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By Eli J. Ridder

RECAP

Week in review: Medicine Hat police recruitment standards, Bandits go for glory

Jun 1, 2024 | 10:17 AM

This is the week in review for May 26 to June 1, a look back at the top stories that shaped Medicine Hat over the last seven days.

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👮‍♂️ Police standards

The Medicine Hat Police Service will continue to prioritize quality candidates despite a recruiting shortage Police Chief Alan Murphy insists does not raise staffing concerns.

Also, we spoke to different levels of law enforcement to learn the differences between them.

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

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HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024

🔗 Here are those stories:

• Medicine Hat police won’t lower standards despite low recruitment numbers, chief says
• The differences between enforcement agencies operating in Medicine Hat

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🏒 Bandits go for glory

In the Brooks Bandits first go at the BCHL as a new member of the league, it will represent Alberta as it takes on the British Columbia junior hockey champion.

The Rocky Mountain Challenge is a one-off exhibition championship that will not crown a formal BCHL champion.

That’s because the Bandits and four other teams left the AJHL for the BCHL in the middle of the season. Next year, the Alberta teams will be fully-integrated in the league.

🔗 Here our top coverage of the Bandits:

• Brooks Bandits aim for historic win against Surrey Eagles
• Brooks Bandits to host one-time BCHL exhibition championship
• Ex-AJHL teams start B.C. league campaigns this weekend
• Brooks Bandits deny agreements to leave AJHL

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📰 More impactful local stories

🔗 Here’s some more impactful local coverage from the last week:

• Alberta’s renewed Highway 3 twinning project begins by Taber
• Alberta chuckwagon racers partner with Medicine Hat brewery
• WestJet Encore flight disruptions averted after agreement reached
• May rain brings some relief to Alberta but water storage remains low

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• Council Divided, formally ClarkWatch
• Medicine Hat and Area
• City Hall
• Local Sports

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