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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1983
Page
4
John A. Weimer named as business manager with W B Bill Hartley as production supervisor and Alan Poirier named associate editor in the organizational notice.
The PQ has lost 16 byelections since 1976 with three former strongholds captured by the Liberals. Voters seek change amid unemployment and wavering indepen dence talk. A Liberal revival could aid Tory leader Brian Mulroney in the next federal vote as PQ support softens.
Southam columnist outlines the Canadian International Development Agency's long history of bungling and misaligned projects. The piece argues aid is often tied to donor commercial interests, with poor outcomes for recipient nations and local field staff left to bear the consequences. Mrs Catley-Carlson must win public trust by reframing aid as shared fate.
The text contrasts Pierre Trudeau and Brian Mulroney highlighting Trudeau's push for constitutional patriation and official bilingualism versus Mulroney's diplomatic approach. It notes Trudeau’s return to power after 1979 and both leaders' views on Ottawa's role and linguistic policy.
An independent evaluation by the North South Institute criticizes Canada’s aid program for lack of clear goals and excessive centralization. It urges more field staff and faster approvals, noting 1062 headquarters staff versus 72 abroad and questioning delivery effectiveness.
Mike Royko recounts Illinois state prison in Pontiac showing a full length pornographic film to 2000 inmates. Officials claim it was a mistake and blamed delayed film shipments and a staffer. Warden McGinnis admits a discussion on better films but denies involvement in selection. Ms. Seka comments on decency in prisons.
A citizen laments excessive sand on Medicine Hat streets after winter sanding, urging more salt to improve safety and reduce cleanup costs. They note recurring hazards for cyclists and motorcyclists, warn of injuries and costly cleanup, and urge the council to consider road salting in summer.
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