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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 2002
Page
3
The city will revamp or scrap its tax break program for upgrading older commercial properties. In 2002 there were no new applicants and only two owners used the scheme totaling 1377.42 dollars. Ald. Bill Cocks says the policy aimed to revitalize downtown but broadened citywide. Ald. Wayne Craven notes low awareness and past assumptions of a winner.
The threat of flood around Medicine Hat appears to be subsiding as the South Saskatchewan River peaks last week and falls. Officials monitor rising Bow River levels and a potential storm system that could bring heavy rain. Alberta Environment warns rain may alter water levels while monitoring continues. Public information officer Larry Godin says officials remain vigilant. High Streamflow Advisories ended for Seven Persons Creek and Ross Creek as they decline.
Police will operate photo radar at various spots in Medicine Hat on Tuesday June 18. The locations include Third Street N.W. and Alexandra School playground as part of the city’s traffic safety program.
Public services committee backs keeping ambulance and fire services separate for now while signaling a long term move to a combined, multi skilled service. Union leaders warn of uncertainty and urge inclusive talks as past amalgamation attempts face public controversy and internal tensions.
An 11 year old Medicine Hat student Mariah Walchuk organized a drive to buy protective bullet proof vests for the city's police dogs Nero Sabre Athos and Rocky raising 3000 dollars. The vests cost 380 each and were bought from Pacific Safety in Kelowna BC. The event featured the dogs performing in front of St Francis Xavier students as Walchuk received a plaque from Police Chief Normand Boucher.
Australian farmers and machinery dealers visited southern Alberta on a goodwill research trip to study Canadian practices and discuss cross border business. Leaders cited similar farming issues including U S farm policy and water costs while showcasing a bale injection system and potential Canadian products for Australian markets.
Pilot Doug McFadyen takes Kyle Short and 11 year old Robert Cosgrove for a 15 minute Cessna 172 flight over Echo Dale Park Crescent Heights Police Point Park and the Saamis Tepee as part of Manyberries school Grade 4 5 6 science curriculum focusing on flight concepts.
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