29 Jun 1998
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1998
Page
1
Russian space experts warn the 140-ton Mir could reenter Earth's atmosphere uncontrolled if funds stay cut. Officials planned a controlled descent to the Pacific Ocean, but a lack of funds endangers crewed operation and safe deorbit as Energiya reports no funding this year.
Weekend rainstorms turned a small creek south of Walsh into a raging river threatening the Spring Creek Hutterite Colony and nearby farms. Volunteers aided cleanup after the surge. residents reported rapid rise and fear as water breached roads and homes along Boxelder Creek and tributaries.
Alberta Environmental Protection issued a flood watch after 145mm of rainfall in 24 hours in the hills with 20 to 40 mm more forecast. Creeks including Ross and Gros Ventre remained watchlisted while Bullshead and Seven Persons Creeks stayed with high streamflow advisories. City officials warned residents to avoid fast flowing rivers and creeks as water levels rise. Evacuations occurred at Reesor Lake campground and Creeks near Trans-Canada Highway.
An in depth Ottawa study from Southam Newspapers and Defence Department data suggests children born to Gulf War veterans have about 20 percent higher risk of defects such as heart murmurs, GI issues, or minor deformities. The report notes clashes within the advisory committee over significance and also finds veterans face higher mobile accident death risk.
The Medicine Hat Jazz Festival wrapped its second year with 17 performances over five days at the Cultural Centre. Roy Link of the Medicine Hat Jazz Society cites strong turnout, with more than 3,000 attendees, and praises volunteers for making the event a community success. rain forced the final outdoor show to relocate indoors.
About 13,200 attendees gathered for the 12th World AIDS Conference as scientists outline 5,400 presentations on new treatments and virus insights. Dr. Peter Piot cites 12 million AIDS deaths and 31 million living with HIV. activists protest drug costs exceeding 10,000 dollars per year.
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