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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1997
Page
3
Brooks CMP seeks help from residents to find those responsible for killing six cows in the Newell Grazing Lease near Lake Newell last weekend. Police call it a senseless act of cruelty as meat was not taken. Calves were found nursing their dead mothers. Owner not identified.
Medicine Hat Alberta teachers will receive a 5.2 percent raise for 1997 98 costing about 220000 funded from accumulated surplus. Sept 1 a 22 percent raise and March 1 1998 a further 3 percent. Four positions may be cut due to lack of extra funding. Board vote 3 1 with Kelly Van Ham opposing.
More than 20 booths will be on display at the Seniors Resource Fair today. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Weiner Centre and celebrates Alberta's 11th annual senior citizens week, which continues until June 7.
The Catholic School Board forecasts a 335000 deficit for next school year. Secretary Bernie Girardin cites the early retirement incentive as accounting for 135000, with savings coming from lower salaries. Board chair Judy Bergum notes cash flow draw from surplus and a need to rebuild the reserve.
A puzzling line hints at three cold beverages and a dubious query about omnibaty feces ending with an odd question mark. The fragment suggests a Thursday reference and a riddle tone without clear context or full details.
Patrick Glashan announced Tuesday night he will resign as Catholic Schools superintendent to return to teaching. He plans to finish Aug. 1, not renew his contract, and will seek a junior high teaching position while remaining in the district. Board chair Judy Bergum praised his compassion and patience.
In Medicine Hat observers note Liberals took a hit as Reform gained ground while Liberals hold a slim majority of 155 in Parliament. Local figures see shift toward reform and closer scrutiny of housing, taxes, and deficits with optimism for a more balanced national debate.
Twelve competitors from five industries vied for a 60 cm yellow Caterpillar trophy. Derrick Dooley of Canadian Fraemaster posted a 4 9 time on the brick loaded obstacle course to win. Brock Patience of Goodyear praised the event as a skills showcase and safety reminder.
Janice Richardson, 32, who donated bone marrow to Kirsten McKnight in 1996, meets the woman for the first time through Red Cross arrangements. The pair, once anonymous, exchanged calls and letters and learned of shared life parallels as McKnight, a 27-year-old former bank employee, battles leukemia. A Red Cross information session is set for June 24 at 7 00 p.m. in Aberdeen Street.
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