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Week of March 1, 2010

Labour Squeeze March 5, 2010	More and more job postings are popping up in our area to recruit workers to the oil field. This comes as The Globe and Mail suggests the oil industry is picking up in Alberta -- which could potentially lead to labour shortages, like we experienced in the last boom. As Ina Sidhu reports, while local experts say it's positive to see an increase in activity, it's too soon to say the energy sector is rebounding.
Connaught Dam March 3, 2010	Years of erosion have caught up to a water dam in the south end of Medicine Hat -- and it's going to cost over a million dollars to repair. The Connaught dam, which is located at College Drive -- has deteriorated to the point that immediate work must be done. That was the message that Alberta Environment gave city officials in a written letter. Reporter Kyle Bakx has the story.
Tech Bucks March 3, 2010	In an attempt by the provincial government to boost the technology sector in Alberta --- seven locally based tech companies have received almost two hundred thousand dollars between them. It's all part of a six million dollar package the Alberta government has dished out across the province in their second wave of Innovation vouchers. Scott Cunningham now with how the cash injection is doing more than just taking local companies to the next level.
School Cameras March 3, 2010	Medicine Hat School District 76 trustees are exploring the use of security cameras in secondary schools. As Ina Sidhu reports, the public division is considering following in the footsteps of the Catholic division by installing surveillance cameras.
Election Fever March 2, 2010	We're months away from candidates beginning to declare their intentions for October's municipal election -- but the posturing and positioning inside city hall -- is well underway. Last night's council meeting was further evidence that aldermen are getting into full election mode -- and gearing up for the fall vote. Reporter Kyle Bakx explains.
Chile Hatters March 2, 2010	Just days after the 8.8 magnitude quake devastated area's of Chile, families here in Medicine Hat are still waiting for word from their loved ones. Scott Cunningham now with a look at how the natural disaster is affecting life a world away.
Return from Haiti March 1, 2010	FROM THE HEART OF PORT-AU-PRINCE TO THE MOUNTAIN ROADS IN RURAL HAITI, THE EVIDENCE OF JANUARYS MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE IS STILL VERY MUCH APPARENT. JUST HOME FROM A MONTH IN THE DEVASTATED COUNTRY, LIFELINE HAITI FOUNDER BOB DAVISSON SAT DOWN WITH RYLEE CARLSON TO DISCUSS THE RELIEF SITUATION, WHAT THE DEVASTATION LOOKS LIKE FIRST HAND, AND THE BIGGEST CONCERNS FOR HIS ORGANIZATION.
Olympic Success March 1, 2010	The flame is out, and the world has said goodbye to Vancouver. After two weeks of sport and celebration the 21st winter games were drawn to a close Sunday night. And while Canadian athletes may not have owned the podium in these Olympics, they certainly ran away with the gold - 14 to be exact. But as the torch is passed to Sochi, Russia, some experts are wondering if the athletes who have made our country proud will be given the same support when the venue is not at home. Scott Cunningham takes a look.

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