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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1983
Page
1
Air Canada acknowledged that heavy demand pushed tickets onto sale early causing many routes to book solid before the official release. Discounts reach up to 75 percent for weekend travel across North America with limits on dates, destinations, and return requirements, while reservations staff handle deluged inquiries.
Cpl Dale Crewson of the Ponoka detachment sues Stanley Kauppi of Eckville and Vincent Alexander of Sylvan Lake for injuries from two 1961 altercations while attempting to arrest the defendants. The claim seeks damages possibly marking a second Alberta RCMP win for duty injuries.
Meenas Foods Ltd announces closure of its Lethbridge bakery with 26 jobs cut and operations shifted to a distribution depot. McGavin's Southern Alberta regional manager cites worsening conditions. city leaders warn of broader economic impact after a prior optimistic study. General Foods also plans to lay off 50 workers.
Tammy Norman and Hoppy the rabbit of 612 12th St. S. urge people to get exercise during the unseasonably warm spell. Tammy, 13, says walking the dog becomes easier with a little motivation and company.
In Regina the body of Joann Wilson, former wife of Colin Thatcher, was found Friday in the garage of her Tudor home opposite the Saskatchewan legislature. Police treat the death as a homicide with no suspects named. background details include custody battles and Thatcher's resignation as energy minister amid family and financial strains.
A Greyhound bus carrying 27 passengers to Montreal from New York collided with a truck on the New York State Thruway at 12 20 p m. Three people died including two Canadian teens Katheryn Bernard 18 and Francoise Matte 19 both from Ste Foy Quebec. Twenty others were injured including Ranghall McComb 35 of Chicago and several Canadians. The bus was severely damaged, with many passengers treated at the scene as rescuers used hydraulic tools to reach victims.
In Stanley Falklanders say Argentina may mount new attacks but 4000 British troops in the capital can cope with hit and run raids. Harbor master Les Halliday and his wife Peggy express confidence while Velma Malcolm recalls Exocet missile hits on British ships.
Brent Lannan reports Hardieville residents erupt over mayor and aldermen reveals that annexed area front footage would incur about $700 yearly per 50-foot lot for sanitary and storm sewers sidewalks curbs gutters and pavement with annual debt costs around $13.97 for 15 to 20 years.
Edmonton report warns Albertans to watch for debris from Cosmos 1402 satellite between Friday and Monday. reactor core may melt into a rat shaped piece. three fragments exist with only 3.5 percent chance of landing in Canada. call police if debris found. cleanup led by authorities, past incident in 1978 covered 150 by 1,500 kilometres.
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