Medicine Hat voters weigh party process after Solberg exit
The Times reports on the tight Progressive Party of Canada vote in Medicine Hat to pick a candidate for the October 14 federal election amid concerns about a rushed process and low turnout after MP Monte Solberg announced his retirement. The piece notes smaller polls in Taber and Brooks and urges clearer notice and fairer timing for future selection.
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W.R. Myer
University of Lethbridge
School's in on Sept. 2 urges driver caution near schools
A public safety note stresses heightened driver awareness as students head back to school. It warns against speeding in school zones and using cell phones, urges patience around buses and pedestrians, and calls on adults to model road rules during the new school year.
Smoking ban push gains support in local public spaces
An initiative committee pushing to bar smoking in indoor public buildings, businesses, and restaurants gains local momentum since April. The group aims to exclude bars and lounges and involve area residents in the campaign.
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