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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1981
Page
5
A reader questions the late presentation and possible motives behind altering the cultural centre plan. They fear shifting the project from an arts workshop model to a college campus extension, jeopardizing independent clubs, volunteer-run groups, and late-night accessibility.
Medicine Hat residents voice concern over shifting proposed cultural centre from downtown site to provincial courthouse. Four years of research, funding plans, an architect’s model, and a by law now collide with a plan to place the centre at the college, risking access and time for studios and teaching. Local groups warn storage and space issues for theatre and arts programs.
Barbara Whyte argues against moving the river bank cultural centre site citing six years of planning and potential delays and higher costs. She contends the proposed court house could fit on south land and criticizes shifting funding to an educational college removed from city core.
The NEWS states it may edit letters for fit and taste and will not publish libellous material. Signatures must be in the writer’s own hand and include an address and phone numbers for contact. Letters lacking this information will not be published.
Isabel J. Sharp laments volunteer efforts to create a shared cultural center, criticizing a relocation proposal under college jurisdiction as a costly misstep driven by politics. She warns taxpayers bear the burden of re planning and delays, and sends copies to council and government members.
The council refused first reading of a Sunday shopping by-law amid five members voicing concerns over over-regulation and illegitimacy. Alderman Anderson urged public petitions, drawing opposition as the mayor floated raising the matter again later. The speaker proposed holding deliberations on Sundays.
In his first post election interview President Francois Mitterrand outlines a hopeful view despite global tensions. He favors a balanced European military stance, criticizes Soviet SS-20 missiles, plans selective nationalization, and supports Israel while acknowledging Palestinian homeland rights. He urges Western leaders to deepen civilizational faith amid mechanized policy debate. He spoke in Elysee Palace in French after answering in English.
President Francois Mitterrand discusses Reagan’s stance on government roles and Soviet missiles, noting similarities in public priorities. He opposes full nationalization but seeks to restore national ownership, and backs a bilateral approach to Israeli-Palestinian statehood with a Palestinian homeland. N.Y. Times News Service.
Southam News reflects on Bangladesh from 1971 to 1979, highlighting repeated disasters and political unrest. It notes Ziaur Rahman’s rise to power, his efforts to stabilize the country, and the persistent struggle to achieve food self sufficiency amid famine and population growth. It also recalls a French-Canadian priest community in Chittagong region enduring natural and man made hardships.
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