Medicine Hat seeks 42 million in suit over sage grouse protection order
The City of Medicine Hat leads a 42 million legal action against the federal government tied to financial losses from the sage grouse emergency protection order on the Manyberries oil and gas field. Councilor Bill Cocks says the suit, paired with a January judicial review, aims to open federal talks while preserving some oil activity. LGX Oil and five leaseholders join the action. the federal defense has not yet been filed.
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Canada Must Expand Role Against Islamic State Threat
Prime Minister Stephen Harper pressed for a clearer Canadian strategy in the fight against Islamic State militants. He noted Canada could increase its contribution beyond 69 special forces advisers and warned that a terrorist caliphate threatens Canada and allies.
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Dispute Over Downtown Development Roles Splits City Group
A rift between the City Centre Development Agency CCDA and former chair Lorraine Dalla Longa causes confusion over who leads downtown development. Dalla Longa backs Spectrum Festival and Alive After 5 while CCDA insists on new ideas. merchants cite street closures and storefront activity concerns. Councillor Jamie McIntosh notes shared goals but public friction persists.
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