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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1982
Page
2
Edmonton CP Kesler claims majority backing to lead Western Canada Concept in next provincial election. The interim leader says party will avoid a leadership convention until after the election. A July 15-17 convention in Red Deer will focus on policy though Kesler intends to seek the leadership.
Doug Christie founder of the Western Canada Concept Party will tour Alberta to rally support for a Red Deer convention and to establish leadership. Wayne Verschoor says the tour aims to heal a torn party before the meeting, with Grande Prairie kicking off the trip.
Edmonton Power officials warn of short term gains from a new provincial power scheme starting Sept 1 while forecasting long term penalties. A pooling formula will average rates across the province, with Edmonton Power estimating a net $32 million benefit in the 16 months to Dec 31, 1983 to cushion future rate increases before Genesee coal plants come online in about five years.
CBC plans to appear at the July 13 public hearing of Improvement District No 1 MPC about a 96 metre radio tower north of Weinerville. Locals allege no development permit was filed before construction, and RVA officials say the tower spoils the wilderness view from Police Point Park toward the South Saskatchewan River cliffs. CBC says the tower, used for rebroadcasting Edmonton CBC French service, is sited for best city reception after a departmental decision. MP Bert Hargrave criticizes the move as high handed but notes CBC will comply with the hearing outcome and may relocate if ordered.
Bruce MacKenzie reports John Steward of Alberta Transportation led a free safety clinic in Medicine Hat Mall area.32 RVs inspected revealed issues such as a fuel pump leak a cracked truck frame cross member missing mufflers loose tierod ends and trailer braking needs two securing chains. Officials urged regular checks to prevent crashes and discussed making the clinic annual.
The Medicine Hat News runs a Monday crossword with a weekly cash prize that grows by 25 dollars each week until a winner is found. Reader submissions must reach the bank by Friday and the solution is kept under lock and key at the Bank of Montreal. News staff are excluded from participation.
John Yuill aged 19 remains in satisfactory condition at Medicine Hat hospital after a motorcycle crash Sunday morning. He drove through a barbed wire fence on old Highway 3 one kilometre east of Highway 887. RCMP Cpl. Rolf Bander says the incident is under investigation.
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