Parents debate HPV vaccine at town hall meeting
The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education hears public input on offering the HPV vaccine in schools. Trustees previously rejected the program in 2008, but a December vote opened a community feedback process and a Monday session at St. Louis School addressed attendance, boundaries, and vaccine questions.
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City council keeps school bus safety rule despite divided vote
In Medicine Hat Alberta council unanimously backs relocating two fire stations for 12.5 million. The bus safety bylaw to remove flashing lights and crossing arms was not reopened after a 4-3 vote with Thompson Pearson and Kelly voting against. A smoking ban in parks was sent back to committee for further work.
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Jeremy Thompson
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First Nations chiefs seek meeting with Harper over Spence hunger strike
AFN executive signs letter urging a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to end Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike. The session would include a broad chiefs delegation and Gov Gen David Johnston, aiming to resolve the protest as Shawn Atleo plans return.
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Assembly of First Nations’ Executive
Stephen Harper
Shawn Atleo
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David Johnston
Spence
Morley Googoo
Newfoundland
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