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Week of February 22, 2010

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Healthy Habits February 26, 2010	Starting next week, your children may be coming home with a different kind of homework -- practicing healthy habits. Elementary schools in District 76 are putting their own spin on National Nutrition Month -- with a "healthy habits" challenge for students. Ina Sidhu has the story.
Kindergarten Survey February 26, 2010	What do you want to lose? This is the question local school boards are asking parents with children entering kindergarten. The provincial government has frozen funding that kept the service afloat for years, forcing the public and Catholic systems to make some very difficult choices. Scott Cunningham sat down with the very people their decision looks to affect.
Meggitt Award February 25, 2010	Third time proved to be the charm for a Medicine Hat based company. After being nominated twice before for an Alberta Business Award -- Meggitt Training has won in the top Export category. The company specializes in military training robotics and sells the vehicles to countries around the globe. But as Kyle Bakx tells us--- despite their success, the company still seems to fly and drive, underneath the radar.
No Flu February 24, 2010	Pandemic no more. After over a million people rushed to be vaccinated for what was to be the worst influenza season in decades, officials say the flu is no longer an issue in our province. The H1-N1 virus is blamed for over seventy deaths in Alberta, however local officials say recent data may show that number has peaked. Scott Cunningham explains.
Travel Corridor February 24, 2010	One of our city's MLA's is south of the border tonight in Montana. He's meeting with the state's governor to drum up support for highway improvements in the U.S. Those upgrades could mean more vehicles passing through the Wild Horse border crossing. Reporter Kyle Bakx has the story.
Pressure Building February 23, 2010	The pressure of living healthy. A new study shows an estimated 7.5 million people world wide are dying each year because of high blood pressure. In Canada the numbers are equally daunting. But doctors and health specialists say a few small lifestyle changes can be enough to ease the pressure. Scott Cunningham has more.
Vanier School Future February 23, 2010	Closing George P Vanier school will help the 30 special needs students currently enrolled in the facility. That was the message from school board officials at a meeting with parents last night. There is a cost savings with the proposal too -- over 30-thousand dollars ever year. With an in-depth feature look at the issue of integrating schools -- here's reporter Kyle Bakx.
RRSP Deadline February 22, 2010	We are heading into the final stretch of the R-R-S-P season, with the March First deadline for the 2009 tax year exactly one week away. But with so many vying for your contribution and endless options on where to put your money -- it can be overwhelming for a new investor. Ina Sidhu talks to some local experts who have tips for those just starting out.

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