Alberta extends pause on Rockies coal development
Alberta renews and broadens coal mining restrictions in the Rocky Mountains. Energy Minister Sonya Savage extends the ministerial order blocking exploration across the region and beyond. No new activity allowed until land-use plans gain approval after public consultation. Environmentalists and opposition voice cautious views on permanence.
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Wildlife Festival Opens In Medicine Hat Tour Stop
Medicine Hat hosts the Wildlife Festival on the Stampede grounds with tours through Alberta and Saskatchewan. Event runs Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, raising funds for animal care education and rescue. Attendees meet wallabies ferrets sugar gliders snakes and parrots. many animals were rescued.
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Medicine Hat
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YYC Nature Centre
Medicine Hat officer testifies prank claim in sex assault case
Off duty Medicine Hat police sergeant Chance Franklin, with 12 years on the force, testified the incident with a waitress was a "harm less prank" when he allegedly slipped a joint into her pocket. Crown says he was intoxicated and acted aggressively, touching her inappropriately. Judge to rule March 18 in Lethbridge. potential Police Act hearing pending.
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Franklin
Vince Pingitore
Pingitore
Grace Auger
Lethbridge
Alain Hepner
Hepner
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