Hazardous Waste in Calgary Landfill Critic Warns of Lax Checks
Alberta NDP environment critic John McInnis says there is no reliable system to check manifests for hazardous material in landfills. He cites conversations with Edmonton and Calgary operators who fear hazardous waste is being dumped in larger cities. Police are reviewing the situation to determine next steps.
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Calgary
Alberta
New Democrats
John McInnis
Edmonton
McInnis
Beverly
Larry McLennan
McLennan
Ponoka
William Roberts
New Democratic Health
Pudwell
Health Department
Psy
City warns of hazardous waste from Al-Tec in Calgary landfill
McInnis criticizes Alberta Environment for minimal monitoring of waste transport and storage. He cites lack of regulations and insufficient staffing, with the Swan Hills facility unable to handle solid wastes and storing PCB-contaminated soils in warehouses while awaiting a new kiln.
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Al-Tec Sanitation Systems Ltd
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Alberta Environment
McInnis
Alberta
Swan Hills
Rod Leland
Chem Security
Medicine Hat Wins Bid to Host 1992 Alberta Seniors Games
Alberta MLA Jim Horsman announced Medicine Hat as the site for the 1992 Seniors Games at city hall. The bid, supported by about 150 residents, cites Medicine Hat's prior Winter and Summer Games experience and a hoped for 2,500 visitors with a $500,000 direct economic impact. The event runs August 19 to 22 with events across 16 Hat facilities and funding from Alberta Lotteries and sponsors.
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Medicine Hat
Jim Horsman
Horsman
Lethbridge
Leduc
Lacombe
Lorne Holden
Ted Grimm
Alberta
Stephen West
Recreation and Parks
Council
Alberta Lotteries
Alberta Sports Council
Psychogeriatric unit urged for Medicine Hat patients
Dr Marian McArdle argues Alberta funding shortfall forces elderly mentally ill patients like 82 year old John Pudwell to Ponoka for care. She pushes a four level system including a day unit opening June 25 with 10 beds, a long term unit, and community assessment team.
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Petra Kossman
John Pudwell
Ponoka
Marian McArdle
McArdle
Alberta
Britain
Chiatry
Ministry of Health
Medicine Hat
Canada Day clash risks Spectrum festival in Medicine Hat
An op-ed criticizes Medicine Hat city hall for pressuring to merge Canada Day with Spectrum. GM holiday moves and budget concerns drive fears of bureaucratic meddling, risking the festival’s future and local tourism. Spectrum supporters urge careful funding and timing to avoid a June Canada Day or July conflicts.
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General Motors
City Hall
Medicine Hat
U.S
Windsor
U.S. Memorial
Charles Erwin Wilson
Canada
Ken Sauer
Hat
Spectrum
Meech Lake
Quebec
Palace of Gas and Glass
Alderman
New Orleans
Vatican
Ald
Julie Friesen
Brian Stein
Community Services Committee
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Ralph Klein
Medicine Hat News
Iday Moon
Ely
Leland
Jerri Seely
Groot
Medicine Hat Exhibition
Stampede Grounds
Paul VanPeenen
Gordon Wright
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