Alberta Minimum Wage Rises to 15 by 2018 Sparks Debate
Alberta announces a $1 per hour minimum wage rise starting October 1, moving from 10.20 to 15.00 by 2018. Labour advocates hail the step as helping the working poor, while business groups warn of job losses, higher costs, and reduced investment. Local leaders cite Medicine Hat data on low wages and argue for broader supports and careful implementation.
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Canada Day events light up Kin Coulee Park celebrations
Kin Coulee Park hosts Canada Day with a pancake breakfast from 7 30 to 9 30 a m and a full day of concerts demonstrations and activities by 24 community groups ending with fireworks about 11 15 p m The 17th Sandfly Festival opens at 7 30 p m with Alter Ego and headliner Kira Isabella at 9 30 p m Also plans for Elkwater events and a 61st annual rodeo.
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Smoke from Saskatchewan fires prompts very high air risk in Medicine Hat
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Saskatchewan and Alberta causes very high risk air quality in Medicine Hat. Environment Canada lists AQHI at above 10, forecast to drop to moderate level Tuesday. At risk groups include those with respiratory or heart conditions, children, the elderly, and active outdoors people amid 129 fires in the Northwest Territories, 125 in Alberta, and 116 in Saskatchewan.
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Emma Bennett and Eva Trottier at the park
Two children Emma Bennett and Eva Trottier smile while playing at the park. The text mentions local garbage pickup schedules and a standard disclaimer about discrepancies in winning lists. The Medicine Hat News invites story ideas online.
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Medicine Hat Online Poll on New Power Plant
Today’s question asks if Medicine Hat needs another power plant. The online poll shows 64 percent for No and the remainder for Yes, reflecting public opinion.
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