignment April 23, 2009	The Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house Thursday to look at what will happen to the Trans Canada highway in our city -- a contentious issue with many business owners in the light industrial area. Over 100 stakeholders came to the chamber-member only event. Many attending to air their frustrations. Kyle Bakx reports.
Unmanned Vehicle Training April 23, 2009	Some first of its kind training literally took off in Medicine Hat this week. The Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems has teamed up with the Canadian police research centre to train officers on small aerial vehicles. Scott Cunningham got a first hand look at the ground breaking technology and the training the local organization wants first responders across the country to be able to access.
Boucher & Schneider April 23, 2009	There's no denying the political tension at City Hall these days; some saying council is divided, others saying there is too much backroom politics. But what's clear is the conflict escalated at the council meeting this week. And as reporter Kyle Bakx discovered, it could have much to do with positioning in advance of the next election.
Medicine Hat Aqua April 23, 2009	It has been said that one day water will become more valuable than oil, and in the dry arid climate of southern Alberta concern surrounding our H2O is growing. Scott Cunningham spent the day studying the state of water in our region, and tells us what the future has to offer for something that not only flows through the heart of Medicine Hat but through everyone of us.
Rural Schools Survival April 23, 2009	In less than a week --- the Prairie Rose School Division will announce the fate of one of it's schools. Manyberries elementary could shut down as it's enrollment numbers continue to look bleak. But officials say those numbers aren't limited to just Manyberries. As Jeremy Hunka reports even though a number of rural schools are short on students, the district is fighting to keep them open.
Automated Garbage April 22, 2009	City Council was given an update on the new automated garbage system Monday night. In just a few months, every household will begin to receive their garbage bin. But as Reporter Kyle Bakx explains, some residents could face new fees with the new containers.
Military in Medicine Hat April 21, 2009	Explosions, helicopters overhead, and soldiers on your front door step are all sights Hatters will be asked to live with over the next several weeks. 800 Canadian soldiers, and military personnel are set to converge on Medicine Hat for the largest urban military training mission in CFB Suffield history. Scott Cunningham has more.
Fitnesss Funds April 20, 2009	Health cuts continue as Alberta's provincial budget proves too thin to support a proposed tax credit for fitness expenses. Scott Cunningham spoke to some local fitness buffs who say benching the bill will only keep Hatters on the sidelines and strain health care in the province.

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