18 Apr 2001
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 2001
Page
1
The Bank of Canada trimmed the key rate by 0.25 percentage points to five percent hoping slight stimulus will lift the economy. Major Canadian banks quickly lowered prime lending rates to 6.50 percent for top customers as analysts see a possible GDP revival despite a stagnant U.S. economy.
Entertainment Network Inc seeks court permission to stream Timothy McVeigh's May 16 execution at Terre Haute via the Web. The company argues First Amendment rights allow live video, challenging current prohibition on sound and video in the chamber. ENI would use a single camera operator or relay the closed circuit feed to victims' families.
Martina Danville, 65, of Red Rock near Thunder Bay, says faith guided her to win $10 million in the April 14 Lotto 649 drawing. She picked numbers reflecting Christian symbolism, including 3, 12, 14, 30, 33 and 40, honoring Jesus’ death and resurrection.
A pithy adage from J. W. Eagan notes that people should not judge a book by its film adaptation. The saying underscores a common caution about comparing literature to cinema.
The Medicine Hat News invites the public to an open house from noon to 5 30 p m at 3257 Dunmore Road S E. Director Gordon Wright says the event is to engage readers and gather input for a better paper. Visitors can tour the building enjoy coffee refreshments and munchies and enter prizes including a DVD player and a remote car starter. Inline skates and a helmet await winners in the colouring contest. Parking access is via Carry Drive S E.
Fire crews battled at least three grass fires near Medicine Hat as dry conditions and gusty winds fanned flames along Holsom Road and Range Road 70. Investigations point to powerlines and TransAlta equipment, with officials noting the danger of a broader disaster in the dry landscape.
Premier Ralph Klein in Edmonton cites energy prices lifting Alberta’s budget windfall to about 10 billion, with 75 percent directed to debt payoff. He warned ministers against rapid spending as April 24 budget tightens to meet population needs while avoiding new debt.
Southeast Albertans will help shape development around Cypress Hills Provincial Park. Matrix Planning and Associates will run a fringe planning study funded by the county park and provincial government at about 68 500 dollars. Three public meetings are planned to gather input on guidelines for development compatible with the park.
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