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Week of February 8, 2010

Google IS Street February 12, 2010	Internet giant Google launched its popular Street View service in Medicine Hat this week. It allows people around the world to navigate our streets from their computers. As Kyle Bakx tells us --- Users can “travel” around Medicine Hat by looking at 360-degree photographs of every street.
Single on Valentine's Day February 11, 2010	It's not always fun to be single on Valentines Day - but it doesn't have to be all about couples and romance either. As Ina Sidhu reports, those without a Valentine can still treat themselves and enjoy the day.
Antique Economy February 11, 2010	Collecting on the recession. As the provincial government attempts to claw its way from the recent economic downturn with a controversial budget, some in our city are seeing the upside of the downfall. Scott Cunningham dusts off some old relics a handful of Hatters are adding to their collections for prices they never thought possible.
Health Budget Reaction February 10, 2010	Money to Medicine. The largest chunk of provincial change in yesterdays budget was aimed at health care. Alberta's new governing body of health was entirely bailed out of debt, plus the most sizable yearly spending increase of any sector fell on health and wellness. Medical care usually take up major dollars in the provincial budget, however in a year when coffers are awash in red ink ---- yesterday's announcement has brought mixed reaction.
College Shut Out February 10, 2010	Already facing tuition hikes, students at Medicine Hat College -- could see further spikes in the cost to go to school. Provincial funding was slashed by over a million dollars in yesterday's budget. That's now putting the crunch on the college's budget. And as Kyle Bakx reports, future tuition hikes, are a very real possibility.
Air Miles Increase February 9, 2010	She's been through more than most people can even imagine. No family, a massive earthquake--and all before her third birthday. But fresh off the plane from the Caribbean , a newly adopted Haitian girl is making Medicine Hat home. And her new parents, couldn't be happier. Jeremy Hunka reports.
Haitian Adoptions February 9, 2010	She's been through more than most people can even imagine. No family, a massive earthquake--and all before her third birthday. But fresh off the plane from the Caribbean , a newly adopted Haitian girl is making Medicine Hat home. And her new parents, couldn't be happier. Jeremy Hunka reports.
Alberta Budget February 9, 2010	In the days leading up to this afternoon's budget announcement -- the Stelmach government was already warning Albertans that there would be lots of cuts and billions of dollars in red Ink. Today -- the Tories handed in a document that will leave our province with a record 4.7 billion-dollar deficit. But as Kyle Bakx tells us --- it also increases spending ----something a whole lot of people were hoping for.
Ski Helmet Safety February 8, 2010	Whether or not to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding continues to have its share of debate. Last March, it became a hot topic after British star Natasha Richardson died just days after suffering a head injury from a fall on a Quebec hill. The actress was not wearing a helmet. This year, it's back up for discussion as the University of Calgary has released findings from a new study on the effects of helmets. As Ina Sidhu reports, some say when it comes to their safety, there isn't much to think about.
Glanville Property Update February 8, 2010	It's sat empty for decades, but city officials are felling optimistic -- hoping a piece of downtown property will see some progress this year. A deadline for developers to submit their proposals passed at the end of January. It's brought a level of excitement to city hall -- But as Kyle Bakx reports, officials aren't saying how many applications were received or what they included.

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