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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1981
Page
4
J. W. Bud Miller is named production manager while Alan Poirier is listed as associate editor, reflecting editorial and production leadership changes.
Terry Fox did not seek personal glory on his Marathon of Hope. He aimed to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, inspiring millions as Canadians donated to the Cancer Society. Fox died after the journey but his legacy fuels ongoing research and hope for a cure.
City taxpayers face a closed joint use project with Medicine Hat College as the cultural centre would belong to the college and open to the public only by agreement. The committee and council fear public access while critics call for open meetings to reveal architectural and operational details of the facility.
The article argues Medicine Hat faces a conflict as the city acts as both developer and guardian of the public good. It notes the MPC approved area plans while criticism grows over parks and parking provisions, urging the city to meet its public-land obligations and avoid bias in planning decisions.
Ottawa argues high US rates harm Europe and Canada with Volcker insisting on anti inflation policy. Trudeau presses Reagan, Mitterrand appeals for relief as Ottawa weighs cheaper dollars against higher import costs and domestic inflation risks. Canada may seek independent action if Washington stalls.
Quebec Premier Levesque leads a province wide push against Ottawa's charter plan while PQ ministers rally public opinion to anti patriation arguments. The row centers on independence of the Supreme Court and Quebec's take on rights law and hydro project implications.
Allan Fotheringham argues Canada feels hollow without CBC and Ottawa’s grip. He notes British Columbia’s wealth, Alberta’s activity, and a voter view that the government and PM are out of touch. The piece critiques CBC scheduling, the post office strike, and the forthcoming Journal addition to The National.
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