17 Jul 1996
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1996
Page
1
In SUSSEX Wisconsin the town sign on the community water tower was left displaying only SEX after workers paused for the night. Residents called village offices in a stir and county officials ordered painters back to complete the name.
An internal Defence audit finds over 100 soldiers who accepted buyouts were rehired, with some receiving a second package. Some were due medical leave or imminent retirement, prompting scrutiny by the Treasury Board and Auditor General over mismanagement in downsizing efforts.
Health notes from Dunham warn of mosquitoes and sand flies over July and August. Erin 14 and Matthew 9 describe bites and missed pitches while a health nurse offers DEET guidance and protective tips for kids.
Traders at the New York Stock Exchange end a volatile session as the Dow Jones swings, closing up 9 after intraday dives and climbs. The Toronto market steadies at noon with the TSE 300 up 0.8, while NY volume runs around 250 million shares.
The period of bug season runs from July through August with mosquitoes and sand flies as the main culprits. Use insect repellent every four to six hours and reapply after swimming or sweating. Wear loose clothing and apply lotion to reduce redness and swelling. Contact Palliser health unit at 526 7950 for more information.
Environmental Protection Minister Ty Lund says a review of Trimac and its associated firms Bovar Inc and TriWaste Clean-Care Inc found no wrongdoing. Trimac president Jeff McCaig and Bovar vice-president Frank Bailey welcomed the finding and relief from the controversy sparked by a Calgary Herald report.
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