Province quietly adds two to Medicine Hat police board
The province appointed two new members to the Medicine Hat Police Commission late last month with formal introduction delayed until after the election. The move, part of a broader expansion under a revised Police Act, drew criticism from local officials lacking prior dialogue. Coun. Andy McGrogan called the process ludicrous and questioned the rationale behind the appointments. He noted his own wish to avoid a seat on the commission to preserve civilian oversight independence. The provincial changes affect Calgary and Edmonton too, amid city council objections over local jurisdiction. Danielle Smith and her team faced questions from The News during a forum setup.
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Skaters Clean Up to Say Thanks in City Core
Medicine Hat skateboarders from the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association organized a downtown litter cleanup to mark the year since the city repealed its core bylaw against skateboarding. More than 40 members of all ages participated and thanked the city for its historic decision while showing commitment to the downtown community.
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Alberta NDP pitches corporate tax hike in three-year plan
Alberta NDP finance critic Shannon Phillips outlined a plan to raise the corporate income tax to 11 percent from eight as part of a three-year budget strategy. The plan aims to fund broader spending on health care, schools, and defense of Alberta’s revenue against oil price volatility while keeping taxes low for individuals.
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NDP candidates pull out of three Alberta debates drawing fire
Local NDP volunteers leaving three southeast Alberta forums to focus on door knocking sparks criticism from United Conservative staff and opponents. Campaigns of Dirk and Hogg say time on the ground sustains momentum as Morishita defends debates as a mechanism for accountability.
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