Summer crime rise tied to warmer nights and outdoors
Medicine Hat police cite more people outside in warm weather as the reason for increased thefts from yards and unlocked vehicles. Staff Sgt. Mike Fischer urges securing property, recording bicycle serial numbers, and reporting break-ins to help link cases and deter thieves. He notes bicycles are often stolen when owners ignore security and says people should lock doors, close windows, and keep valuables out of sight.
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Community Foundation grants exceed 216000 at Founder's Day picnic
The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributed over 216000 in spring grants during its Founder's Day Picnic on the Esplanade. Executed by 80 groups including Medicine Hat Family Services, the event marks 25 years of service and progress toward a 13 million dollar fund and five million in grants since 1992.
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Ashley Macdonald enjoys rollerblading at Kin Coulee
Ashley Macdonald smiles while rollerblading at Kin Coulee on Thursday. The photo shot card notes events for Saturday June 9 at Vista Drive and Stratton Way playgrounds and Sunday June 10 near Dr. Ken Sauer School St Marys School and Southridge Drive.
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Online poll questions summer weather preferences
Readers answer today would prefer to avoid heat or excessive rain. The poll asks which type of summer is easier to handle. Yesterday's results show 42 percent support spending to service a 640 acre NW parcel for potential sale while 58 percent oppose.
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Alberta unemployment falls as Lethbridge region leads
Statistics Canada figures show southeastern Alberta unemployment dropping to 5.2 percent last month while the provincial rate falls to 6.2 percent. Calgary 7.7 percent and Edmonton 6.5 percent reflect gains in large centres as 37,300 new jobs were added over the year. Unemployment improves across eastern Alberta with Drumheller Camrose Red Deer and Wood Buffalo Cold Lake posting large declines.
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