Medicine Hat Bridge Funding Cut Prompts Legislature Report
Last session ends with Alberta legislature adjourning until October 25. Speaker Bill Wyse notes four committees, and reports the Lougheed government will not fund the Maple Avenue Bridge this year despite in principle approval. Wyse vows continued pressure for funding and thanks constituents and The Medicine Hat News for support.
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Alberta
Lougheed
Medicine Hat
Maple Avenue
Clarence Copithorne
Mosquito Control Petition Spurs City Council Debate
A citizen petition on mosquito control triggered council discussion Monday night. Alderman Harry Yuill questioned Recreation Parks and Cemetery chair Pete Simpson about city steps to curb mosquitoes.
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Ald
Harry Yuill
Pete Simpson
Day Care Budget Revised By City Council
Alderman Lucille Moyer presented a revised 1972 73 Day Care Centre budget to cover higher operating costs after enrollment rises from 60 to 101. The $15 094 expansion increases the total to 77 949 with estimated revenue of 26 555 including 12 000 more in fees, leaving a 51 394 deficit split 20 80 between city and province. Full enrollment not expected until fall, and mosquito control talks continue with an investigation pending new approaches.
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Council
Ald
Lucille Moyer
Ald. Moyer
Bridge talks stall over MapIe Ave bridge delay
Medicine Hat council pressed for quicker talks with Highways Minister Copithorne over the Maple Ave Bridge. Aldermen urged inviting deputies and possibly the Chamber of Commerce to strengthen negotiations, while stressing that timely government visits and direct communication are essential to move the project forward.
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Maple Ave
Clarence Copithorne
Medicine Hat
Milt Reinhardt
Copithorne
Lorne Thompson
Ald
Grimm
City Council Hears First Reading On Landlord Tenant Advisory Board
Council approved first reading for a proposal to form a Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board under the provincial act. The advisory body would conciliate and inform tenants and landlords but hold no legal powers. Heartened by the lower bid, Aldermen awarded 750 seats for Athletic Park to S. F. Scott Mfg. Co. Ltd. for 4455 dollars, with installation expected in about three weeks.
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Council
Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board
Athletic Park
S. F. Scott Mfg. Co. Ltd
Pete Simpson
Recreation, Parks and Cemetery Committee
Put idle items back into circulation with a low cost ad
A compact want ad urges readers to revive unused goods by placing affordable listings. The simple notice highlights low-cost opportunities to resell items and clear space while inviting community participation in circulating gently used goods.
Redcliff names recreation chief for July and August
The Redcliff Recreation Commission announced Gail Schmidt will take over as recreation director for July and August, replacing John Amatt who returns to summer school. Enquiries were invited from the public.
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Redcliff Recreation Commission
Gail Schmidt
John Amatt
Parkside School
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Ald. Yuill
B.C.A.I
A.I
Imedasta A.I. Breeding Services
10Th Ave. S.W
Axel Nohr
Bridge Negotiations Council
Tom Sissions
Hugh Horner
Peter Lougheed
George Davison
Capithorne
Ted Grimm
Reinhardt
Council Briefs
Hepplewhyte
Tony Williams
Riverside Park
Britain
North American
Crane's Cartage & Storage Ltd
Rud
Trans Canada
Renee
Pedersen
BENT
8Th St. N.W
Redcliff
Art Millington
the Medicine Hat
St. S.E
Land Sales Department
City Hall
Medicine Hut
J.K
West Harlow
R. A. Pearce
Hjuffler
Hollywood
4Th Ave
Coca-Cola
Coke
Coca-Cola Ltd
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