30 May 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 30, 1997
Page
1
The Canadian Press notes an Alberta cost cutting welfare study is two months late and delayed until late June. Social Services Minister Lyle Oberg promises transparency despite Liberal critic Linda Sloan doubting the release and legality of the delay.
The 13 kilometre Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island opens to traffic this weekend while the true cost remains unknown. The federal plan to buy the link from Strait Crossing Development Inc. spans 35 years with taxpayers paying at least $1 billion by retirement.
Thai detainees Sompong Boonprasert and Ketsara Saiabyud faced murder charges after authorities say they used singing to cover the noise while sawing through a jail window bar on Tuesday. Police reported the escape attempt occurred at a provincial jail.
A Southam News-CTV Angus Reid poll of 3,220 Canadians forecasts Liberal support at 36 percent, with Ontario the only region yielding a Liberal edge. The study warns of a fragmented House of Commons as Reform heads for official Opposition and Bloc Quebecois looks to disrupt a potential late Liberal victory. Prime Minister Jean Chretien remains a contested factor.
Pamela Behnke warns voters about legislative paralysis under a minority government as Reid/CTV coverage notes the party's fragile position. The report highlights political risk and campaigning emphasis in Southam News.
Alberta licenced practical nurses gain powers to inject narcotics and work more in operating rooms with reduced direct supervision. Palliser Health Region chief Dr Noorali Bharwani questions training levels, patient safety, and cost as about 6000 LPNs stand to take on broader duties. He calls for ensuring adequate education before expanding tasks.
The new amendments allow licensed practical nurses with advanced training to perform certain duties including administering narcotics, a change welcomed by LPN advocates but criticized by Alberta RNs president Barb Schellian who fears cost-driven staffing. Health Minister Halvar Jonson says standards remain intact and LPNs are trained for these procedures.
Ambulance attendant Vivian Davie learned her 11 year old son Greg and a 13 year old friend were shooting victims after a high powered rifle was found with them. Greg died from a chest wound at Sturgeon Hospital. This marked Alberta's seventh child shooting in 18 months and followed a 14 year old’s death in High Level.
Health officials halted work at Medicine Hat Hospital after asbestos fibre concerns were raised during demolition. Engineers said ventilation would not spread dust, while a Calgary hygienist noted asbestos from hot water pipe wrappings had fallen. The order was lifted after area cleanup and repairs.
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