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Week of November 23, 2009

Pharmacy Future November 27, 2009	It will make your prescription drugs cheaper, but some pharmacists warn it will put them out of business altogether. The government will soon finalize phase 2 of its "Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy", meant to save Albertan's money. But as Jeremy Hunka reports, it may end up costing rural alberta, more than just dollars and cents.
Crib Recall November 26, 2009	The largest crib recall in North American history is being met with frustration. Drop-side cribs made by Stork Craft have been attributed to four child deaths in the U.S. and numerous other injuries. Now, many parents say they are un-able to get through to the Vancouver-area manufacturer. As Ina Sidhu reports, that includes one local mom who has been waiting months for a repair kit.
Friends of Medicare November 26, 2009	In a recession year when declines in sales, revenue , and employment have been common, one local organization is on the increase. The Palliser Friends of Medicare have seen an exponential increase in membership over there first year in existance. Scott Cunningham has more on a group who say their ranks have grown due to a slump in healthcare.
Cost Comparisons November 25, 2009	Building a new event centre in Medicine Hat has been a project already 5 years in the making, with a vote in January on whether to actually construct the facility. It would be the latest mega project the city has taken on in the last ten years. It also took the city years of planning and commissioning studies before building the Leisure centre and the Esplanade. But as reporter Kyle Bakx discovered -- the similarities don't end there.
Unique Christmas Gifts November 25, 2009	We've all had someone on our holiday gift list that is impossible to shop for. With Christmas less than a month away, Ina Sidhu has more on gifts that really give.
Public Services Meeting November 24, 2009	It was in the early 80s the last time the city took a serious look at all the sports and athletic programs in Medicine Hat-- and the facilities where they take place. But now, the city is looking at developing another recreation master plan. It was just one of the topics discussed at Tuesday afternoon's public services committee meeting. Kyle Bakx reports.
Internet Safety November 24, 2009	Medicine Hat Police are amping up their fight against internet predators. The service gave a presentation to parents Monday night, offering tips on how to better protect their children. As Jeremy Hunka reports, it really hit home.
Crohn's Disease November 23, 2009	It's a chronic and debilitating condition, with more than nine-thousand new cases diagnosed every year in Canada. November is Crohn's and Colitis awareness month, drawing attention to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, affecting 200-thousand men, women and children in our country. As Ina Sidhu reports, with very little known about what causes the disease, a local family has jumped at the opportunity to help find a cure that could benefit a loved one.
Cocaine Bust November 23, 2009	Just two days after a local man was charged in a massive drug bust, the accused has been allowed to leave the province. Sunday the ALERT integrated intelligence unit, and Medicine Hat police took over one thousand doses of cocaine off the street. Scott Cunningham has the latest.

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