Pesticide traces found in Redcliff home investigated
Evidence of Baygon pesticide found in water from a slough near a Redcliffe home analyzed by Dr. Joseph Cummins of the University of Western Ontario shows traces on clothing and window swabs. Health officials note allergic reactions and ongoing investigation with Agriculture Canada and Alberta Environment awaiting lab results.
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Redcliff
Joseph Cummins
London
Ont
Cummins
University of Western Ontario
Medicine Hat Health Unit
Agriculture Canada
Alberta Environment
City considers earlier upgrade for Trans-Canada corridor
The public works committee advised council to seek changes to the corridor agreement with Alberta Transportation to speed up the Kin Coulee to city limit twinning project. An overpass plan could start in 1982 with total cost about 19.6 million dollars, sharing 90 10 between province and city, versus 9.6 million without overpasses.
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Public Works Committee
Alberta Transportation
Kin Coulee
Hutchison Avenue
13Th Avenue
Dunmore Road
S.E
Lorne Thompson
Public Works
South Ridge
Thompson
Calgary
Dead Man Identified After YM-YWCA Death
John Gallagher, 46, identified by city police as the man who died Sunday afternoon after a heart attack at the YM YWCA on Ash Avenue. Gallagher, of 1473 Second Avenue Northeast, was pronounced dead on arrival at Medicine Hat and District Hospital after collapsing following a game.
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John Gallagher
Ym-Ywca
Ash Ave
E. Gallagher
Second Ave
N.E
Medicine Hat and District Hospital
Two-Vehicle Crash Causes $1300 In Damage
Police report a Monday afternoon collision at Foundry Street and Smelter Avenue S.E. involving Monica Greenstein and Erkki Lankinen. Greenstein’s car estimated at $1000 damage, Lankinen’s at $300.
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Monica Greenstein
Elliot St. S.E
Foundry Street
Smelter Avenue
S.E
Erkki Lankinen
Cameron Rd. S.E
Greenstein
Lankinen
City utilities mull rate hikes for gas and electric
Winston Kerr to draft bylaws raising electric rates by 12 to 28 percent for residences to commercial users and natural gas by 15 to 18 percent. Feb 1 date aligned with federal gas tax rise. plan aims to protect city revenue and dividends for residents.
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Winston Kerr
Kerr
Utilities Department
Medicine Hat board weighs ECS role at Southview meeting
About 50 residents attended Medicine Hat’s Southview Community School gym as the ECS issue dominated a first outside-office meeting. Trustees pressed for study of parental participation, busing, funding and governance if ECS moves from city to board control, while parents urged preserving involvement.
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Medicine Hat Public
Southview Community School
ECS
Brian Laidlaw
E. W. N. Macdonald
Macdonald
Bob Block
Cern
Block
Larry Henderson
Henderson
Eric Murray
Renner seeks lottery funds for Medicine Hat Stampede
Medicine Hat Stampede president George Renner urged a share of Western Lottery funds, noting Calgary and Edmonton receive about 7.5 million annually for operating costs. He warned rising costs threaten revenue and called for new funding sources while Cypress Centre uses grow. Renner cited 160000 visitors last year and Cypress Centre profit so far as proof of growth potential. Ralph Murray said facilities are exceeding expectations with frequent use and early profits despite expected high utilities and staff costs.
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Medicine Hat
Stampede
George Renner
Stampede Company
Calgary
Edmonton
Western Lottery
Renner
Cypress Centre
Ralph Murray
Stampede income climbs as expenses surge at Medicine Hat center
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Company reports 1981 income before depreciation of 95326, up from 91821, with Stampede events earning 313036 vs 285331 last year. Expenses rose to 235927, including higher wages 81973 and repairs 43929, utilities 8122. Net gain 77109. Board president George Renner cites Cypress Centre costs and plans for continued attendance growth, aiming to break even rather than profit.
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Medicine Hat
Stampede Board
George Renner
Palmer chosen president-elect of Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede
Palmer was selected by acclamation as president-elect at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede annual meeting. He is a 15 year veteran and will serve one year, ending George Renner's term, and may run for president next year. Garth Felesky named vice-president for two years. Bud Lecuyer and Don McLennan remain as vice-presidents for one year. George Fisher as secretary treasurer. Don Hanegan as recording secretary for one year. New directors added: Felesky and Mack Murray. Joe Fisher and Jack Stephanson named honorary directors. No election was contested.
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Medicine Hat
Murray
Ken Sauer
Southview Community School
Sauer
Bill Palmer
Palmer
George Renner
Garth Felesky
Bud Lecuyer
Don McLennan
Felesky
Mack Murray
Joe Fisher
Jack Stephanson
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