City backs study on fencing off off leash area near Saamis site
Medicine Hat council committee sends back a recommendation to fence an off leash dog area near the Saamis Archeological site after residents and pet owners urge caution. The plan aims to protect creek beds and historic resources beneath the Saamis Tepee while supporters call for more review. A petition against the measure gathered 4400 signatures.
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Medicine Hat rehires former CAO as new city administrator
City of Medicine Hat selects Robert Nicolay to become chief administrative officer replacing Merete Heggelund this fall. Nicolay previously served as CAO from 1995 to 1999 and has held roles with Enmax and Grande Prairie, aligning with council goals to boost power profits, renew oil and gas exploration, and trim the budget.
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Thick wildfire smoke triggers health warnings in British Columbia
Vancouver and other BC communities experience very high air quality risk as smoke blankets the region. Health officials urge indoor precautions for children seniors and those with pre existing conditions while the government notes 10 plus air quality index in areas like Castlegar Whistler Nanaimo Parksville Fraser Valley Okanagan and Metro Vancouver.
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City council treats public use of marijuana like tobacco
Col in Gallant council sides with parity between cannabis and tobacco for public use when adult legalization takes effect. Debate reviewed draft rules adding vaporizers and e cigarettes. Leaders rejected a broader tobacco ban but support removing campground prohibition.
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