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Alberta Opposition says RCMP should investigate former premier’s flights

EDMONTON – Alberta’s Wildrose Opposition says there should be an RCMP investigation into former premier Alison Redford’s use of government aircraft. Wildrose finance critic Rob Anderson says the public has an expectation that politicians that may have broken the law should be investigated. A CBC News report says ... Read More »

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City on the hook if smart meter starts fire: IBA
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The City could be held responsible if a smart meter results in a fire, and should therefore be diligent about the associated risks, says the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta. “The City has to take a hard, hard look at this. They now know that there ... Read More »
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Redford denies flight controversy
The Canadian Press EDMONTON Former premier Alison Redford is denying any personal wrongdoing associated with findings by the auditor general that passenger lists on government aircraft were altered so she could fly alone. Redford issued the denial via Twitter on Tuesday, noting she has not been able to ... Read More »
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Time for photo radar review is now: councillor
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCuaig It was a reluctant former MHPS chief Bill Spring who lit the fuse on the contentious photo radar issue in March 1996, when he first proposed the addition of the enforcement practice on city streets. “Everybody’s looking at ways to generate funding and offset future costs,” ... Read More »
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Under-12 team gold in Red Deer
Medicine Hat News With provincials coming up in just a couple weeks, Medicine Hat’s under-12 boys soccer team is gearing up with some hardware. The Rattlers Academy Soccer Club Tier 2 team won their second tournament of the season this past Sunday in Red Deer. After beating host ... Read More »
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Monarchs score upset, Knights in familiar spot
Medicine Hat News The wild ride continues for Medicine Hat’s American Legion baseball teams. With the K of C Knights off to their first State A tournament in 14 years and the Monarchs looking to make some noise at the AA State tourney, it’s already a busy week ... Read More »
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Local Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Singles league standings W L Morrice 7 0 Young 6 0 Gebhardt 5 3 Keith 4 2 Moll 4 4 Aitken 3 4 Hunt 2 2 Smith 1 5 McDonald 1 5 Littken 0 5 Dantzar 0 5 This week’s results Keith 12 ... Read More »
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Every Rose has its Thorn: The Final Rose
Welcome back, Bachelorette fans! The day has finally come, and Andi has made her final decision; was it first impression rose Nick, or former athlete Josh? In case you missed last night’s episode, let me get you all caught up, one last time.The episode started off with Nick ... Read More »
18 hours ago
Eye on the Esplanade: The war that is still with us
One of the best reasons for studying the past is to understand the present. The war which began a century ago was so extensive, involved and complex that it was known as “The Great War” and has, since the subsequent war it spawned, been known as the “First ... Read More »
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Weather interfered, but Stampede went ahead with another great show, as usual
Even a little bit of wild weather could not stop our city from Stampeding this year. With the 127th edition of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede in the books, organizers need to be recognized for a well-run event, especially with the challenges beyond their control that they ... Read More »
2 hours ago
We must remember all parts of the past
Gallant men in uniform off to war, soon replaced by poppies and crosses.Medicine Hat joins and Canada and the world this year to mark a century since the start of the First World War.As the phrase goes: “Lest we forget.”It’s an odd juxtaposition to other parts of Canada’s ... Read More »
22 hours ago
Nomination races for federal Tories an example of opportunism
Canada’s 2015 federal election is shaping up to be an interesting race.The Harper-versus-Trudeau dynamic is already playing strongly into the discussion, and there is much interest in Thomas Mulcair’s push to build on the momentum Jack Layton created for the NDP.Locally, however, a different story is unfolding.Federal elections ... Read More »
2 days ago

Letters to The Editor

Prentice’s commitment is clear: Fiscal conservatism and gov’t accountability
Re: “Guest Column: Jim Prentice vague on fiscal policy,” July 28 Derek Fildebrandt’s column in the Medicine Hat News was lacking in facts and integrity. In actual fact, the column was a misleading and thinly disguised piece of political partisanship. It is unworthy of the members of the ... Read More »
2 hours ago
Court helps to clear up land claims situation
The recent Supreme Court decision on the issue of title to land for the Tsilhqot’in Nation of British Columbia has resulted in numerous articles and editorials with differing interpretations.The court rendered unanimously a very important decision which better clarifies native self-government, theirland claims and the ongoing relationship between ... Read More »
2 hours ago
Cringing following confusing headline
Re: “Nomination races for PC example of opportunism,” July 28. The Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) may include some members of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta (PCAA). Not all PCAA members are conservative, but all CPC members are. Please stop using the catch-all PC, and start specifying. ... Read More »
22 hours ago

Ticked & Tickled

Ticked Off and Tickled Pink July 29
Ticked Off I agree with the banning of dogs from the lake at Echo Dale. We had our grandchildren out to play in the lake and we had to put up with a dog in the lake. There are certain places dogs should not be allowed the same ... Read More »
22 hours ago
Ticked Off and Tickled Pink July 24
Ticked Off That so many council members seem to think they work for the police department and not the citizens of the city. Why is it that every time talks come up about revamping and re-examining the photo radar issue, certain council members assume taxes would need to ... Read More »
6 days ago
Ticked Off and Tickled Pink July 22
Ticked Off With the person who stole an orange flag from my home in Somerset area. Ticked Off Medicine Hat should clamp down on people who own disgusting properties downtown. Ticked Off Calgary’s police has been running natural gas for 18 months. Medicine Hat, the Gas City, still ... Read More »
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