Alberta's Smith rules out COVID pardon plan citing Canadian justice
Premier Danielle Smith says no amnesty for COVID-19 public health violations because Canada does not mirror the U.S. system. A law professor notes federal pardons exist and could apply if Alberta passed a bill, but Smith signals no legislation is planned.
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City council blocks early economic development plan
Medicine Hat council rejected a motion directing a new economic development plan by incoming city manager Ann Mitchell, with five votes against delaying until she starts. Mayor Linnsie Clark defended urgency, while Shila Sharps and four others urged waiting until Mitchell arrives February 6. Clark and two allies argued the item signals priority and guides the administrator.
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2022 Construction Totals See Mixed Trends Across Sectors
Year end figures from Medicine Hat show multi family housing and larger commercial projects kept totals up in 2022 while new home construction and renovations declined. Total permits reached 664 with an estimated value of $75.5 million, down from 2021 by about 200 permits and $21 million, excluding a large but deferred institutional project.
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