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May 24th, 2013

Local News

Overpass creating traffic headaches

By Collin Gallant on May 24th, 2013

The Municipal Works Department will tackle traffic snarls in the south end caused by motorists trying to avoid construction near Dunmore Road and Trans-Canada Highway. Wednesday’s meeting of the Development and Infrastructure committee heard that the intersection... Read More »

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Celebrate Brain Discovery Day next month at Lions Park

By Gillian Slade on May 24th, 2013

Brain Discovery Day will raise awareness about brain injury prevention in a 12-hour event at Lions Park on June 22. A discussion awareness tent will provide information on how you can recognize the symptoms of concussion, what... Read More »

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SEASAR buys search and rescue boat

By Charles Lefebvre on May 24th, 2013

The South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue Association will be making a splash in its rescue efforts for the first time in its 14-year history. SEASAR has recently purchased a search and rescue boat for the... Read More »

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Immigration Minister Kenney coming to talk temporary foreign workers with local business

By Collin Gallant on May 24th, 2013

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney will consult with select Medicine Hat businesses who employ Temporary Foreign Workers next month regarding changes to the program that has come under increased scrutiny this spring. The event, organized by the Chamber... Read More »

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Nature Centre promoting outdoor activity with Playground Challenge

By Gillian Slade on May 24th, 2013

Physical activity is a necessary equation in the development of healthy children and locally there’s a challenge now to help families experience the benefits. The Nature Centre, at Police Point Park, is joining the Playground Challenge across... Read More »

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Biggest Spectrum ever ready to go

By Charles Lefebvre on May 24th, 2013

It’s Spectrum time! The Sunshine Spectrum Festival, now in its 23rd year, held its official media launch Thursday evening at City Hall, and this year’s iteration of the summertime tradition promises to be bigger than last year... Read More »

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Crews secure berm at TCH bridge site as project continues along

By Alex Mccuaig on May 24th, 2013

Workers are currently securing the berm at the Trans-Canada bridge construction site against the rising South Saskatchewan River. And, according to Alberta Transportation, the last of the steel girders should be in place soon. “In preparation for... Read More »

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