City considers taking over River Ridge Lift Station
The council unanimously authorized hiring an independent consultant to inspect the River Ridge Lift Station as a first step toward possible city ownership. Residents of River Ridge Estates, who pay all costs, seek removal from private operation built by Medican.
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River Ridge Estates
Medican
Aldermen Split on Changing Title to Councillor in Medicine Hat
Debate over replacing alderman with councillor draws mixed views. Ald. Les Pearson backs a late switch, suggesting a post election change to cut costs, while Ald. Jeremy Thompson weighs votes after a local online poll shows equal splits on the issue. Residents largely view the issue as nonessential compared to city concerns.
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South Ridge Drive
Trans-Canada Highway
Strachan Road
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Graham Kelly
Uwe Krickhahn
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Krickhahn
Dumanowski
Les Pearson
Pearson
Medicine Hat
Jeremy Thompson
Thompson
Evacuation Under Way for Canadians in Libya
Theresa says seven Baker Hughes employees including six colleagues remain at a secured oil facility awaiting evacuation. Foreign Affairs notes 350 Canadians in Libya with about 50 in energy services and contingency plans. Shell and Schlumberger have paused operations and are moving staff out. names withheld for safety.
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Theresa
Stuart
Baker Hughes
Foreign Affairs
Lawrence Cannon
Libya
Gadhafi speech called appalling as Libya protests escalate
Merkel condemns Gadhafi as violent crackdown grows. U N deputy ambassador urges no fly zone, while Clinton labels the violence unacceptable. Reports cite nearly 300 deaths and pro Gadhafi militias firing on protesters in Tripoli as key figures defect.
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Angela Merkel
Gadhafi
Libya
U.N
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Gaddafi
Middle East
Human Rights Watch
Tripoli
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