Government urged to release 2010 Cypress flood report
Albertans press for the missing Cypress County flood review as Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman questions why the 2011 Slave Lake report is public while the 2010 assessment remains undisclosed. Victims like Helen Vossler share ongoing pain and distrust of government delays. Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths denies withholding any information and cites possible delays with KPMG.
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Laurie Blakeman
Helen Vossler
Vossler
Lyle Anderson
Anderson
Doug Griffiths
KPMG
Police Commission chair questions weapon bans for accused
Eight attendees, including three officers, attended Medicine Hat Police Commission hearing. Citizens facing violent crime charges questioned why weapons bans apply to others but not to sworn officers. chair said bans relate to sentencing and that officers may carry until no longer sworn. The discussion touched on section 515 of the Criminal Code and differing rules for police versus public.
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Medicine Hat Police Commission
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Commission
Ryan Jackson
Jackson
Medicine Hat Police
Wildrose rails at government over floods and outlines solutions
Alberta opposition leader Danielle Smith of the Wildrose party rebukes the Tories for failing to prevent widespread flood damage and presents 22 recommendations to aid victims and reduce future risk. Fraser notes ongoing High River mitigation work and defers blame as investigations continue.
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Alberta
Danielle Smith
Wildrose Party
Ansaid Me Gyocessmanen
High River
Stick Fraser
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