By Charles Lefebvre

Year in Review – November 2018

Dec 26, 2018 | 10:11 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — November saw rotating postal strikes come to Medicine Hat, a resident issuing a Charter challenge to a helmet law, and the largest seizure of cocaine in the city was announced.

Here are some of the biggest stories in Medicine Hat in November.

November 5 – Rotating postal strikes arrive in Medicine Hat. 

A 24-hour strike saw workers in the region walk off the job, as labour issues between Canada Post and CUPW continued through the month. The strikes also had businesses concerned about a possible shipping backlog, ahead of the holiday season.

Postal workers were legislated back to work later in the month.

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November 14- Firefighter raising awareness of PTSD 

Firefighter Mike Riggs spoke about his battle with PTSD, aiming to help fellow first responders who may be dealing with the issue.

November 16 – Small business owner warns residents about market booking company. 

A Brooks business owner went public, warning residents about her issues with a market booking company that claimed they were hosting an event in Medicine Hat.

November 19 – Oil price differential impact. 

The Alberta government grappled with an oil-price differential, impacting the price Alberta oil is selling for. Premier Rachel Notley announced plans to purchase additional rail cars to help move oil to market. 

November 23 – Project Maverick shuts down cocaine trafficking network. 

10 people were charged following the investigation, and $200,000 worth of drugs were taken off the streets.

November 30 – Local man pushes for equality in regards to motorcycle helmets

Troy Fandrick is launching a Charter challenge over the province’s decision to allow Sikhs to ride motorcycles without wearing a helmet.