Frustration rises over DRP flood recovery process
A couple in the Flats express growing frustration with the Disaster Recovery Program. They question how lists for special home assistance were created, why others received satisfactory deals, and whether repairs will meet code, amid ongoing reporting and uncertainty.
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One Year Later Residents Fight DRP Over Damaged Homes
The Marshall family blames the DRP for delays in repairing or replacing their bowing basement home. After six months of progress a new DRP official reset the process, ordering a third engineer and stalling again as funds and authorization faltered. The province funded demolition or replacement options for affected homeowners.
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Soldier’s medal hunt uncovers WWI lives in Medicine Hat
Chris Enslen recalls buying three war medals at sixteen and uncovering names on the rims. From Royal Canadian Legion records to Ottawa archives, he traced 1,200 local enlistees, found 300 who enlisted elsewhere, and 600 who came to Medicine Hat. The project fed an Esplanade exhibit and earned a Governor General’s History nomination.
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Police Start Photo Radar at City Locations
Lottery results listed for Pick 3 Zone 3 and Lotro 6-49 with numbers 13 20 26 27 31 39 and bonus 12 plus extra 5427959. Lotro BC-49 draws 9 15 16 24 25 33 with bonus 18 and extra numbers 14 46 88 92. Online story tips requested at Medicine Hat News site.
JazzFest participation poll and flood response survey data
Online poll asks if residents will attend JazzFest activities this week with Yes or No options. Yesterday results show city flood response ratings by residents with percentages for Excellent Good Improved Poor and Needs improvement.
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