Medicine Hat council passes watered down maintenance bylaw
The bylaw reduces harsh enforcement but retains a right to evict for noncompliance. Inspectors may still evict residents after a tour if standards are not met, with the city charging for subsequent work. Alderman Sauer argues it remains excessive and urges court orders to compel improvements. Council promises close monitoring and potential further amendments after trial.
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Alberta urged to push solar and wind energy research
The piece urges Alberta to accelerate study of solar and wind power, noting U S projects and Carter administration support while criticizing provincial delays. It argues sun and wind can cut heating costs, though not replace all energy, and calls for funding, equipment and feasibility studies to harness Alberta's energy potential.
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Centre For Appropriate Technology
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Ottawa odors spark parliamentary wordplay fable
The piece mocks Prime Minister Trudeau after a proverb about cattle byproduct fills Parliament. John Diefenbaker attacks the PM while wary MPs avoid fallout. Hansard defense saves the day as the PM’s phrase is labeled bunk.
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John Diefenbaker
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Trudeau White Paper on Constitution Stirs Mixed Public Interest
Douglas Fisher surveys Pierre Trudeau’s handling of the constitution issue amid debate over the White Paper. He notes the prime minister’s strong command of constitutional topics, the political risk of a second chamber, and the muted reaction from MPs and journalists. The piece recalls Lester Pearson’s views and the 1981 deadline looming over constitutional reform.
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Syncrude oil sands milestone tests Canada’s energy bets
The first Syncrude oil sands production in northern Alberta next month marks a key economic milestone for Canada while revealing high costs. The project shows large scale sands oil is possible yet warns against overcommitment before alternative supplies, including West Pembina oil and Cold Lake heavy oil, are fully explored.
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Canada
West Pembina
Cold Lake
Ottawa survey shows ambivalence on unemployment insurance
Three polls by the Employment and Immigration Commission reveal mixed views on unemployment insurance. Eight in ten interviewees say benefits are often abused, while over eighty percent agree it is necessary. Ottawa's million dollar campaign targets cheaters, as the state notes rising joblessness at 8.6 percent.
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Employment and Immigration Commission
Unemployment steady as Canada weighs oil sands costs
The piece notes unemployment trends and questions who counts as jobless while Ottawa touts 181,000 new jobs in five months. It discusses Syncrude and oil sands, noting high production costs, potential government favoritism, and the impact of world oil prices on Canada’s energy strategy.
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