Construction dig uncovers gas line leaking in Calgary site
Properties Ltd. contractor said the line was barely below the surface when bulldozer work punctured it, creating two 7.5 cm holes and releasing thousands of cubic feet of gas. Zinger, riding with the driver, called the incident an accident though blame varied as officials noted maintenance gaps and no routine spot checks to verify lines remain buried as development continues.
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Arnie Andreasen
Calgary
Calgary gas leak avoided massive blast says company
Canadian Western Natural Gas Ltd. warned a broken line could have been dangerous but said the gas would not explode due to improper air gas ratio. Police evacuated hotels and shops as natural gas drifted through downtown, though alarms were not heard.
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Calgary
Canadian Western Natural Gas Ltd
Depth of trench miscalculation cited by Zinger
Zinger said the trench was thought to be at least 18 inches deep but the machine only dug three inches. The remark mentions the city, fire department and gas company in relation to the incident.
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Profit-sharing plan rejected No giveaways Lougheed
Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed rejects sharing surplus energy revenue with the rest of Canada and vows to keep profits in Alberta. He warns against national programs to erode Alberta’s oil and gas profits, while defending the Heritage Fund and its growth amid rising prices.
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Oil patches foul Texas beaches raise spill alarm
Scientists warn South Texas shores including Padre and Mustang islands may be coated by large patches of Mexican crude oil from the Ixtoco well. Recon flights place the slick hundreds of miles offshore with potential longer patches forming up to 80 kilometres long. Coast guard says no immediate threat to Louisiana or New Orleans coast, while Laguna Madre and wildlife habitats face contamination risk.
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City man sentenced for assaults by scout leader
A 29 year old city man was sentenced to nine months in jail after four charges of indecent assault against juvenile boys. Brian Whitenect of 1014th St Southwest pleaded guilty on July 23 and led a scout troop. The incidents occurred in April and May at a scout hall with troop members aged eight to thirteen. The judge also imposed 18 months probation.
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Whitenect
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Bill Cocks
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Weather outlook shows sunny high 27 low 14
The forecast lists a sunny day with a high near 27 degrees and a low around 14. The report directs readers to page 18 for the full weather map and regional details.
Police strike averted in Saskatoon amid MOA talks
In Saskatoon a police strike was averted pending ratification of a memorandum of agreement reached after more than five hours of talks with negotiators and a conciliator. Details remain secret until the association votes, date undecided, and a work-to-rule campaign is waived until the vote is completed.
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Saskatoon
Saskatoon Police Association
Ron Duncan
Police Association
Notley urges Alberta to buy 500 hopper cars
NDP leader Grant Notley urged Premier Peter Lougheed to commit 25 million dollars to buy 500 grain hopper cars. He argues Alberta must help meet market demand and curb four million tonnes of unfilled orders, with Saskatchewan already investing 50 million dollars for 1 000 cars and the Wheat Board ordering 2 000 cars.
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Peter Lougheed
NDP
Grant Notley
Lougheed
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Quebec
Notley
Alberta
Don Mazankowski
Canadian Wheat Board
Otto Lang
Wheat Board
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Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Canada
Prairie
Manitoba
Hugh Horner
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Masked Robbers Steal Cash From City Confectionery
At 11 p.m. Tuesday two men wearing nylon stockings robbed Star-Lite Confectionery and Drive-Inn at 1202 4th Avenue N.E. They fled with about $250 to $300 after forcing three clerks to lie on the floor. Police found a toy gun and clothing. no injuries reported. Suspects described as 5'10" and 5'8" with distinct builds and hair. Both were seen at the store earlier.
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4Th Avenue N.E
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Zimbabwe to attend London peace talks on Sept 10
Zimbabwe Rhodesia accepts Britain's invitation to an all party peace conference in London on Sept 10 representing the government of national unity. Delegation size limited to 12 per side with ministers from Muzorewa and Smith camps and two from Ndiweni. It notes elections were widely regarded as free and fair and does not confirm Ian Smith’s inclusion.
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