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Week of March 29, 2010

Emissions Cuts April 1, 2010	The federal government took aim at gas-guzzling pollution today-- unveiling new standards for auto emissions, and fuel efficiency. As Scott Cunningham found, the regulations could meet "some" opposition in Medicine Hat, depending on who you talk to.
3DTV April 1, 2010	You've seen it on big screens across the country--and now 3-D Television has arrived in Medicine Hat. As Ina Sidhu reports, if you have the money--you can watch television's 3rd dimension in the comfort of your own home.
Red Hat Coop Record March 30, 2010	Call it a landmark year for the local greenhouse industry. 40-million dollars in area-vegetables were sold in 2009. Expenses were also down, leaving growers grinning from ear to ear. Reporter Kyle Bakx has more.
Refugee Reaction March 30, 2010	Local immigration officials say changes to federal refugee legislation could make a big impact here in Medicine Hat. Our area is an immigration hot spot --with refugees from all over the world flying in every year. Though officials say they too have lingering concerns, "immediate reaction" is overwhelmingly positive.
Capital Health Plan Two March 30, 2010	Two years have passed since Medicine Hat was promised almost 300 million dollars for hospital renovations--and those on the "healthcare front line"--are hoping the province makes good on that pledge. The minister of health is pouring over a long list of health projects which need funding--for his next capital health plan--AND local nurses are waiting for their share of provincial cash. Scott Cunningham reports.
City Hall Drill March 29, 2010	It was business as usual at City Hall this morning that is - until alarm bells started ringing. A full-scale evacuation took place -- sending workers streaming outside. Over the last year, fire drills have taken place on individual floors. But today, the complete building was cleared. Reporter Kyle Bakx was there.
Capital Health Plan One March 29, 2010	Local health officials are hoping Medicine Hat's hospital will finally get its due this week. Two years ago, the Stelmach government promised 280 million dollars in upgrades--a project that was quickly shelved. But the provincial government is expected to announce its "health spending priorities" within only days, and area doctors are waiting anxiously. Scott Cunningham goes inside the hospital, taking a closer look at the delayed expansion.

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