Weather outlook for Wednesday with frigid temperatures
A cloudy day with a 20 percent chance of snow is forecast. Highs around minus 12 degrees and lows near minus 22. Map on page B6.
11 Dec 1984
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1984
Page
1
A cloudy day with a 20 percent chance of snow is forecast. Highs around minus 12 degrees and lows near minus 22. Map on page B6.
Premier Richard Hatfield's marijuana possession case will proceed with a new judge on January 28 after the Court of Appeal heard a withdrawal of a motion to block Judge James Harper. Harper waives jurisdiction and a stay on proceedings was lifted. Montreal report notes Quebec Premier Rene Levesque hints at resignation after next election, citing fatigue and internal party pressure.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney told the Economic Club of New York that Canada faces a difficult financial winter and will pursue policies to attract capital and boost U S participation in long term projects. He predicted a March visit by Ronald Reagan for discussions and urged broader bilateral talks while promoting Saskatchewan as open for business.
The City Utilities Department reports $9.258 million in flowback funds for 1984, higher than expected, allowing a no change in gas rates despite earlier forecasts of lower revenue. The extra funds will be placed in reserve or used for capital projects to benefit customers.
Canadian auto workers show wide support for Bob White’s plan to form a separate national union. Local leaders Ken Gerard Frank McAnally and Bruce Boyd press for autonomy, aiming to align with next year’s Chrysler Ford talks and GM disputes in Canada.
City officials welcome the insight of George Cuff as his latest report on civic affairs critiques the old system yet notes progress since 1982. The $8,000 analysis praises the Board of Commissioners for speeding tenders and expediting property deals while urging clearer policy direction and less political entanglement.
A 10 member task force urged the school board to adopt a French Immersion program starting in ECS and Grade 1, phasing out core elementary French to fund a stronger senior high program. The plan requires bilingual teachers and could cost 32 to 40 thousand dollars annually unless staffing changes are made.
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