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Week of March 15, 2010

Behaviour Bylaw March 19, 2010	Swearing, fighting and loitering. Those are just some of the actions that city police are trying to curb with a new bylaw. We told you last week about the proposed legislation. But police now plan to scale back the behaviour bylaw. Meaning certain things, like spitting, may remain perfectly legal in Medicine Hat. Reporter Kyle Bakx explains.
Dollar Fallout March 19, 2010	The Canadian dollar continues to fly near parity with its stateside counterpart. While the loonie ended the trading week slightly down - at one point this week our currency hit a 20-month high. Ina Sidhu has more on the local effect of parity -- which some are calling "the new normal."
Recycling Rebound March 18, 2010	An improved world economy is finally bringing life to our city's recycling facility. Materials were being stored for over a year because there weren't any buyers. But that is starting to change. Reporter Kyle Bakx has the details.
MY 96 Make Over March 18, 2010	Its back to reality today -- but with new looks -- for the winners of the MY 96 Makeover contest. We brought you the before shots yesterday -- now Ina Sidhu takes us to the big moment -- where friends and family gathered at the Medicine Hat Lodge for the final transformations.
Vanier School Closing March 17, 2010	It was a unanimous vote on what trustees call a sensitive subject. The public school board chose Tuesday night to close Georges P. Vanier School ---a building designated for children with moderate to severe disabilities. Though the vote is now over--officials say the challenge of integrating students into the mainstream, is just beginning. Jeremy Hunka reports.
Ambulance Reaction March 17, 2010	Provincial health officials are taking a second look at their proposed plan to centralize ambulance dispatch. Newly appointed health minister Gene Zwozdesky is pausing the transition to review the project. Rural centres, including Medicine Hat, have fought the plan from day one. And as Kyle Bakx reports, they want the minister to scrap the project altogether.
Election Prep March 16, 2010	Hatters will hit the polls this fall for the municipal election -- and city officials are taking a series of steps to increase voter turnout. In 2007, 48 per cent of residents marked their ballot. The goal for 2010, is to reach at least 50 per cent. Reporter Kyle Bakx has the story.
Homeless Update March 16, 2010	One year, and a world of difference. As Alberta's ten year plan to end homelessness reached its first birthday , top officials are saying the ambitious strategy is exceeding expectations. Scott Cunningham delves deeper into the multi-billion dollar program, and the effect it has had on Medicine Hat's homeless population.
Photographer Award March 15, 2010	She's already an award-winning photographer. Now, a local professional specializing in portraits is competing to add another national title to her list. Ina Sidhu has the story.
Car Recovery March 15, 2010	Revving to recovery. The sale of new motor vehicles continued its upward trend in our country last month. Stats Canada says new cars have been flying off the lot in 2010, breathing life into a industry that took a heavy hit from the recession. Scott Cunningham looks at those national numbers, and how they handle on Medicine Hat roads.

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