Photo radar in Medicine Hat a divisive revenue tool since 1997
A retrospective on Medicine Hat photo radar shows its controversial rise and fall since the first ticket on Aug 28 1997. Data indicate injury collisions dropped from 324 in 1996 to 2014 figures, with tickets peaking around 45 000 in 2011 while critics warned of revenue motives and budget fixes.
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Medicine Hat
Police Commission
MHPS
Bill Spring
Spring
Graham Kelly
Ralph Klein
Seniors centre feedback deadline Friday
Hatters have until Friday to submit comment cards on two options for a new seniors centre. Grant MacKay says every card will be considered and data will be summarized for committees before a council recommendation. Display boards stay open at Strathcona Centre and Family Leisure Centre. Anne Morris and Pearson question potential bias toward the Family Leisure Centre.
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Hatters
Grant MacKay
Public Services Division
MacKay
Public Services Committee
Strathcona Centre
Family Leisure
Notley downplays oil price fears after Iran deal
Premier Rachel Notley said sanctions relief for Iran could modestly suppress oil prices for a time. Experts warn the nuclear agreement may lift global supply, potentially slowing Alberta’s oil-recovery while industry analysts anticipate shifts in investment plans.
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Iran
Calgary
Rachel Notley
Islamic Republic
Laura Lau
Brompton Funds
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