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May 22nd, 2013

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LONDON – Two men with butcher knives hacked another to death Wednesday near a London military barracks and one then went on video to explain the crime – shouting political statements, gesturing with bloodied hands and waving a meat cleaver. Soon after, arriving police shot and wounded the unidentified assailants and took them into custody.

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  • Zoning changes pass despite opposition

    Zoning changes that would allow the proposed Event Centre to be built in the Box Springs Business Park passed Medicine Hat city council on Tuesday night after elected officials said they’ve heard little about what the industrial players... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • Controversial muzzle clause removed from PDD contract

    The contract clause that Democracy Watch called “dangerously undemocratic” has been removed from contracts which agencies providing services to Persons with Developmental Disabilities will have to sign to continue receiving government funding. “In our meeting with service... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • Support scale creates conflict of interest, says REDI director

    A new government tool to determine the level of support a special needs person requires creates a conflict of interest and agencies have been put in an untenable position, says a local agency for Persons with Developmental... Read More »

    18 hours ago

Local Sports

  • Send in your shots

    This week’s Your Community Sports page features a wide array of activities thanks to some fantastic submissions sent in from readers.From taekwondo to football and plenty of others in between, the variety of sporting pursuits in... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • Dirt riders all smiles at home

    Amid dozens of camping trailers and hundreds of motorcycles, Medicine Hat’s motocross riders had plenty to smile about as their home track’s big weekend came to an end. Yes, there were some strong finishes during the Southern... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • Talons win in bottom of seventh

    A back-and-forth game ended with the Eagle Butte Talons on top. The Talons got the final run of a 13-12 win against Crescent Heights in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday at Jefferies Park. Brendan Patterson... Read More »

    18 hours ago

Local Entertainment

  • Shakespeare auditions tonight

    Auditions for this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park production are set for tonight at Medicine Hat College. Auditions will take place in Room S-141, beginning at 6:30 p.m. An audition piece is welcome, but not required. “The... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • Final curtain of the season for Monday Night at the Movies

    This season of Monday Night at the Movies wraps next week with “Midnight’s Children.” Co-written by Salman Rushdie and Deepa Mehta and based on Rushdie’s novel, the film explores a pivotal time in India’s history. The film... Read More »

    5 days ago
  • You’re welcome: WWE’s Fandango on way to Medicine Hat

    Calling Canadians dull and monotone, Fandango says he’s going to bring some excitement to Medicine Hat on May 26. “I’m going to bring a little bit of personality, a little bit of colour and a little bit of charisma, because I know a lot of the Canadian people are kind of dull, right?” Fandango said last ... Read More »

    5 days ago

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Opinions

  • If this is Tories’ AdScam, then let’s have a Gomery-type inquiry

    Tuesday’s Conservative caucus speech by Prime Minister Stephen Harper may have been open to the media but it failed to provide insight into what transpired to see his chief of staff resign over the weekend.It was, in short, a classic political dodge on display.Sure, the requisite “accountability” and “transparency” claims were made ... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • Wind farms proposal in France an affront to memories of Canadian soldiers

    The French government’s proposal to build wind farms off the coast of Normandy, including Juno Beach, where so many allied soldiers died freeing that country from Nazi tyranny, is an affront to all Canadians.The French government is asking for feedback on the proposal from representatives of the allied nations who took part ... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • Around Alberta: Many issues surround seniors’ facility in Brooks

    The horror stories surrounding the Sunrise Garden seniors’ home in Brooks have made headlines around the province and beyond. Led by Strathmore-Brooks MLA Jason Hale, there are reports of physical and mental abuse of residents, nutritional issues and neglect of care. Stories include a patient left in his own vomit, uncooked meat ... Read More »

    2 days ago

Letters to The Editor

  • ‘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 »

    18 hours ago
  • Bodychecking ban for 11- and 12-year-olds was long overdue

    Hockey Alberta’s decision to ban bodychecking for those players 11 and 12 years old is long overdue. In a perfect world, checks are clean with no intent to injure, but reality is different. The act of checking often degenerates into an effort to either temporarily or permanently remove another player from the ... Read More »

    18 hours ago
  • AHS grateful for efforts of foundations and auxiliaries

    We are writing to publicly recognize and thank our 12 foundations in AHS South Zone and all auxiliaries for their continuous efforts to enhance health care services in the communities they serve. Foundations and auxiliaries are important partners of AHS and we are grateful for their support. Raising more than $4.2 million ... Read More »

    18 hours ago

Ticked & Tickled

  • 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 »

    2 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 »

    7 days ago
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 14

    Tickled PinkWith the political cartoons by Greg Perry.Tickled PinkWith the columns by Alex McCuaig; wisdom, insight and the courage to write good stuff.Ticked OffAll of a sudden three businesses come forward with “safety concerns” about the Box Springs location? Where were they long before this when discussions started ages ago? Thiscity councilneeds ... Read More »

    9 days ago

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