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Week of January 4, 2010

Finlay Business January 8, 2010	The Finlay bridge was to be completed by October of last year, and now into January blockades remain on both sides of the Medicine Hat landmark. The rehabilitation project was forecast to take only 4 months, but as we near the end of month number 7--some businesses are crying foul. Jeremy Hunka reports, some local establishments are saying the hit to business is not worth the reward, and are seeking compensation.
Liquor Laws January 7, 2010	A new year has brought new liquor regulations for Alberta businesses. As of January first, anyone serving or selling alcohol in licensed venues must have specific training completed. As Ina Sidhu reports, the rules are being welcomed by some local establishments.
Baby Boom January 7, 2010	For the fourth year in a row Medicine Hat set a new high in 2009 for the number babies delivered at our regional hospital. Medicine Hat has been able to acquire new doctors to cope with our increase, yet as Scott Cunningham discovered it is a lack of physicians in surrounding area's that is putting pressure on an already overwhelmed maternity ward.
Police Wages January 7, 2010	New figures reveal police in Medicine Hat are paid more than almost anywhere else in Canada. Despite a low crime rate and smaller population, documents obtained by Chat News show our police are paid more than those in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver. That said, the city says the pay difference is minimal--and our officers are well worth it. Jeremy Hunka reports.
Arena Business Reaction January 5, 2010	While some are celebrating the "no vote"--others are reeling today. Business leaders in Medicine Hat say a new events centre could bring up to 2 billion dollars in investment. But as Jeremy Hunka tells us, now that new development is being delayed, those investment dollars could be lost.
Arena Vote January 5, 2010	Emotions boiled over in council chambers last night as a gallery filled with Hatters learned a passing vote for the new event centre.... was not to be. An apparent slip of the hand caused Alderman John Hamill to change his vote; opposing the arena most thought he originally endorsed. Scott Cunningham has reaction from councilors, citizens and the Tigers hockey club who became a focal point for why the arena bid may have failed
Crime Wrap January 4, 2010	A violent start to 2010 has city police looking at last years statistics for a better approach to the new year. Data shows 2009 was a busy year for the Medicine Hat police service, and one they are calling troubling. Scott Cunningham takes a closer look at what has kept Medicine Hat's officers on their toes, and how they will use that to their advantage
Facebook Security January 4, 2010	The surge in social networking in 2009 is likely going to continue into 2010 as more and more consumers upgrade to smart phones --- and with older users now representing the fastest growing demographic on sites like Facebook. As Ina Sidhu reports, with the public's increasing willingness to divulge personal details online, more people could be settings themselves up to be victims of Internet fraud.

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