Medicine Hat man jailed nine years for string of break ins and thefts
Christopher Lee Ashby, 33, received a nine year sentence after a spree of break ins and vehicle thefts across southern Alberta culminating in a six hour Medicine Hat standoff. During sentencing Judge Darwin Greaves noted the trauma to victims and the wider community.
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Candidates clash over carbon tax in federal by election
Prime Minister Trudeau threatens a national carbon price, triggering sharp views from by election candidates. Motz denounces Ottawa plan while Sakamoto supports provincial tax efforts. Taylor and Johnston oppose taxes, urging resource use and local control. Debate also touches on pipelines to tidewater and provincial dynamics.
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Alberta
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Canada
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Hero honoured for river rescue in Medicine Hat
Cole Marshall received a bravery award at the Medicine Hat city council meeting from Mayor Ted Clugston and Fire Chief Brian Stauth. In June he saved an eight-year-old boy from drowning in the South Saskatchewan River near Police Point Park after two boys were swept by the current. Marshall acted without training, reaching the child as others aided the second boy downstream.
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City offers 50 percent lot discount for Kinsmen Home Lotto
Citizens debate the city decision to grant half price on a lottery lot to the Kinsmen for their annual Home Lotto. A 54 percent sentiment is noted, reflecting division on the move.
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