13 Apr 2000
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 2000
Page
1
Environment Minister Gary Mar blocks the Parks and Protected Areas bill after Resource Minister Steve West pushes last minute conditions. The bill, formerly the Natural Heritage Act, faces being dead in the water with no committee meetings left before the session ends.
Ottawa announces 401.9 million over five years to Via Rail Canada to fund new trains signal systems refurbished stations and waste management. The money aims to revive passenger rail from coast to coast with emphasis on the Quebec City Windsor corridor and modernized equipment following the 1998 ice storm impact.
Alberta Court of Appeal to hear a full day argument on a Medicine Hat suit by seven former transit workers against the city and governments over illnesses linked to a methanol fuel project. WCB denies compensation, arguing injuries not conclusively work related. ruling could reshape WCB powers and workers' remedies.
In Tacoma, seven year old Per ley King stole his sister’s car with his dog Bear and drove five kilometres while family slept in search of his favorite cereal. The incident drew media attention and plans for a reward from General Mills including coupons for a year’s supply of Cheerios and a new bicycle. Liv Lane, a company spokesperson, said the boy will not need to drive to the store again.
Alberta Tories push to pass Bill 11 with extended debate into the night. Government House Leader says extra hours show importance and observers warn of potential Canada Health Act clashes as the bill allows for-profit clinics and extended stays. The opposition Liberal group faced procedural moves amid the second reading.
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