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EXCLUSIVE
If Medicine Hat's mayor agreed to 'covenant', other conditions, sanctions would've been dropped
If Medicine Hat's mayor Linnsie Clark agreed to issue a public apology, sign an agreement with the city manager and various other recommendations from a municipal government expert - and council approved - the sanctions could have been dropped in the spring.That's according to Clark's affidavit in the judicial review c...
Sep 01, 2024
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Mayor supporter happily surprised by judge's ruling, open to Medicine Hat city hall review
A Medicine Hat resident who regularly speaks out in support for Mayor Linnsie Clark says she was surprised but happy when a Calgary justice restored Clark's powers and salary this week."I wasn't surprised in that I thought the sanctions were ridiculous and that they should have should have been revoked, but I actu...
Aug 30, 2024
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Medicine Hat councillor says provincial review could address generational issues at city hall
Coun. Andy McGrogan said Thursday his proposal for a provincial review could help council find any gaps in the way city hall operates and address generational issues that may have led to procedural missteps and misalignments between Medicine Hat's elected representatives and staff. McGrogan revealed he would bring forw...
Aug 30, 2024
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ONE ON ONE
Noon Interview: Mayor Linnsie Clark - Aug. 29
Mayor Linnsie Clark spoke with anchor Dan Reynish on CHAT News at Noon on Thursday.
Aug 29, 2024
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EXCLUSIVE
Medicine Hat mayor opened-minded about Alberta inspection, won't confirm apology
Mayor Linnsie Clark said Thursday she is open-minded about a proposed provincial inspection of Medicine Hat but added that she doesn't want such a major decision to be driven by emotions in the aftermath of a court ruling that reversed sanctions placed on her by council."I'm definitely going in with an open mind, ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Both sides find positives in Medicine Hat judicial review ruling
Both the mayor and councillors have taken away positives from a court ruling that found council's sanctions on Linnsie Clark for breaking its code of conduct "logical" but also that most of the measures were "disproportionate and unreasonable." While the mayor's powers and salary have been restored ...
Aug 28, 2024
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