Call for periodic driver retests across Alberta
Ryan Dahlman argues for mandatory classroom or road retests every five to ten years to curb dangerous driving. He cites Alberta Injury Data 1999 showing high crash injuries and deaths, urges refresher tests and stricter screening to reduce road rage and risky behavior among all driver groups.
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Regina
Tabor
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Palliser Health
Oyen
Ryan Dahlman
Southern Alberta
Tie One On for Safety Project Red Ribbon Campaign
MADD Medicine Hat invites drivers to tie a red ribbon on their vehicle from November to the first Monday after Jan 1 to promote sober driving. Red ribbons symbolize respect for those harmed by impaired driving and support local education and awareness programs funded by donations.
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Madd Canada
MADD
Medicine Hat and District
Firing of Dr Swann raises questions on timing
Lethbridge reader questions Palliser Health Region action to fire Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr David Swann. He points to timing after a media interview and links the move to broader political moves, urging scrutiny of democracy and governance.
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David Swann
Palliser Health Region
Swann
Taylor
Marijuana legalization will not solve drug problems
A former Vancouver police officer argues against legalization stating that crime and addiction are not solved by legalizing drugs. He cites nicotine and alcohol as far more deadly legal drugs and urges focus on prevention enforcement and treatment. He notes personal experiences in Medicine Hat and thanks local groups for support.
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Devin Olmstead
Canada
Vancouver
Olmstead
Dan
Cathy Smith
al Arsenault
Randy Miller
Medicine Hat
Knights of Columbus
RCMP
Firing of Health Chief Sparks Debate on Free Speech
The firing of Palliser Health Region's chief medical officer Dr. David Swann prompts analysis of Premier Ralph Klein's authority to muzzle speech. Local health promoters embrace a new wellness paradigm as Medicine Hat aims to grow into a great city.
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Palliser Health
David Swann
Ralph Klein
Medicine Hat
Palliser firing not surprising
The Palliser Health Region board votes unanimously to oppose the Kyoto Protocol aligning with the Alberta government. The decision is framed as protecting jobs and pleasing a benefactor, with minimal practical consequences tied to Kyoto.
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Palliser
Kyoto
Medicine Hat News
Palliser Health Region Board
Alberta
Peter Parker
Medicine Hat
Correction The Survivors Support Group number
Correction states the contact phone for the death by own action Survivors Support Group is 529-5849 and replaces the previously listed number.
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Madd Medicine
Publishea
Prop
Sever Aera Newspaper Group, Inc
Dunmore Road
S.E
Michael J. Hertz
Hank Swankhuizen
Southern
Bill Hartley
Alan Poirier
Ron Perry
Callum Scott
Ron W. Turner
Al-Qaida
George Bush
Iraq
al: Qaida
Medicinehatnews.com
Westview Health Region
K. Arthur Roth
Lethbridge
Ratbert
Vesis
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