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Week of August 17, 2009

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Star Gazer August 20, 2009	Look up - way up. That is what officials in the Cypress Hills park want people to do this weekend. The park in Medicine Hat's back yard is celebrating the fascinating world of astronomy over the next few days -- in a place renowned for clear and dark skies. Reporter Scott Cunningham caught up with a local man who spends countless hours peering into the heavens. And it's a place just outside of Medicine Hat.
Stock Anniversary August 20, 2009	For a soldier, it is considered the ultimate sacrifice -- losing your life in battle. Exactly one year ago -- a Medicine Hat man did just that for our country. Today, there was no memorial held to remember Sapper Stock, but for those close to the young man, his memory wasn't far from their thoughts or hearts. Just like his sacrifice was on the minds of those in the community. Reporter Kyle Bakx has the story.
World Pro Camp August 19, 2009	WORLD PRO GOALTENDING SPECIALIZES IN TEACHING GOALIES THE RIGHT WAY TO THE PLAY THE GAME OF HOCKEY AND THE BEST WAY TO KEEP PUCKS OUT OF THE NET. THEY OFFER CAMPS IN SELECT CITIES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, AND ALSO OFFER ONE-ONE-ONE SESSIONS AT THE WORLD PRO FACILITY IN CALGARY. THE ORGANIZATION IS BACK IN THE HAT RUNNING A FIVE-DAY CAMP AT THE ARENA THAT WRAPS UP TOMORROW. PAUL MCDONALD WENT TO CHECK IT OUT TODAY.
City Hybrids August 19, 2009	They're cleaner, greener and are now cruising Medicine Hat streets. The city has purchased half a dozen fuel-efficient hybrids as part of their large fleet of vehicles. And as Kyle Bakx reports -- while the city is going green -- the aim is to save a different kind of green, at the same time.
Internet Fraud August 19, 2009	Net-i-zens beware. City police tell us they've seen a stark increase in the number of internet fraud cases coming through their doors this summer. Officers say unbelievable deals on sites like Kajiji and Craigs List have been just that for several local web surfers. Scott Cunningham has more on a growing problem local police can do little about.
Brooks Hospital August 18, 2009	Four million dollars, and two years in the making. Now -- the Medical Centre in Brooks is set to usher in a new era -- aimed at keeping a wider variety of care in the rural centre. Doors will swing open on a new state of the art ER in less than 24 hours. Our own Scott Cunningham beat the ribbon cutting and got a sneak peak at the new facility today.
Crowded Classrooms August 17, 2009	Bursting at the seams. The incoming superintendent for the public school system says at minimum Medicine Hat needs two new elementary schools. MLA Len Mitzel says his constituency needs five. But with a slumping economy - reporter Scott Cunningham has found a band-aid fix might be all our city is in line for.
Council Wrap August 17, 2009	The last time local aldermen gathered at city hall, the council meeting had it all -- finger pointing, shouting, and all sorts of wild emotions. Tonight, councillors reconvened for the 2nd meeting of the month. So is the hostility over? Kyle Bakx reports.

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