City debates graffiti rules that spare businesses
Medicine Hat weighs new graffiti policies drawing on Saskatoon’s 72 hour cleanup rule. Critics say making businesses scrub walls is unfair and could hurt downtown commerce. Proposals include policing spray paint purchases and supplying removal kits to cut vandalism at the source.
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Our own worst enemy in Guantanamo debate and media
A polemical vent blaming liberals for pressuring closure of Guantanamo Bay. The piece argues terrorists released from Guantanamo recapture watermarked by fear, questions ethics, cites media missteps about Qurans, and warns that easing conditions endangers soldiers. It pleads for patriotism over nurture of enemy rights and asks for reader feedback.
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City police K9 tactics urged after RCMP officer mauled
A reader questions the Redcliff RCMP and Medicine Hat Police dog handler over a K9 attack on an RCMP officer. They call for an external review of the city K9 program, arguing lessons and training must improve to prevent future injuries and hold officers accountable for lead handling and target assessment.
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Insurance Rate Review Distracts From Real Issue in Alberta
Canadian insurance results for Q1 2005 show underwriting profits up 57 percent while claims costs rise one percent. Alberta’s auto insurers post record profits amid government meddling as Rate Board weighs an eight percent cut to compulsory coverage. Critics say the focus should be on overturning the $4,000 pain and suffering cap and potential court-ordered reviews.
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