Smoking policy debate at Primrose Villa housing unit
The Saltman Coady report highlights that in Canada 13 percent of fires and most fatal residential fires stem from smoking in multiunit housing. MHCHS permits tenants to smoke in their private units, raising concerns about smoke spread and decontamination costs.
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Medicine Hat RC Club Fun Fly Set for July 4
The Medicine Hat Radio Control Club will host its annual summer fun fly next week. The event runs July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features spectators watching club members fly model aircraft at the air strip off Box Springs Road across from the windmills. Refreshments and lunch will be served Saturday and Sunday, with food and cash donations for the Medicine Hat Food Bank.
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Caregivers urged to Take Time to Smell the Roses
Throughout July weekly events invite caregivers to share challenges and stories from 2 to 3 p.m. Each Wednesday features a different park venue and topic including defining family caregivers and finding self time. Free registration advised. contact Lorna Scott at 403 548 8437 or lornamscott.com for details.
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Alberta welcomes tougher carbon rules, raises costs
Capital Power CEO Brian Vaasso and Environment Minister Shannon Phillips praised Alberta’s plan to boost greenhouse gas rules over 18 months. The Specified Gas Emitters Regulation keeps its structure while targets rise. top emitters must cut carbon intensity by 20 percent in 2017, with carbon price halved at $30 per tonne for excess emissions and an overall $6 per tonne when total emissions are considered. A policy panel led by economist Andrew Leach will report ahead of December Paris talks.
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Alberta plans phased energy tax hike amid oil sands debate
Phillips says a review will be announced soon while Shell Canada chief Lorraine Mitchelmore calls Alberta's move a sign of climate leadership. CAPP supports gradual phasing but warns the 12 percent corporate tax and higher carbon levy will add costs, with ABC Financial noting limited cash flow for oil sands firms.
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Red Deer Man Charged After Seizing Over 10 000 Pills
Mounties seized more than 10 000 prescription pills from a Red Deer home on June 17 after a tip about suspicious activity. The drugs include opiate products such as OxyNeo. Allie Gader, 56, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime and appeared in Red Deer court.
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