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Week of March 9, 2009

Valleyview Strike Day One March 13, 2009	The Valleyview Seniors home has been hit by a strike by support staff. Earlier this week, staff overwhelmingly voted against the company's final offer. Thus tonight, workers are striking outside the assisted living complex in Medicine Hat. As reporter Kyle Bakx tells us, both sides aren't budging, while many residents living at the centre are shipped to other facilities in the city.
Property Rules March 13, 2009	ALBERTA'S LAWS THAT DEAL WITH THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AFTER DEATH ARE BEING REVIEWED BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT. AS TOM ROULSTON REPORTS, LEGAL EXPERTS IN MEDICINE HAT ARE PLEASED WITH THE MOVE.
Valleyview Dispute March 12, 2009	Workers at Valleyview Care Centre are less than 24 hours away from a possible strike. 85% of staff voted "NO" to accepting their employers final offer Wednesday and could be on the picket lines as early as noon Friday.Jeremy Hunka has been following this story today, and has more.
Madd Resignation March 11, 2009	FOR NINE YEARS SHE'S HELPED KEEP OUR ROADS SAFE. HOWEVER NEXT MONTH SYLVIA TAKACS WILL BE STEPPING DOWN AS OUR LOCAL PRESIDENT FOR MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING. BUT AS TOM ROULSTON REPORTS, THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS BRIGHT IN OUR CITY.
Reece Energy Sold March 11, 2009	A Medicine Hat energy company is set to be acquired for more than 90-million-dollars. The proposed deal will see Reece Energy bought up by Calgary-based Penn West. As reporter Kyle Bakx tells us -- the volatile industry was the leading factor why the local firm put out the for sale sign.
Water Main Downtown March 10, 2009	Businesses in Medicine Hat also feeling the impact of the boil water advisory, perhaps, no one moreso than restaurants. A steady supply of water is key to a succesful establishment. But since Monday afternoon it's been a headache keeping doors open. Jeremy Hunka reports.
Water Day 2 March 10, 2009	We are getting a better picture today of the impact Monday's water main break is having on our city. Homes, businesses, and institutions in the city are all struggling with the boil water advisory now in place for much of Medicine Hat. The biggest fear is that a resistant micro organism known as Chryptosporidium could have made it's way into the water supply. It can cause stomach problems and in come severe cases can cause death. This is however, ONLY a concern right now - water samples have been sent to Calgary for further testing. City and health officials have been working around the clock to ensure Hatters remain safe in this trying time. Reporter Scott Cunningham breaks down how Medicine Hat officials hope to get clean water to city taps

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