Army family stress grows with repeated deployments
Lt Gen Romeo Dallaire told a Commons defence committee that Canadian military families suffer from stress as troops endure deployments to Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. He described spouses and children sharing the fears, urged comprehensive home and field support, and flagged a five point plan in development with no details.
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Canadian air travel cautions over year 2000 computer risks
The Air Transport Association of Canada warns that despite ahead wy ahead in Y2K preparations there are no guarantees planes will be safe on January 1 2000. Major airlines may avoid some airports and Canada could suspend service if systems fail. Clifford Mackay cites potential spending over 100 million.
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Medicine Hat tops job gains in Statistics Canada survey
Statistics Canada data show Medicine Hat added 4,000 jobs between 1995 and 1997, the largest percentage rise among 61 urban centres. Over the last two years the city posted a 17.8 per cent jobs increase, aided by oil and petrochemical booms and supported by retail growth.
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Hat council battles tax on municipal subsidiaries
Medicine Hat city officials vow a strong fight after Bill C-28 allows tax on municipal subsidiary companies including public oil and gas firm 650591 Alberta Inc. Ald. Renner says rates may rise to cover lost revenue while a push to appeal to higher bodies seeks to halt the tax. Mayor Grimm warns broader municipal funds could be affected and dissolving the company could be considered if needed.
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Reform Finance
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Alberta doctors reach three year deal to end office closures
After five days of talks Alberta Health and the Alberta Medical Association announce a tentative three year contract and five year master plan. The plan raises physician fees eight percent over three years and increases funding for population growth and urban subsidies.
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