Petition power and mob rule in Lethbridge politics
Les Brest argues petitions enable mob pressure over due process in Canadian local politics. He cites Ken Ikle’s bid to oust Ald. Dar Heatherington with 7500 signatures, noting legal limits, Heatherington’s record, and the dangers of petitions as vigilante tools.
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West Nile virus raises skeeter awareness in Alberta
Alberta confirms West Nile in Medicine Hat area prompting caution on mosquito bites. Outdoor workers like Candy Bar owner Candi Betcher now take extra care with bug spray while others express mixed concern, noting preparedness yet skepticism. Local residents Jake, Jordan, and Dixiemary reflect varied attitudes toward risk and prevention.
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Hit and run investigations target Crescent Heights area
Medicine Hat Police probe a 4 a.m. hit and run on Ireland Court N.W. discovering a damaged 1991 red silver Chev truck and a 33-year-old man arrested for impaired driving and hit and run. Damaged vehicles and a fence tied to the incident. Police ask area residents to contact the station. A taxi driver was assaulted and four suspects arrested after a separate morning incident near the Cultural Centre.
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Ireland Court N.W
Charges follow collision in theft and impaired driving case
Bruce Wagner aged 49 was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and impaired driving after a single vehicle crash on Friday night. He drove a stolen 1972 Ford Comet west on 23rd Avenue N.W. at about 10 p.m. The car left the road, struck gravel, and smashed two cement barriers before flipping three times into the oncoming lane. Wagner had minor injuries and the vehicle sustained about $5,000 damage.
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Lottery numbers for Saturdays and Sundays draw results
Jackpot Sundays Pick 3 and Saturdays Pick 3 draw results list the numbers 4 8 13 21 29 35 with bonus 3. Plus winning number 702168. BC 49 numbers 17 20 28 35 38 47 with bonus 46. Extra BC numbers 04 09 39 90. Western 6 49 numbers 7 14 16 23 24 25 with bonus 2. Authorities state the official winning list prevails in case of discrepancy.
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Weather forecast snippets across regions glimpse mild sunny periods
Friday and several regions expect mainly sunny conditions with cloudy periods. Highs range from 26 to 32 degrees, with lows from 5 to 21, and some areas noting a 40 percent cloud cover. UV index indicates risk of sunburn today.
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