Event Centre Update
September 25, 2009
It appears Medicine Hat's proposed new Event Centre may finally be seeing some movement. New word from the event centre steering committee today, estimating construction costs have dropped by 15 million dollars. They also outlined a new timetable--saying council will finally vote on the new arena's plans, this fall. Jeremy Hunka reports.
Street Crime Unit
It's often said, "Don't sweat the small stuff." But local police are trying to do the exact opposite -- and put more of a focus on stopping petty crimes like vandalism and vehicle break-ins. The service already has a traffic unit to control roadways and a major crimes unit to investigate serious offences. But as Kyle Bakx reports, there could now be a priority crimes unit, to monitor all the small stuff.
Building Permits
September 24, 2009
From developers to trade workers, its been a summer of struggles. The construction industry has experienced hardship, with a slow economy and a market place littered with new homes awaiting buyers. While some projects continue to be stalled, others are now seeing movement and are expected to thrive in the coming months. Reporter Kyle Bakx has the story.
Youth Employment Funding
Federal dollars are headed to a struggling demographic in Medicine Hat. MP LaVar Payne came to his home riding with aid for youth looking to better equip themselves in a tough job market. Reporter Scott Cunningham has more.
Enrollments Up
September 23, 2009
In a school system fighting for new facilities -- officials are calling a jump in enrollment a move in the right direction. While both the Catholic and Public systems say schools in certain areas of the city are bursting at the seams -- the influx of new pupil's could grease the wheels of change with the provincial government. Scott Cunningham takes a look at the upside of a growing problem.
Shopping Bag Battle
September 22, 2009
We've all seen them on our city streets, plastic bags on the side of roads, hanging from trees; maybe blowing through the odd ditch. But thanks to some clever and devoted local elementary teachers and students, a project has been created to try and do away with that. Mike Gazzola explains.
Officer Duco
From Europe to the streets of Medicine Hat. Police are waiting eagerly to see if a five month training program will produce our city's newest officer. Scott Cunningham has followed Duco the German Shepard from his first day in Medicine Hat to his final week of training. He files this report on a recruit just days away from the badge
Downtown Property for Sale
City aldermen aren't giving up their fight to try and develop a piece of downtown land on First street. It was supposed to be sold as part of a controversial deal for a dollar. But the developer backed out because of the economy. Aldermen are now looking for new interest, and say they're seeing it. Reporter Kyle Bakx has details.
City Speeders
September 21, 2009
Police are taking this last little bit of nice weather to remind drivers to slow down before driving conditions get rough. As Mike Gazzola tells us --- the warning comes as officers unveil some revealing stats.
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