Medicine Hat river near floods recalls 1995 lessons
Barry Finkelman recalls Medicine Hat’s brush with flooding as the South Saskatchewan rose again. Emergency crews used sandbags and diverted traffic, while residents watched from Finlay Bridge, aware that the river’s power demands respect. He compares the near-repeat to the historic 1995 flood and urges attention to the river’s gifts.
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Budget tabled shows 2005 06 revenue and spending figures
A budget document tabled at the meeting outlines revenues of 37,833,969 for 2005-06 and expenditures estimated at 37,844,075 for the same period.
Rural district approves 37 million budget for 05 06
Prairie Rose rural school district trustees approved a 37 million budget for 2005 06 at a Dunmore meeting. The plan projects 37 833 969 in revenues and 37 844 075 in expenditures with a staff reduction of six full-time teachers due to declining enrolment. 70.4 percent of funds go to instruction, 1.4 percent to external services, 4.3 percent to board administration and 11.9 percent to student transportation.
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Missing money in Alberta school funding sparks critique
Alberta Teachers' Association president Frank Bruseker labels the 7.1 per cent funding rise as misleading, noting provincial documents show only a 2.5 per cent increase for basic education. He warns September would see larger class sizes and fewer programs as funding shortfalls persist.
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Redcliff reminds cat owners of bylaw and fees
Redcliff town council urges residents to keep cats in yards. Animal control officer Brian McMillan reports many captures this year. Traps are borrowable from the town office and must be returned by Friday 3 p.m. Impoundment costs include 55 for first offenses, 15 daily care, and 35 pick up. Cats held 72 hours. two cats per household allowed. excess cats may incur a 50 fine.
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