Talty recalls Afghan tour and PTSD impact on family
Talty spoke of deploying with the Strathcona Regiment to Afghanistan and the toll of PTSD. He described handing out food to civilians near Kabul and the emotional strain upon returning home. Remembrance Day ceremonies in Medicine Hat proceeded from the Esplanade to Riverside Veterans' Memorial Park for the moment of silence.
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Feds hold $10 million for Medicine Hat projects
The federal Building Canada Fund has $10 million set aside for Medicine Hat but cannot be used for the Event Centre. The city could use the money for other upgrades and redirect savings to the Event Centre. Officials will pursue alternative funding paths with provincial and Ottawa contacts.
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Keystone XL approval seen as likely by industry chiefs
TransCanada CEO Russ Girling says Keystone XL will be approved, calling it vital to the U.S. and Canadian economies and national interest. Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers spokesman Travis Davies voices optimism, saying the project makes economic and energy sense. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce warns the U.S. could miss jobs and energy independence by delaying crude from Canada.
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