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May 25th, 2013

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Conservative MP LaVar Payne will have a fight on his hands if he wants to represent the Tories in Medicine Hat in the next federal election.Lethbridge MP Jim Hillyer a fellow Tory, announced his intention today to seek re-election in the realigned Medicine Hat riding.“When the boundary realignments come into effect with the next federal

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  • ‘Bottled Life’ to wrap Cinema Politica season

    Cinema Politica ends its season May 27 with the film “Bottled Life.” The film looks at the business practises of Nestle, one of the world’s most powerful food and beverage corporations. When a Swiss journalist was... Read More »

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  • PRSD celebrates students, the arts

    Students in the Prairie Rose School Division will put their fine arts talents on display June 1 at Kaleidoscope of the Arts. Art work, drama, dance and musical performances are all part of the free day at... Read More »

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  • Jazz Picks: JazzFest sextets represent Canada and the world

    Alan Jones SextetJazz music has always been about exploring musical connections. Gabriel Alegria has devoted his career to exploring that connection between the music of his native Peru and American jazz. For eight years now, this trumpet player,... Read More »

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  • Talk of the Town: Do we need Hamill’s birth certificate?

    Residency Status Questioned. Despite his continuing denials over the past few years, there remain local residents who insist that Ald. John Hamill officially resides in Elkwater, not in Medicine Hat. Hamill admits to having a cabin in Elkwater that he frequents from time to time but also notes that he has a ... Read More »

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  • Tough times for Conservatives

    It’s been a trying week for Conservatives across the country. Despite this, there remains a strong and healthy base of support for conservative values in Medicine Hat. This riding has long been a rock-solid constituency for the federal PCs, Reform, Canadian Alliance and Conservative parties. And in turn, MPs from those parties ... Read More »

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  • Buyer beware: Internet scams seem to be on the rise in Canada

    The Internet is a wonderfully convenient tool for the purchasing or selling of goods and services. The technology is able to connect buyers and sellers quickly and efficiently, even if they’re continents apart. But there’s a downside: unscrupulous people are able to use the Internet to rip off unsuspecting victims. That’s why ... Read More »

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  • Never forget Korean sacrifices

    In 2013, we mark the Year of the Korean War Veteran and the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. As a graduate member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, I am part of its Operation Legacy, a group of committed Canadians who are dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage. ... Read More »

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  • Photo radar erred, but $110 ticket is real

    I would like to express a very serious concern about Medicine Hat photo radar. At 9 p.m. on May 7, I was sitting in my vehicle at the college, waiting for traffic to go by before I pulled out onto College Avenue. Once it was clear, I pulled out towards the Trans-Canada, ... Read More »

    21 hours ago
  • ‘Left-wing media bias’ claim an attempt to shift blame

    Re: “‘Left wing media biased’ in Duffy case,” May 18. Can you believe LaVar Payne? He knows nothing about Duffy but has “heard stories” about Justin Trudeau. He says the CBC is biased. They have a lot to hide. Huh? Once again Mr. Payne has attempted to shift the blame so that ... Read More »

    3 days ago

Ticked & Tickled

  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 23

    Ticked PinkWith  the awesome nurses and staff on 5West at the hospital. Thanks for making my mom’s stay much more tolerable! Tickled PinkIf I could see lots of kids playing in the empty playgrounds that I creep by at the proper speed. Come on, parents, your kids need to be outdoors!Ticked OffThat we don’t have a very ... Read More »

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  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 21

    Ticked OffAt dog owners who leave their barking dogs in their back yards or their garage where they howl all day long while the owners are at work.Ticked OffI bought an item from a home-based business and it said “satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.” I wanted a refund and was made ... Read More »

    4 days ago
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 16

    Ticked OffOur MP says he is fine with mailout attacks on the Liberals. Please don’t waste money by sending us the garbage.Ticked OffThat the general population is losing the battle against terrorism by allowing themselves to become subjects of paranoia.Ticked OffWhen are the freight engines going to be redesigned so they don’t ... Read More »

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