Calgary hail storm triggers Canada’s largest insurance payout
A July Calgary hail storm caused widespread damage across the city. One death and a serious injury were linked to lightning. The disaster prompted $98 million in payouts by October and $4.5 million from Allstate alone by November, as 23 major insurers managed thousands of claims and mass repairs.
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Long-distance call saves camper stranded in BC wilderness
Harry de Weyer, 33, was stranded for 13 days after a vehicle breakdown near Harrison Lake. A Colorado CB radio operator, Robert Culp, finally relayed Mayday calls to RCMP after cross‑country hops, enabling a helicopter rescue near Craig, Colorado, and his reunion with Toby.
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Yurko seeks PC nomination in Edmonton East
CP reports MP Bill Yurko of Edmonton East will seek his party’s nomination for the riding next spring despite clashes with Conservatives over the constitution. He says the issue is behind us and constituents see his value, while rumors of a Liberal switch persist.
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Bill Yurko
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Edmonton East
Liberals
Alberta technical schools face future skilled labor strain
An Imperial Oil recruitment officer warns Alberta's NAIT and Calgary counterparts cannot meet rising demand for engineers, geologists, and computer specialists. He cites projects like Cold Lake and Allands oil sands and notes Alberta graduates supply only about 9 percent of engineers needed.
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Allands
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Imperial Oil Ltd
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Maritimes
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Nait Information Officer
Pets at issue as tenants face eviction in Victoria
Seventeen families in Blanchard Court Apartments near downtown Victoria have been served notices to move by January 31, 1982 for keeping pets in a government subsidized building. The B C Housing Management Commission enforces a no pet policy despite prior allowances. Myrna Kidd appeals Rentalsman decision after initial eviction ruling, citing long standing pet permissions and seeking an alternative to eviction.
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Kidd
Tongue twisters lure students to Alberta auctioneering course
In Lacombe Alberta 27 students aged 19 to 53 joined a two week Western Canada School of Auctioneering course. The 14 hour days began with tongue twisting exercises and number drills to loosen speech for bid calling. Chief instructor John Pomerleau compared warms ups to bullpen practice.
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Canada
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Arkansas Faces North Carolina In Gator Bowl
Florida audience sees a New Year matchup as Arkansas meets North Carolina in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Arkansas seeks a bowl win while North Carolina aims to cap its season with a victory.
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