Private meeting stirs debate over proposed bylaw
Mayor Vallely and City Clerk Godin acknowledge a private talk with Alderman Ogston about the proposed adult materials bylaw. Opponent Jim Ogston says the session felt like being coerced to stay quiet, while Vallely and Godin call it a misunderstanding and say the discussion focused on process and public involvement. Equal Rights for All Citizens criticizes due process, urging open debate before first reading.
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Garth Vallely
Jana Pruden
Jim Ogston
Larry Godin
Ogston
Vallely
Godin
Ald
Julie Priesen
Cathy Smith
Alberta
Alan Poirier
Apoirier
What is the norm and standard in dress and behavior
The text discusses norms and standards as cultural measures shaped by society and individuals. It explores how dress, religion, and culture define acceptable behavior, the impact of changes on violence and crime, and the debate over whether lowering standards reduces or increases social problems. It cites Riaan Kriel of Medicine Hat News in a closing line.
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Riaan Kriel
Medicine Hat News
Saving the great apes and human health risks
The piece links the decline of gorillas chimpanzees and orangutans to hunting and Ebola. It notes shared genetics with humans 95 percent plus DNA similarity and a 99.4 percent identity in key human and chimpanzee DNA. It warns that habitat loss bushmeat trade and disease threaten apes and could impact human health. It urges habitat protection anti poaching and global action to curb bushmeat trade.
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Earth
National Academy of Sciences
Nature
Gabon
Congo
Africa
Copyright notice limits reuse of newspaper content
The document outlines copyright protection for the newspaper and materials submitted by authors. It states non commercial personal use is allowed, while commercial use requires permission. It names the publisher and Alan Poirier as managing editor and contact for Medicine Hat.
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Alan Poirier
Medicine Hat
Ontario court marriage ruling sparks procreation debate
Letter writer from Medicine Hat cites Justice Harry LaForme asserting same sex marriage offends dignity by limiting relationship options. Argues marriage's main purpose is procreation and that homosexual unions are incapable of marriage, urging Canada to defend traditional marriage to protect society’s morals.
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Government of
Canada
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