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Week of May 4, 2009

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Bantam Football May 8, 2009	THE PYTHONS BANTAM FOOTBALL PROGRAM HAD A BANNER YEAR LAST SEASON MAKING IT ALL THE WAY TO THE PROVINCIAL FINALS. MINI CAMPS AND TEAM TRYOUTS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON START NEXT WEEK. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BIG, JUST ASK RUDY. ALL THE COACHES ASK IS A COMMITMENT TO THE GAME. ERIN GLAZIER HAS THE DETAILS
Old Bicycle May 8, 2009	Stolen bicycles do not rank among the top priorities for city police in Medicine Hat. Only around 100 bikes were reported stolen in 2008, and so far this year - just ten have apparently gone missing. One missing two wheeler taken over the weekend is not garnering any special attention from police, but is taking the owner and family on a peddle down memory lane. Scott Cunningham has that story.
Mr Leon's May 7, 2009	Furniture giant Leon's celebrated its 100th anniversary in Medicine Hat Thursday morning. Over that time the company has encountered several recessions. And like many businesses in Medicine Hat, it's having to weather this one too. Reporter Kyle Bakx has more.
Starry Starry Night May 7, 2009	It's Directed by Schizophrenics, written, produced and even acted by schizophrenics. The drama production "Starry Starry Night" has performed in front of packed audiences this week, and as Jeremy Hunka reports, the standing ovations were much-deserved.
School Board Strategies May 6, 2009	Just last week the Alberta Government sent out a news release announcing 14 new Alberta schools, all of which will be built in either Calgary or Edmonton. School Board's in Medicine Hat have been lobbying for years now for new buildings, so Jeremy Hunka looked into the local need, and the strategies school boards are using to win new dollars.
Video Alderman May 6, 2009	Medicine Hat city council moved into the 21st century this week -- as alderman Julie Friesen took part in the meeting - by video. She was in Edmonton for a conference -- yet was able to see, hear and respond to the debate. And as Kyle Bakx reports, she was even able to vote.
Utility Paupers May 5, 2009	It was a reality check for aldermen at city council last night -- after it was revealed that hundreds of residents are struggling to pay their utility bills. Many are falling months behind on payments or being outright disconnected. As reporter Kyle Bakx tells us, the city is now being asked to help.
Moto Cross May 4, 2009	THE MEDICINE HAT MOTORCYCLE SOCIETY HAS A BIG HAND IN GROWING AND DEVELOPING THE SPORT OF MOTO CROSS IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA, AND THEY'VE DONE A PHENOMENAL JOB UPGRADING AND DEVELOPING THE LOCAL TRACK IN REDCLIFF. SO MUCH SO, THAT RIDERS FROM ACROSS THE PROVINCE AND U.S. TRAVELLED TO COMPETE HERE LAST WEEKEND. ERIN GLAZIER TAKES A CLOSER LOOK, AT A SPORTS THAT'S TAKING OFF.
Utility Rates May 4, 2009	Utility rates and how they could be reduced was once again the hot topic at Monday's city council meeting. Kyle Bakx has the details.

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