Four MHC programs cut as college targets sustainable budget
Medicine Hat College will drop Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, Global Tourism and Marketing, and Massage Therapy, plus educational assistant via distance learning. Current students may finish. 36 new applications exist. One faculty job will be cut next year and four more in summer 2016, with savings undetermined until plans confirm student completion.
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Government privatizes wheat board in deal with G3 Global Grain Group
The federal government privatizes the Canadian Wheat Board in a deal with G3 Global Grain Group, a Bunge Canada SALIC Canada venture, owning 50.1 percent for 250 million dollars. Farmers receive five dollars per tonne in trust units with a seven year buy back option at market value. The plan aims to boost grain exports, jobs, and prairie growth despite opposition claims.
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Assault charges sworn against ex NDP candidate Soklofske
Former NDP candidate Jason Soklofske faces assault allegations after a confrontation with Myron Andersen at Access condominiums on Saamis Drive April 11. The NDP says Soklofske withdrew his candidacy and Bob Warner will be their replacement. Soklofske is due to appear in court May 20 for the first time.
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Canada Modi uranium deal signals new economic ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Stephen Harper announced a series of bilateral accords including a uranium supply agreement. India will purchase over 3,000 tonnes of Saskatchewan uranium from Cameco, valued in the hundreds of millions, with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall noting benefits for the province and its 4,000-employee base.
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