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Week of May 11, 2009

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Women's Shelter Donations May 15, 2009	Through the efforts of a brother and sister who lost a sibling to homicide in 2007 - two local women's shelters are receiving a very welcome donation. As Kyle Bakx discovered, the personal care and food items are valuable donations to victims in dire need of a helping hand.
Immigration Migration May 14, 2009	Chat News has learned about a new nationwide government program in the works, one that could have a big impact here at home. It focuses on the term "secondary migration"--- that's the term used to describe when refugees leave large centres like Vancouver in favor of other areas. As Jeremy Hunka reports, some say secondary migration, is leaving Southeastern Alberta at a severe disadvantage.
Big Mentoring May 14, 2009	The Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Medicine Hat are on the hunt this month. The charitable organization has named May "In School Mentoring Month", and with 15 kids in our city waiting for a positive role model - officials with the group say there is no time is like the present. Scott Cunningham has more.
Now We're Talking May 14, 2009	The city's first community conference has wrapped up at the Medicine Hat College. The goal of the "Now We're Talking" conference -- was for organizations, businesses and government bodies to work together and collaborate more to create a better city. And as Kyle Bakx discovered, its success is already spurring discussion about a sequel.
Family Service Funding May 13, 2009	We begin with just another reminder of just how widespread the current recession is. The slowing economy is now hitting local families in a most unusual manner. Albertan's Child and Family Services confirms the recession means a more cautious distribution of resources. As Jeremy Hunka reports that could mean parents and children under supervision, will meet less often.
Interview with Stephen Lewis May 13, 2009	Former Canadian Ambassador to the UN, Stephen Lewis, received a standing ovation from an audience of 400 people, following his address to the Now We're Talking Conference at the Medicine Hat College. Reporter Kyle Bakx spent a few minutes in conversation with Mr Lewis.
Camp Pronghorn May 13, 2009	Never have more military boots been on the ground in Suffield as last week. Hundreds of reserve forces joined full time Canadian soldiers at the base just outside of Medicine Hat for Operation Total Ram. In part three of our feature series reporter Scott Cunningham takes a closer look at life in a miniature city erected in the middle of the Alberta prairie.
Park Purge May 12, 2009	Over the last 15 years, Police Point park has grown to be one of the biggest attractions in Medicine Hat for residents and visitors alike. A reality that is due in large part to the efforts of a local organization dedicated to preserving nature and the environment. But, in a cost-cutting move, the city is proposing to operate the park itself. So, as Kyle Bakx reports, the Grasslands Naturalists stormed city hall in objection.
Food for No Drugs May 12, 2009	Keeping drugs out of local schools has long been a battle, but two Redcliff schools have a new weapon in their artillery. "R U Above It" is a new program implemented this year and as Jeremy Hunka reports, it amounts to paying students to keep themselves clean.
MAS*H May 12, 2009	Military presence in southern Alberta was at an all time high last week. In early May hundreds of reserves from across western Canada joined full time soldiers at CFB Suffield turning training operation Desert Ram into total ram. Today Reporter Scott Cunningham continues his series on the large scale training just outside of Medicine Hat, taking a closer look at the integral work of Medics.
Gunsmoke May 11, 2009	Military presence in southern Alberta was at an all time high last week. In early May - hundreds of reserves from across western Canada joined full time soldiers at CFB Suffield ---- turning training operation Desert Ram into Total Ram. Reporter Scott Cunningham followed a troop of reserves onto the mock battlefield and files this report.
Impaired Driving May 11, 2009	More than ever, motorists in Medicine Hat are choosing to drink and drive -- and then fail a breathalyser . The chief of police is telling his officers to be more aggressive in catching impaired driving. And as Kyle Bakx reports, the strategy is working.
Hospital Fundraising May 11, 2009	The Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation supplements funding provided by the province to our hospital. Last year - the group raised over half a million dollars, and today - they've set their sights on a number even beyond that. Now - that's not necessarily a revolutionary objective --- but it is certainly ambitious--- given these tough economic times. And as Scott Cunningham discovered - the foundation's aim also comes as the charity is placed under a new level of pressure from the very people they help.

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