Pirates politics and local leadership in today’s election
A column blends Pirates of the Caribbean imagery with real world politics. It muses on leadership at federal, provincial, and Calgary city levels, the looming city council race, and whether new voices can govern Medicine Hat with vision and accountability. It questions candidates' grasp of a billion dollar city budget and their ability to unite voters behind sound decisions.
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Elizabeth Swann
Jack Sparrow
Johnny Depp
Sparrow
Calgary
Java
Medicine Hat
Council
Barry
Sudoku 7B puzzle notes and cryptogram hints
The text explains Sudoku basics and difficulty, shows a coded puzzle line, and hints at a cryptoquip clue where G equals T. It includes examples of letter substitution and daily code variation, plus a line about a weight loss contest and a fellow quote about letters and word shapes.
Hatters Seek Detours For Southridge Drive Closure
Motorists face uncertainty as Southridge Drive at South Boundary Road closes with only a sign posted. Bruce Thurber of Municipal Works explains detours depend on origin, with Highway 3 the simplest route from Medicine Hat to Desert Blume via South Boundary Road.
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Southridge Drive
South Boundary Road
Bruce Thurber
Municipal Works
Medicine Hat
Desert Blume
Ian Sorensen
City flood watch eases as Medicine Hat expects scattered showers
Alberta forecasts show river basins north and west under a flood watch while Medicine Hat can breathe easy as rain totals of 30 to 40 millimetres are possible today. Officials warn hot weather could raise flood risk if rainfall intensifies, but no immediate danger is expected.
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Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan
Cara van Marck
Alberta Environment
Bow
Miette
Alberta
Red Deer
North Saskatchewan
Smoky
Oldman
South Saskatchewan River
Students honored with Millennium Excellence awards
Two regional graduates, Emmanuel Hillock-Ballantyne and Chris Herrmann, win Government of Canada Millennium Excellence local prizes of 4000 each. Hillock-Ballantyne, a CHHS student, leads a Gay- Straight Alliance and volunteers for HIV/AIDS networks while aiming for medicine and Doctors Without Borders. Herrmann, a Shuler native, previously led a summer volleyball camp and plans to run it again every summer until college, highlighting youth empowerment.
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Government of Canada
Emmanuel Hillock- Ballantyne
Crescent Heights High School
Chris Herrmann
Eagle Butte High School
University of Calgary
Norman Kwong
Medicine Hat
Hillock-Ballantyne
CHHS
Gay- Straight Alliance
Alberta
Doctors Without Borders
Shuler
Chris
Sinead C
Emma Bennett
St Patrick School wins Healthy School Communities Award
Medicine Hat teachers and parents at St Patrick School were recognized by Alberta Health and Wellness for programs promoting healthy eating physical activity and mental well being. The wellness committee led Kilometres for Kids Walking School Bus Jay Fit and Take Action Against Bullying while removing unhealthy lunch options.
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Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Alberta
St. Patrick School
Parent Council
Jodi Churla
Michelle Sauve
Elaine Buckmeier
Alberta Health and Wellness
Dave Hancock
Charla
St. Pat’s
Government of
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