New Zealand PM Eyes Alberta Ties in Petrochemical Drive
New Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon and delegation toured Alberta Gas Chemicals Ltd in Medicine Hat after Red Deer visits. He said NZ and Alberta share advancing petrochemical potential and seeks closer cooperation, training NZ staff at AGCL for methanol operations while exports head to Vancouver and Pacific Rim markets.
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Canada Faces Soaring Pipeline Costs and High Welders’ Wages
A government NEB report warns Canadian pipeline costs surge to about 1 million per kilometre with weekly welders’ pay around 3046 dollars, far above U S levels. Labour costs are set to rise 14 5 percent yearly, while productivity slips despite higher wages.
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Israeli Jets Attack Syrian and PLO Bases in Lebanon
Israeli jets bombed Syrian and Palestinian positions in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, killing about 30 soldiers and guerrillas and setting camps ablaze. Reports from Beirut radio described the raid as the start of a new Lebanon war phase, with follow-on mock dives near Baddawi camp and strikes on Dahr al Baidar as Israel says it targets Syrian missile batteries amid ceasefire violations.
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Tragic DC-10 Crash Kills Dozens In Malaga Resort
A chartered DC-10 crashes after aborting takeoff at Malaga airport killing at least 42 and injuring about 90. The jet carried 380 passengers and 13 crew including Canadians and Americans. most fatalities occurred in the tail section after a fire. Survivors were lined up for medical transfer as authorities investigated technical failure and delayed rescue operations.
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Eskimos crush Rough Riders in 47 to 11 rout
The Edmonton Eskimos defeated the Ottawa Rough Riders 47 to 11 on Sunday. The game showcased the form fans expect from Edmonton as they pulled away decisively.
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Altitude pressures haunt Canada's Everest expedition
Paddy Sherman explains how altitude stress shapes the Canadian Everest team's woes. He notes unknown pressures, severe fatigue, impaired judgment, emotional strain, and occasional hallucinations at high camps. The piece underscores guilt over outside funding and the loss of glamour amid tough, dangerous toil.
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