Spotlight on Hot Poets at Medicine Hat Café
A local poetry reading at Yorkshire Rose Tea & Cake Shop in downtown Medicine Hat drew strong public interest and may become a monthly event. Host Sharon Tunbridge says the first reading was popular. amateur poets Elizabeth Clements Brian Pickering and Tim Campbell will perform. Doors open 6 p.m. with readings at 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments are available at 650 3rd Street.
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City urged to back Alberta minimum wage rise
Della Kirkham urged Medicine Hat's public services committee to back a proposal from the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association to raise the minimum wage from 5.90 to 6.95, arguing many low earners are over 25 and needed benefits. Aldermen weighed business impact and big-picture costs, with debate set for Monday's council meeting.
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Alberta and Nunavut Minimum Wage Gaps
Alberta holds the lowest Canadian minimum wage at 5.90, unchanged since 1999, while Nunavut tops at a minimum of 8.50 per hour. In 2002, 47 percent of workers were 25 or older and 21 percent over 45. women exceed men in minimum wage roles, 54 percent, and 60 percent of those earning 6 to 6.99 per hour were women. After calculations a minimum wage earner could only afford 307 dollars monthly for housing and utilities.
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Cypress County Revises Amended Road Policy Outcomes
Cypress County reviews an amended policy detailing road extensions and contractor selection. Councillors debate new road builds to the quarter line, extensions along road allowances, and who pays for servicing and costs. Developers contribute 10 percent up to 10000 dollars for new roads. extensions receive 50 percent to 50000 dollars.
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Sharon Getz
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Elderly man fights clean-up order on Schuler property
Cypress County extends until July 31 an order to remove buildings vehicles and overgrown growth from Erland Nord’s home in Schuler. Nord appeals saying he may need the residence and will begin work to address hazards while council cites neighbor safety and foundation concerns.
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