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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1997
Page
1
The Alberta government plans to spend up to 40 million dollars to make computers year 2000 compliant. Programs from the 1970s and 1980s may misread dates risking loss of birth records and licences at the year 2000 rollover. Costs are expected between 30 and 40 million. Potential errors could affect senior benefits and tax bills.
A 13 year old girl died in hospital after mistaking a bottle of windshield washer fluid for vodka. Two other teenagers were treated and released. Police refuse to name the youths while families are informed. Authorities warn about methyl alcohol poisoning risks and improper storage in liquor bottles.
Reform leader built his case Friday for full pay and an extra budget including a car and tax free allowances totaling 134 800 annually plus 31 000 in party expenses He rejects the Stornoway official residence preferring a modest alternative citing cost to taxpayers and personal fit with his family
In Medicine Hat an 11 week Safeway strike closes as 67 percent of 196 voting members approve management's offer. Meat cutters also back the deal 86 percent. Workers may resume duties as early as today though many express mixed feelings about wage rollbacks and reduced benefits.
About 130 000 families in Alberta with incomes under 37 500 will receive automatic payments of up to 250 per child, for a maximum of two children, under the new Family Employment Tax Credit. No application needed. beneficiaries identified through federal tax returns and notified by mail. Eligible families with new children can obtain forms at hospitals or clinics. For details, call Revenue Canada at 1 800 959 2809.
Charleston RiverDogs unveil a Father’s Day spoof prize a June 13 game against the Charleston Alley Cats. Anyone 21 or older may register for a vasectomy performed by Dr. Robert Nelson, offered through marketing VP Carol Killough, with estimated costs of 600 to 700 dollars.
Hamilton orthopedic leaders claim seniors face pressure to skip total joint replacements despite quick gains in independence. Dr Frank Smith cites cutbacks and sarcasm about operating on old patients while ministry officials deny age guidelines.
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