City fee hikes debated to close budget gap
A council vote 5-4 approved initial business and permit fee increases as part of a plan to close a 23 million dollar budget gap. Mayor Clugston and Coun. Varga opposed amid calls for a budget review and possible reserve use. Several bylaws were amended to reflect higher charges while others urged a pause on new fees.
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Robert Dumanowski
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Julie Friesen
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Liberal hope vs Conservative hold in Medicine Hat byelection
A local political science instructor forecasts a better Liberal result but a Tory hold in Medicine Hat riding. He cites an older voter base, issues like carbon tax and pipelines not dominating, and Trudeau hype influencing turnout and perceptions of federal support.
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Medicine Hat College
Jim Groom
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Glen Allen
Medicine Hat
Justin Trudeau
Penny-slot win at Casino by Vanshaw nears million
Ken Deck hit a $939,260 progressive jackpot on a Fortune's Heat penny slot at 3 45 p m Sunday. Casino officials await Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission verification before a public celebration. A second $70 000 Keno win is also under review as the casino notes a streak of luck.
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Ken Deck
Kevin van der Kooy
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Deck
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
AGLC
Walter Waschuk
North Battleford, Sask
Ing
Charles Lefebvre
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