Relief as revised river flow eases Flats flood fears
Flats residents faced with floods after last year’s disaster see relief as the South Saskatchewan River’s new flow limits the threat. Melanie Metcalf of Washington Avenue repaired her home by June 2, while students filled sandbags and neighbours helped, though some blamed the Disaster Recovery Program as a smoke screen. In Harlow and Finlay Court, temporary berms were deployed, yet residents complain they still seek a promised permanent barrier by next June.
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Washington Avenue
Elm Street
Metcalf
Harlow
Finlay Court
Carel Leibenberg
Leibenberg
Stress tightens as Medicine Hat braces for possible flood
Residents rush to support each other amid ongoing flood recovery and new warnings. City officials consider a temporary shelter and evacuation plans while Alberta Health advises on flood related stress. Local agencies vow rapid Red Cross and United Way assistance as community foundations reflect on past aid and possible new campaigns.
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Canadian Red Cross
Medicine Hat
Alberta Health
Red Cross
Melissa Fandrick
United Way
Alberta
Community Foundation of
Medicine Hat doctor donates 200th pint of blood
Dr. Bill Taylor, a Medicine Hat physician, donated his 200th pint of blood on Wednesday. He began donating in Edmonton in 1974 and has continued for 40 years, citing the life saving impact and painless process as motivation and noting his healthcare work underscores the gift of life.
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Bill Taylor
Edmonton
Taylor
Red Cross
Jenna Lang
Medicine Hat
Canadian Blood Services
Reading Fun at the Library With Kailee Morin
Kailee Morin reads a book about horses at the library. The caption notes Alexandra School and several others on Elm Street in a Thursday June 19 layout with a trivia line about winning numbers and a blood donation question.
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Kailee
Alexandra School
Ecole Les Cypres
Elm Street School
Cape School
Carry Drive
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the Lung Association
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