Ralston, Alberta: Difference between revisions

In June 1969, Dr. Perry of the [[Defence Research Establishment Suffield]] (DRES) informed the tenants of the Crown village that the [[Defence Research Board]] was considering the possibility of closing Ralston due to the financial situation of the federal government at the time.<ref name="TMHN-690616">"Crown village facing closure", The Medicine Hat News, 16 June 1969</ref> A decision was to be reached in September or October of that year. The decision would effect approximately 150 families, the bowling alley, theatre, store, swimming pool and elementary school. At the time, of the 200 homes, approximately 40 to 50 were vacant. A committee was looking at the cost saving options that would be phased into over two years. One option was to move Ralston's houses to Medicine Hat and discussions were under way with the [[Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation]] ([[Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation|CMHC]]) concerning the possibility setting up new housing in Medicine Hat. In the letter given to the occupants of Ralston's houses, Dr. Perry stated "I cannot emphasize too strongly that a decision to close the village, if adopted, will not in any way imply a change in the decision already made to continue the program and operation of [[Defence Research Establishment Suffield|DRES]] at the level established last fall, and I can assure you that any final action will be taken so as to minimize the possible hardships which may arise."<ref name="TMHN-690616" />

 

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