City Budget Seeks Taxes Rise For Hatters In 2002
City Council passed a 2002 budget warning Hatters property owners face higher taxes linked to increased assessments from 92 to 98 percent of market value as the province moves to 100 percent next year. Average home taxes rise about 2.5 percent $32. multi family adds $691. non residential about $269.17. Aldermen debate revenue mix and reliance on utility dividends. Mayor Vallely says growth keeps costs rising.
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Hatters
South Ridge
Garth Vallely
Cathy Smith
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Smith
Bill Cocks
Healdpool set to open this summer in city plans
The city discusses its 2002 budget with tax revenues totaling 21.06 million for itself and 37.4 million including education taxes. The budget framework includes a 73.5 million operating and a 25.24 million capital plan, with a 7.6 million gross land budget and 9.8 million revenue. Major items in capital are 3 million for a new fire hall and 3 million for the South Ridge facility. Some councilors raise questions about the third fire hall and location, while others press for moving ahead. The utility budget was approved by prior council and the city must post a balanced budget under the Municipal Government Act.
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South Ridge
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Alberta diploma exams simplified amid teacher strike action
Alberta Learning cuts final Biology 30 and Social Studies 30 exams to multiple choice and numeric response, removing long-answer sections for about 2000 students in April. Critics say this weakens exam credibility while markers are being loosened and some teachers remain on strike or withdraw from marking and activities.
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Alberta Learning
Terry Riley
Alberta Teachers’ Association
Department of Learning
Medicine Hat
Riley
Prairie Rose
Larry Booi
Klein's Tories win Wainwright byelection in Alberta
Ralph Klein's government preserves the rural seat as Doug Griffiths captures 2,925 votes in a 68 riding byelection amid budget tax and cut discontent. Opposition cites vote splitting and low turnout, while concerns focus on hospital beds and cuts to community services.
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Edmonton
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Wainwright
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Griffiths
Jerry Barber
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Irma
Silas Lysne
New Democrats
Robin Skitteral
Social Credit
Colleen Briggs
Alberta Greens
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