Medicine Hat's $23 Million Budget Gap Faces 2016 Front
The city of Medicine Hat seeks about 23 million dollars to replace energy profit revenue and fund 25 percent of operating costs. The Finance Department runs a program called Financially Fit for the Future with public surveys and cost cutting reviews already underway through 2016 to shape service levels this summer and fall.
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Medicine Hat weighs budget gaps as reserves shrink
Medicine Hat faces a tightened two year budget with officials aiming to cover one third of a 23 million target through measures and fees. City reserves could be used to ease tax increases over a decade while investments and fund transfers attempt to shore up finances amid volatile revenue.
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Religion comments descend into prejudice in Plan B letter
Stockwell Day defends free speech in Canada while rebuking Fred Lewis for alleged distortion and prejudice. He cites renowned scientists who believed in God and argues against equating atheism with intellect. Day urges respectful debate and labels Lewis's stance as prejudice and ignorance.
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Tickled Pink and Tax Rage Spark Community Letters
Readers vent about stolen clothing and planters while criticizing government tax policy and political leadership. Concerns include bus service safety for seniors, pit bull bans, wasteful spending, job honesty, and nontraditional complaint channels to local police.
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