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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1982
Page
2
Calgary police report another home invasion rape as a man enters a northeast residence after misrepresenting his intentions. He starts a basement fire, prompting hospital treatment for the woman and her two children. Eight prior rapes in Calgary since April 26 remain unsolved.
Alberta Social Services Minister Bob Bogle vowed to continue the department’s mental health services restructuring despite mass resignations at the Edmonton Regional Mental Health Clinic. Dr. Phillip Mills said seven doctors will likely quit in coming months and 13 have signed unsigned resignations in solidarity.
Edmonton Public School Board reports a 34 percent rise in kindergarten enrolment for French language immersion. About 2,500 students now attend immersion, while regular enrolment holds steady or declines. If growth continues, some schools may shift to French only programs or close English classes.
The Independent Physicians of Alberta support withdrawing from medicare if Health Minister Monique Begin presses doctors over extra billing. Alberta Hospitals Minister Dave Russell urged a pullout if Regina changes approach. Physicians say federal provincial cost sharing has merit but federal overreach is harmful.
Klaiber seeks to subdivide 1.67 hectares from two parcels for a country residence four kilometres southwest of Medicine Hat within the urban fringe. The eight kilometre radius rule and agricultural land concerns prompt the Alberta Planning Board to consider a waiver, with decision expected in three to four weeks.
Two Brooks men faced Court of Queen's Bench testimony alleging they signed cash grain tickets worth over 88500 believing they aided Hutterites in selling grain. They were accused of defrauding Pioneer Grain and the CWB during 1978 to 1981 with John Loftus and Irvin Lepp, who said they expected tax and permit benefits. Loftus later received a two-year sentence after pleading guilty.
Snowbird Travel Ltd. disputes a similar Las Vegas postcard deal and says its $39.95 package offers two nights plus a $1,000 value gifts voucher with no hidden costs. The company stresses legitimate service and credits credit card protection, while noting prior offers caused cancellations.
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