Annual Walk for Alzheimer's Raises Awareness and Funds
Hatt ers braved rain at Kin Coulee Park for the Walk for Alzheimer's sponsored by Investors Group and the Alberta Northwest Territories chapter. The event funds local programming and family support services while supporting research toward a cure. Alberta has the nation's highest rate of early onset Alzheimer's.
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Alberta NDP holds first convention since winning government
Premier Rachel Notley addressed delegates in Calgary defending a progressive agenda and rejecting austerity while outlining plans to raise Alberta’s minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. She highlighted the NDP’s first-year challenges including a 10.1 billion dollar deficit and pledged to protect core services.
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Richardsons Jewellery in Medicine Hat closes storefront
Local jewellery shop Richardsons Jewellery in Medicine Hat announces closure of its storefront operation. Management cites market pressures and rising costs as factors, with inventory being liquidated and remaining staff affected by the transition.
Meetings in Medicine Hat and area on tap this week
Public Services Committee meets today at City Hall to discuss Special Cultural Events Assistance grants and a capital budget amendment for Southridge YMCA expansion. Redcliff Town Council meets tonight at Town Hall with talks from the Economic Development Alliance of Southeastern Alberta and Redcliff minor hockey plus potable water servicing for River Valley homes. Medicine Hat Police Commission convenes Thursday at 6 30 p.m. in the community boardroom at the Police Station open to the public.
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Alberta Justice Dept Cleared of Gross Mismanagement Allegation
The Public Interest Commissioner found no conclusive link between former chief medical examiner Dr. Amy Sauvageau’s whistleblowing and the Alberta government's non renewal of her contract. He noted poor management practices but found no evidence of political interference or wrongdoing under the Whistleblower Protection Act.
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Amy Sauvageau
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Peter Hourihan
Alberta Justice
Sauvageau
Alberta Funeral Services Association
Public Interest Commissioner’s Office
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