Klein’s Alberta Gov Centralizes Power Critics say ethics bias and patronage rise
James Wood reports in Medicine Hat that Premier Klein sides with ministers on ethics probes and sanctions, rescinds local volunteer lottery funding, and shifts VLT and lottery project funding to gaming officials and MLAs. The piece contrasts Klein’s approach with federal politics, alleging diminished accountability and a centralized patronage system.
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Emperor Jean
Ralph
Klein
Chretien
Naif
Mike Cardinal
Cardinal
Bob Clark
Alberta
Community Lottery Board
Ron Stevens
James Wood
The
Medicine Hat News
Jwood
Medicinehatnews.com
Harper Laser of Truth frames Alliance update in Calgary speech
Scott Cowan reports that Stephen Harper delivered a decisive Calgary address to reassure supporters, address dissidents, and push for private member bills. Ontarians warm to Harper as the Alliance seeks credibility, leadership, and a path toward government.
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Alliance
Calgary
Stephen Harper
Canada
Chretien
Martin
Paul
Sheila Copps
Not
Pcs
Joe Clark
Harper
Scott Cowan
Medicine Hat
Health before wealth in African development at G-8 talks
UN AIDS envoy Steven Lewis warns at the Calgary summit that Africa faces a deadly disease burden from HIV AIDS TB and malaria. He argues donor nations must meet seven to ten billion dollars annually for the Global Fund and honor development aid commitments to reverse poverty and disease.
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Partnership For African Development
United Nations
Kananaskis
Africa
Steven Lewis
Calgary
UN Global Fund
Global Fund
Local shoppers urged to support Medicine Hat stores
A reader urges Medicine Hat residents to favor locally owned shops over big chains to keep profits and franchise fees from leaving the city, criticizing perceived editorial selection in newspapers and advertising pressures.
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Medicine Hat
Lori Scott Loriscott
Vandalism Alerts Neighbours Over Robertson Park
Daily walker reports ongoing vandalism at Robertson Park including snapped branches ripped flowers and damaged swings. Trash and broken glass accumulate as residents call for vigilance and city cleanup to preserve the war hero memorial site.
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Robertson Park
Medicine Hat News joins Alberta Press Council
The Medicine Hat News is a sponsoring member of the Alberta Press Council an independent body safeguarding public right to fair accurate reporting. The council handles complaints about press conduct reporting findings publicly and is composed of members from regional newspapers and public appointees.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta Press Council
P.O. Box
Bower Place
Red Deer
Alberta
Bowesnet.com
Illusion of protection over Canada smallpox vaccine funding
The text argues that smallpox vaccine stocks and a $123 million plan may not yield real protection without delivery systems in local areas. It questions whether Canada can vaccinate all citizens and if similar plans cover other potential biological threats, concluding misuse of funds to create a perceived safety. Joe Hueglin criticizes the plan.
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Canada
Joe Hueglin
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