Unemployed Hat residents: 2015 to 2016 hardship highlighted
The Medicine Hat News profiles Tammy Kirkpatrick and Philip Augustine as emblematic of rising joblessness in 2015 16 with their struggles. Kirkpatrick sent 350 resumes without reply while Augustine faced overqualification barriers and wage gaps. Both attended a March 2016 job fair and sought help from Being Human Services.
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Medicine Hat area headlines dominate Newsmaker year tour
The year highlights Medicine Hat residents in national and international coverage. MP Jim Hillyer’s death opened the seat. Liberal Stan Sakamoto stirred local debate as Justin Trudeau visited. City budget talks, a six pronged plan, and a 23 million gap loomed into 2017. Olympians Kristi Lay and Sage Watson drew social media buzz for Canada at Rio.
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Separate NYE attacks wound two in Calgary area
Two men were stabbed and a third man hit by police issued non lethal bullets in three separate Saturday night incidents. One victim airlifted to Calgary with life threatening injuries after an assault in Strathcona Park. Police say the injuries are serious, park closed, and suspects sought. A second stabbing on 20 Street NE left a victim in critical condition, now stable, after a pub dispute. A third disturbance near a Ross Glen residence involved a distraught male possibly armed with a firearm.
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