Province seeks dam coordination as flood risk rises
A city councillor warns that dam releases should be coordinated with government action to avert flooding. Councillor Les Pearson notes earlier releases could have eased last summer’s issues and urges provincial leadership. ESRD monitors rivers and weather while adjusting dam operations to downstream irrigation needs.
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City distributes 800 emergency kits to Flats residents
Medicine Hat plans to hand out 800 disaster preparedness kits next week to Flats residents and others citywide. The effort, supported by United Way of Southeastern Alberta and the Red Cross with grants and a CF Industries donation, will occur at CAPE St Louis Elm schools and Strathcona Centre.
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Hughes quits Tory race to back Jim Prentice
Former Alberta cabinet minister Ken Hughes withdraws from the Progressive Conservative leadership race and endorses Jim Prentice. Hughes cited a growing party consensus and Prentice's leadership as reasons, noting their long friendship and Prentice’s business insight. Ric McIver remains the only other declared candidate.
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