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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1997
Page
3
A truck carrying three teens drove off a 30 metre cliff near Medicine Hat in a field east of 11 Avenue N.E. at 1 40 a.m. Friday. The 17 year old driver was released from hospital. two passengers were thrown clear. Police say names are withheld due to underage status. Charges pending as investigation continues.
Brooks RCMP report a 1997 Dodge Ram burst into flames after colliding with a turning semi on Highway 36 near Rainier. The driver could not stop in time. both vehicle occupants avoided injuries and no damage to the semi. Investigation ongoing.
RCMP investigate a three vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada Highway six kilometres east of the Highway 21 junction. A tow truck towing a Ford Windstar was struck, followed by a second transport truck that could not stop. No injuries and no alcohol were involved. No charges have been laid.
The Palliser Health Authority announced settlements with staff associations at community health services and the Alfred Egan Home. About 80 staff at community health services will see wage increases of zero to 6.4 percent, costing $134,000 next year, while 34 full-time equivalents at the Alfred Egan Home receive zero to four percent increases and a $48,000 two year cost rise.
At CFB Suffield the British Army Training Unit Suffield marked its 25th anniversary with a military tattoo. Retired Major John Reynolds recalled service years 1974 to 1977 as Royal Tank Regiment pipes and drums performed. The event featured Edinburgh Castle facades, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers band, mock battle, two Gazelle helicopters, and fireworks as 450 guests watched the festivity.
Palliser Health Authority board votes to elect all members starting 1998 with two thirds elected and one third appointed. Most members support the change arguing elected boards contrast with past appointments while one member, Roberta Rogers, opposes and calls for balance representing poor, female and youth groups.
Medicine Hat Blue Jays GM Chris McKenna warns moving the Canada Day fireworks away from Kin Coulee to the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club would reduce ballpark attendance on July 1. He notes Canada Day draws the biggest crowd and the team may have to relocate due to finances. Canada Day committee vice-chair Dave Martin says relocation has been discussed but not seriously considered.
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