Harsh transit critic joins hospital bus advisory panel
A vocal critic of the hospital bus service has joined a new advisory committee to oversee changes. The move signals potential reform in regional transportation and patient access discussions.
17 Sep 1998
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1998
Page
1
A vocal critic of the hospital bus service has joined a new advisory committee to oversee changes. The move signals potential reform in regional transportation and patient access discussions.
Premier Ralph Klein told the Tory caucus he intends to stay on as party leader to fight a third provincial election. He said he will lead Alberta into the next century and urged a forward looking game plan after declaring the deficit battle won.
Medicine Hat city gas utility manager Dave Panabaker says Amber Energy Inc and 650591 Alberta Inc partnership remains intact and city wells will generate 6 to 8 million dollars in 1998. Mayor Ted Grimm notes possible new partner but no major impact on operations or profits. Amber Energy urges shareholders to reject the 7 dollar per share bid from Alberta Energy Co. Ltd.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien scoffs at Alberta's campaign to elect a senator in waiting. He says Senate elections would block reform and equal representation, calling the move a joke and noting Alberta would spend 3.5 million dollars. He suggests the money could instead fund a road.
Casey Getschel former exotic dancer filed nomination papers to run for mayor of Red Deer in the October 19 election. His opponent includes Jason Starchild Warden a musician and house-sitter who enjoys dressing as a Kiss style rock figure.
Hat College inks a five year sponsorship with Coca-Cola granting exclusive campus rights. Coca-Cola pays 11 000 scoreclock and 3 000 yearly for programs plus four 500 scholarships. The college can renew. an NDA limits disclosure of other gains. Faculty and students react variably to sponsorship and potential on campus pricing shifts.
Officials report the Peggy's Cove crash site shows the HMCS Halifax and USS Grapple tracing 60 metres of water to recover 229 victims. Side-scan sonar and divers map scattered fuselage fragments as crews work through rough seas and razor sharp debris awaiting identification and recovery.
Six Health Protection Branch scientists claim management interference pushes approvals of drugs unsafe for animals and humans. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada has filed complaints with the Public Service Staff Relations Board. Activists from Sierra Club and Council of Canadians held a news conference as scientists were ordered not to speak to reporters. Maude Barlow cites corporate financing and influence over drug approvals amid calls for a public investigation. The CMAJ earlier highlighted secrecy and suspicions of industry influence at the branch.
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