Bright meteor identified over Alberta and Saskatchewan
A fireball lit up the skies across Alberta and northern Saskatchewan last week and was positively identified as a meteor. National Research Council officer Allan Blackwell said it burned out about 48 kilometres above Redwater Alberta and did not reach the ground. The object was a large chunk of light-weight fluffy material that burns easily, explaining why it fizzled out.
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Calgary police shooting victim dies after eight days
Karl Freimanis 30 a petroleum engineer died in hospital eight days after being shot by a city officer during a May 29 incident at his northwest Calgary home. His brother Valdy confirmed the death. The officer who fired the shot was absolved of wrongdoing.
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Crash victim conscious again in Alberta
Brian Odegard 23 of Red Deer, injured in a hang glider crash in May, regained consciousness in University Hospital Edmonton. Officials plan interviews for the final report but say it is too early and memory may be limited. Teammate Thomas Kinsey of Calgary remained unconscious after a separate plane crash near Gull Lake late last month.
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Mayors press Ottawa for tougher prostitution controls
Calgary Mayor Ralph Klein, joined by Vancouver’s Mike Harcourt and Niagara Falls’ Wayne Tompson, meets Justice Minister Jean Chretien to urge stronger Criminal Code provisions or local control over prostitution. They present a January Toronto resolution backing tougher measures and seek swift action amid a looming Supreme Court decision.
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Buy utilities, province told
Albertans could save at least 137 million this year if utilities were publicly owned, says NDP Leader Grant Notley. By using the Heritage Trust Fund to buy about 2 million dollars in shareholders’ equity in Canadian Utilities and TransAlta Utilities, the province might cut rates by 10 percent. The utilities seek a 17 percent return on equity for 1982.
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Western separatist stamps protest in Alberta
Dexter Dombro of the Western Canada Concept unveils four protest stamps with three cent marks to express independence wishes. The stamps, not recognized by the Universal Postal Union, are used beside regular postage as a symbol of discontent with Central Canada, and became available November 27, 1981.
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Regional Plan Edits Approved by Alberta Advisory Council
The Southeast Alberta Regional Plan received approval from the Improvement District No. 1 advisory council with recommendations for changes not made a condition of approval. The panel discussed directing urban growth away from farmland and broadening rural industrial development while preserving farm land. Public hearings are hoped for August and September with final ministerial approval targeted by year end.
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Alberta Cattle Country Jamboree Draws Bands From Six Provinces
The second Alberta Cattle Country Jamboree brings 11 bands from six provinces to a two day event 11.2 kilometers south of Brooks near Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Ted Storch expects at least 5000 attendees with room to grow and outlines camping security restrooms first aid and food plans plus two stages and extra entertainments including hot air balloons and a pancake breakfast.
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Box Springs Rodeo Rec Hall Plan Delayed
The Box Springs Rodeo Association’s recreation hall plan was tabled by the Improvement Council. The steel building would cost about $142,000 and measure 18 by 30 metres. The council pledged $100,000 but postponed approval until complete drawings exist and an engineer is hired to oversee construction.
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Vegas vacation offer returns in revised form
Medicine Hat residents are being targeted again with a Las Vegas vacation offer similar to a prior warning from the local chamber of commerce. Consumer Affairs in Lethbridge is investigating the new promo run by a different company, while officials seek to verify hidden charges and past complaint patterns.
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Empress to receive hospital building
The Improvement District No. 1 advisory council voted to transfer the former Empress hospital building to the village of Empress. The Empress Hospital Board aims to convert it for village offices meeting space and Early Childhood Services facilities with provincial hospital approval contingent on municipal consent.
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