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Week of July 12, 2010

Parks Clean Up July 16, 2010	WARMER TEMPERATURES IN THE FORECAST HAS HATTERS SOAKING UP THE SUN AND ENJOYING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AT CITY PARKS. BUT EVEN FOUR WEEKS AFTER FLOODING, NOT ALL AREAS ARE OPEN. INA SIDHU REPORTS.
Surge in Drunks July 16, 2010	They're calling it surprising and disturbing, but the trend shows no signs of slowing down. According to police, Impaired Driving Arrests are surging in Medicine Hat this year---on pace for a 76% increase. As Jeremy Hunka reports--police are crediting a targeted crackdown for the arrests. They're using new and "strategic methods"--hoping to catch criminals by surprise.
Bridge Reopens July 15, 2010	Drivers no longer have to find a detour around the washed-out bridge at Highway 41-A and Industrial Avenue. As Ina Sidhu reports, a temporary one-lane bridge opened to traffic this afternoon
Smear Campaign July 15, 2010	Local officials are reacting to an American smear campaign that has taken aim at Alberta's oil sands. An environmental group based out of San Francisco has not only produced TV ad's, billboards, and web content that attack the northern oil project, but also deter travel to the entire province. Scott Cunningham brings us local reaction to the environmental crusade taking aim at Alberta
Golf Course Trouble July 15, 2010	Nearly 4 weeks after massive flooding in our area, a local group is leaning towards legal action to receive compensation. The Cottonwood golf course and 4 farmers are accusing the St. Mary River Irrigation District of releasing water from the Murray Dam -- which caused unnecessary flooding to the Seven Persons creek. Kyle Bakx reports
Flood Fallout July 14, 2010	The provincial opposition is hoping the Stelmach government's response to local flooding could cost them at the ballot box. The Tories unveiled the biggest disaster relief package in Alberta history this month--but they've been deflecting criticism for weeks--from politicians who say it was far too late. Jeremy Hunka caught up with all three main opposition parties, and, as it turns out, they too had to answer some tough questions.
Donations Slump July 13, 2010	The Medicine Hat food bank is just one of the many charities that has stepped up in the past weeks to help victims of the recent flooding. The organization created hampers full of food and other household items for families effected by the flooding. But as Breanna Karstens-Smith reports, none of the hampers have ever been picked up.
Fire Master Plan July 13, 2010	Major upgrades to battling blazes in Medicine Hat were revealed in a report this afternoon -- including new fire halls and new fire fighters. The 10-year master plan was presented at a city committee meeting. While fire officials proclaim their resources are strained -- the upgrades will cost millions of dollars. Reporter Kyle Bakx has the story.
Coulee Dangers July 12, 2010	The premier's tour was not entirely focused on flood aftermath. Just one week after a massive hillside broke free in our city's southeast clogging a creek with soil, the Premier heard about a problem that local officials say is just as dangerous as flooding. Scott Cunningham takes a closer look at erosion, and our city's battle to combat it.
Stelmach Appears July 12, 2010	Alberta's premier made a 4-hour stop in Medicine Hat yesterday -- his first visit since the area was hit with a massive flood three weeks ago. He toured two damaged farms near Irvine, spent time at a fundraising concert and viewed damaged city infrastructure. Also damaged - though - could be his support -- Reporter Kyle Bakx has more on how some locals are more than a little upset over the government's response to the disaster.

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