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By CHAT News Staff

EXPLAINER

Week In Review: Medicine Hat mayor slammed with sanctions, police lawsuit,

Mar 23, 2024 | 2:18 PM

This is week in review for March 17-23, a look back at the top stories that shaped Medicine Hat over the last seven days.

🏛 Mayor sanctioned by council

In an unprecedented round of sanctions were imposed on Mayor Linnsie Clark on Thursday by the rest of council.

The move came after council found she was guilty of breaking the code of conduct following an investigation into an exchange Clark had with the city manager in 2023.

🔗 Here’s all our coverage on that, so far:

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Adopt-A-Rink program still seeking volunteers

16h ago

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner

Dec 06, 2024

IN THE COMMUNITY

CHAT News producer makes 'emotional' return to Medicine Hat's old arena

Dec 06, 2024

• Medicine Hat mayor stripped of powers after council finds wrongdoing
• The exchange that spurred an investigation into Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark
• The list of sanctions Medicine Hat city council placed on Mayor Clark
• Watch: Mayor Clark stripped of powers, half her salary

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⚖️ Ex-police chief to sue

Former police chief Mike Worden submitted a statement of claim that shows an intent to sue the City of Medicine Hat, the current police chief, three former colleagues and a former romantic partner.

🔗 Here’s the story: Ex-police chief files $1.85M lawsuit against City of Medicine Hat, police chief

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📰 Here’s what else happened

🔗 Special weather statement in southern Alberta as winter makes a comeback

🔗 Dunmore’s Canadian GunHub shuts down because of government restrictions, owner says

🔗 Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed in need of clothing to help support vulnerable and homeless

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