Elkwater man released after standoff ends in Elkwater
A 43 year old Elkwater man arrested after a lengthy standoff was released on conditions following a show cause hearing in Medicine Hat. Dr. Dumont faces charges of weapon possession dangerous to public peace and two counts of uttering threats. His wife and mother were hospitalized for stress related trauma. He is to appear in Calgary for psychiatric assessment and returns to court January 21 2003.
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Elkwater
Dumont
Medicine Hat
J.A. Wood
Wood
Calgary
Green funding to support city irrigation and non-potable water project
The city will receive 856000 from provincial and federal governments for two green infrastructure projects. Funds will cover automation of irrigation controls and a pipeline to deliver non potable water to the Family Leisure Centre for irrigation. Infrastructure Canada Alberta Program noted 84.2 million for 43 Alberta communities.
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Infrastructure Canada
Alberta
Mail Stolen From Irvine Post Office Robbery Report
The Town of Irvine Post Office was burglarized Tuesday morning with many Christmas cards gifts and all outgoing mail stolen. Redcliff RCMP investigate and ask the public to contact Redcliff detachment or Crime Stoppers with tips.
Tidbits And Events In Medicine Hat On December 18
Police will have photo radar set up at various locations in Medicine Hat. Today's garbage pick up will be done in Zone 3. Cast your vote for the 2002 Story Of The Year by submitting the form on Page A4 or voting online at medicinehatnews.com.
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Kiwanis Park Playground
Medicine Hat
Medicinehatnews.com
Child-care staff see pay raise in provincial plan
Medicine Hat welcomes a 5.6 million government package to raise child care standards and support families starting January 2003. The three part investment covers accreditation, family respite options, and nutrition programs, with mixed views on which facilities qualify and how staff pay will improve.
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Medicine Hat
Bonnie Sturm
Medicine Hat College
Children’s Services
Iris Evans
Sturm
Pawn shops face new reporting fee at Medicine Hat council
City council debates a proposed bylaw requiring pawnbrokers and second hand dealers to report acquisitions via the Business Watch Internet system to CPIC. A $1 per item fee sparks opposition as a tax on the poor, while supporters urge streamlined licensing and crime control. The proposal passes 5 to 4 with several aldermen opposing.
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Deddeda Stemler
Ryan Kessell
King of Trade
I.D
Business Watch
Medicine Hat
Ald
Duane Roset
Wayne Craven
Canadian Police Information Centre
CPIC
Cathy Smith
Smith
Julie Friesen
Public Services Committee
Police Commission
Craven
Roset
Hamill
Vallely
City approves local improvement tax for school area paving
Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education will pay about 13400 under a local improvement tax for paving a lane behind McCoy high school at 1039 Second Ave NE to 345 11th St NE. All 18 adjacent owners agreed.
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Medicine Hat
Dumanowski
St. Francis Xavier
Public Services
Bob Warner
Ald
Julie Friesen
Public Services Committee
Catholic School Board
Medicine Hat School Board Bans International Travel Indefinitely
The Medicine Hat Public School Board unanimously banned all international trips indefinitely at its regular meeting. Three planned trips are canceled with no immediate plans to resume. officials cite terrorism and insurance concerns. The board will seek advice from the Learning Minister and monitor the situation for any future changes.
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Medicine Hat
Gitta Hashizume
Germany
Thailand
United States
Hashizume
Learning
Lyle Oberg
Lethbridge
Red Deer
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