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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1981
Page
10
A 21 year old athlete Robbie Fyfe survived five heart stoppages after a head on crash. He received membrane oxygenator support for five days at Toronto General Hospital, the longest stay yet among treated patients, enabling his recovery and discharge.
NDP energy critic Ian Waddell accuses the Liberal government of arrogance for forcing a June 25 deadline on a Commons committee studying energy legislation. He faults the move for denying northern residents a proper hearing while the bill aims to speed oil and gas exploration on Canada Lands. The government plans to wait until MPs return from summer recess before third reading.
Vancouver reports a record wet spell with 50 days of rain since April and heavy totals in April May and June. Crops suffer as vegetable seeds rot and weeds explode while residents cope with soggy streets and a city page devoting attention to rain, mood, and a psychologist’s take.
An armed forces officer who rescued 21 crewmen from a listing ship before it sank off Nova Scotia is among 15 Canadians to receive decorations. M. Cpl. Roddrick Warren of HMCS Huron earned the Star of Courage for aiding sailors during the 1980 rescue near Halifax. The honors include Stars of Courage and Medals of Bravery for other rescues in Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
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