Alberta Bill 201 amendments eyed as aiding accessibility
Alberta lawmakers passed Bill 201 amending the Safety Codes Act to improve barrier free access for disabled people. Advocates praise design flexibility and affordability, while some fear extreme interpretations may raise costs for employers and threaten profitability and job creation. Existing buildings remain governed by codes in effect at their construction unless undergoing major changes.
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SuperNet links Medicine Hat to Calgary for faster Internet
Richard Potter of school district No. 76 explains that fibre-optic SuperNet will connect local public schools to Medicine Hat Calgary, delivering speeds 250000 times faster than home connections. The change will speed downloads from 78 to 20 seconds for a 20 MB file and enhance wireless networks with failover and cheaper IP phone services.
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Weather forecast for Canadian regions Friday to Saturday
Variably cloudy conditions spread across Swift Current Cypress Hills Waterton Park and Central Alberta with highs ranging from 20 to 25 and lows from 3 to 9 degrees. Saturday looks mainly sunny with periods of clouds and similar temperatures.
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