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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1982
Page
3
The Western Canada Concept faces internal strain as MLA Gordon Kesler is elected provincial director and Cypress constituency president, signaling leadership tensions within the party.
A memorandum of agreement could raise wages by over 20 percent for about 5 500 Alberta construction laborers over two years. Local 1111 negotiator Jose Costa said members will vote Wednesday evening after review, with Medicine Hat's 300 members voting at 6 p.m. at the Continental Inn. The current base pay is 11.84 per hour. Details remain confidential until after the vote and member review.
A 148 signature petition urged traffic signs and a flashing amber light at Cameron Road and Cairney Crescent near Southview Elementary. The crosswalk and signs were installed prior to the committee meeting after guidance from the Southview Community Council.
Alberta Social Services launches an appeal in Medicine Hat as foster homes fill fast. Lynne Mortimer notes a surge of 12 to 15 year olds entering care, with only two suitable families found so far and two more interviews planned. She warns of strict checks and cautions against foster care for money.
Dr Ken Sauer announced a public attitude survey costing 25 000 to guide what would be Canada’s first French immersion school. The report compares French and English student achievement and outlines staffing busing and costs. The board approved later steps and ECS moves for fall with Vincent Massey Webster Niblock and Crestwood hosting Crescent Heights programs.
Redcliff councillors postponed discussion of improvements to the water supply after receiving a government letter and correspondence from Underwood McLellan Ltd. Proposals include an operating manual and daily tests to prevent pollution. Estimated cost about 76 000 dollars with a grant possibility from Alberta Environment. July 20 deadline to indicate interest.
Monday night the Redcliff council voted itself into the television age. Mayor John Van Dam and four councillors carried a motion to allow coverage of council meetings by Hot Cable Ten with transmission later the same evening. The station has been covering Medicine Hat council meetings for several years.
The public works committee urged private contractors to receive asphalt from the city at a fixed price and said there is no need for the city to buy a narrow width paving machine for urban projects. The plan would let bidders use city asphalt or private sources, while some members cautioned against a large equipment purchase this year.
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