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Week of October 12, 2009

Loonie Woes October 16, 2009	The Canadian dollar lost a bit of its value today as energy prices declined -- but there's no denying its absolute tear in strength. At one point this summer, it was around 76 cents U.S. -- now, it's nearing parity with the U.S. dollar. It's great for those looking to travel this winter -- But as Kyle Bakx reports, there are two sides to the coin.
School Bus Crash October 16, 2009	Charges have been laid against a school bus driver following an crash early morning. Thousands of parents place there childrens lives in the care of bus drivers everyday . Although injures were minor, Scott Cunningham discovered that trust still may have been shaken.
New License Suspension October 16, 2009	Police across the province are cracking the whip once again on impaired drivers, this time while dealing with drugs. Mike Gzolla has more
Taser Change October 14, 2009	New rules dictating where police officers target tazers have been adopted in our city. Spurred by stun gun manufacturers, law enforcement crews across the country will no longer be aiming tasers at a persons chest. Officials in Medicine Hat quickly pulled the trigger on changing local protocol. Scott Cunningham now with a look at a literally electric issue, and how changes are pleasing some in the medical community.
Payne Anniversary October 14, 2009	It was one year ago today that LaVar Payne was elected as Member of Parliament for the Medicine Hat riding. During the 2008 election campaign, Payne was the final Conservative candidate named in all of Canada -- after winning the Tory nomination. On the one-year anniversary of the election, Kyle Bakx takes a look back on Payne's first year in office.
Alberta Fashion Week October 14, 2009	The goal was to push Alberta's image beyond cattle, rodeos and drilling for oil; adding independent fashion to the list and kickstarting Calgary's already booming arts scene. The first ever Alberta Fashion Week wrapped up this weekend, with one local designer in the mix and organizers are already planning on a bigger and better follow-up.
Septic Sink Hole October 13, 2009	A Medicine Hat woman - a mother of two small children - is still shaking - nearly two weeks after she almost got swallowed up by a hole in the ground at Kin Coulee Park. But as Brian Konrad tells us, her mis-fortune may have saved others from a similar, or worse fate.
Flu Clinic October 13, 2009	With cold weather and flu season just around the corner -- Tuesday marked the first opportunity for Albertans to receive their flu shot. While the H1N1 immunization is still weeks away, that didn't stop Hatters from wanting to receive their seasonal shot. So, as Kyle Bakx reports, it was a full house at the Cypress Centre as local residents were itching to roll-up their sleeves.

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