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It is Wednesday in the vibrant village of Øksfjord. The days have been clear and crisp, which is more representative of a March or even Easter period. There has been little rain throughout the entire autumn and the stability has been enjoyed. The storms will surely arrive with time though, as will the road closures, the ferry cancellations and the flight delays. In the meantime, the countdown to Christmas has begun, and we have so far retained our sanity.

The biggest debate since the Communism versus Capitalism saga continues in the Alta news. The hospital structure in Finnmark argument carries on and it appears to be getting ugly. The politicians are seeking answers from the health minister, although it is the questions that are so confusing. Will the authorities continue the push for a re development of the current hospital in Hammerfest, despite the overwhelming shift in population trends towards Alta? How can one of the richest countries in the world not be able to afford a paint job on its most northern hospital?

Meanwhile in the U.S of A, it is the Obama party that is in full swing. Finnmark's own Hilde Restad was on the scene throughout the entire campaign and the election. From a small place outside of Hammerfest to the internationaly renowned United World College in New Mexico, Hilde has been the face and voice of the election with reports for both TV2 and NRK. She correctly predicted the result, that proved extremely popular in Norway, around Europe and almost everywhere except for a few conservative American states. Four more years!

Closer to home and Alta's Amfi shopping centre is now officially recognised as the second best in the country. One of the proud leaders of the Amfi organisation said that sound economic results, motivated shop managers and satisfied customers were the main reasons behind the centre's success.

 

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