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Food Crisis
February 27, 2009 |
The Medicine Hat and District food bank is feeling the impact of the downturn in the economy. Officials say cuts in the local business community are taking a big bite out of the Medicine Hat food bank. Clientele has risen dramatically and officials are forecasting a hard year ahead. Jeremy Hunka reports.
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Stimulus Cash
February 27, 2009 |
There is the potential for both positive and negative news for our city as upper level of governments make economic moves in opposite directions. The Harper government wants to get 3 billion dollars worth of infrastructure funding flowing to cities in the next few months. But at the same time Alberta is tightening its belt -- the province is cutting back on capital projects -- which local officials acknowledge could potentially impact the Medicine Hat hospital expansion. Kyle Bakx has the details. |
School Vetting
February 26, 2009 |
In the wake of recent charges involving child pornography and sexual assault being levelled against a local vice principal, many have questioned just how those looking after your children are chosen - and how they are screened before getting their positions. Jeremy Hunka now, with a look at the vetting process of local school boards.
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Beef Outlook
February 26, 2009 |
After an up and down year for local cattle farmers in 2008, the industry as a whole is heading into 2009 with a level of uncertainty. A seminar on the state of the industry took place today -- bringing beef producers and industry experts together -- to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the current state of the cattle sector. Kyle Bakx has the details.
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Snow Boy
February 25, 2009 |
Every time the snow falls -- it can mean back breaking work to keep your driveway and sidewalk clean. Now just imagine having to do that almost everyday -- clearing the snow off miles and miles of sidewalks and stairs throughout the city. That's the job description of one man -- who reporter Kyle Bakx met today. |
Winter Precipitation
February 25, 2009 |
It seems everywhere you look all you see is snow. And despite the ever-growing snow drifts Environment Canada says this has actually been a dry winter for our region. As Jeremy Hunka reports if that trend continues it could spell bad news for local farmers. |
Anti Bullying
February 25, 2009 |
THE COLOUR PINK, VERY POPULAR TODAY AMONG STUDENTS AT CRESCENT HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL. BUT, IT WASN'T A STATEMENT OF FASHION; RATHER A STATEMENT OF A DIFFERENT KIND. INSPIRED BY THE STORY OF A BOY IN NOVA SCOTIA WHO WAS BULLIED FOR WEARING A PINK SHIRT TO SCHOOL, THE STUDENTS HERE WERE WEARING PINK TODAY TO MARK ANTI-BULLYING DAY. TSERING SAMPHO REPORTS. |
PARE Training
February 24, 2009 |
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Maternity Overload
February 23, 2009 |
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