Double Christmas Celebrations Reflect Calgary’s Ethnic Traditions
In Calgary many ethnic families celebrate Christmas on multiple dates using different calendars and customs. Ukrainian households mark Jan 7 to 9 with Holy Supper and carols, St Nicholas Day, and extended Epiphany celebrations until Jan 19. Dutch and Chinese communities also observe unique traditions and blend them with Western holidays.
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Christmas Weekend Schedule Changes In Medicine Hat
Most local institutions will operate on altered hours for the Christmas weekend. Alberta Government Telephones will close Dec 24 at 5 p.m. and reopen Dec 29 at 8:30 a.m. The Beer Store and Alberta Liquor Store close Dec 24 at 6 p.m. and reopen Dec 29 at 10:30 a.m. The Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery close Dec 25 and 26 and have partial hours Dec 27 and 28. The post office closes Dec 24 at 5 p.m. and reopens Dec 29 at 8 a.m. Time Air suspends Dec 25. Provincial court not in session Dec 24–28. Via Rail runs normal schedules. Banks close from 3 p.m. today to Dec 29. City Hall hours extend to 5 p.m. Dec 31.
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Tips For Christmas Day Long Distance Calls
Public relations supervisor Lorne Darlington from AGT Calgary advises calling very early or very late on Christmas Day to avoid busy lines. He cites 5.5 million national long distance calls last year with 360000 in Alberta and expects about 400000 Alberta calls this year.
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Time Air routes Medicine Hat flights via Lethbridge
Travel agents protest Time Air re routing Medicine Hat to Calgary services through Lethbridge effective December 1. Managers cite computer reservation glitches and longer total travel time, while airline officials say few travelers will use the diverted flights and deny in January changes.
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Christmas Eve Tonight and Classic Film Lineup
TV guide style listing covers Christmas themed films and specials from 5 PM to 2 AM including The Man In The Santa Claus Suit 1979 and A Christmas Carol 1951 with Dickens based stories. Also features religious services and a Bear family Christmas. Local sports morning listing ends with NBA game Lakers vs Suns.
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Medicine Hat News Wins CCMA Carrier Day Promotion Award
The Medicine Hat News earned first place in Category 1 for papers under 20 000 circulation in the Canadian Circulation Managers Association International Newspaper Carrier Day Promotions 1981. Ron Turner designed the winning advertisement and the paper receives a plaque.
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