Falklands crisis deepens as diplomacy stalls in London and Buenos Aires
Argentina’s junta expects a British attack before the weekend while the United States proposes a revised plan. Britain extends its sea blockade to air traffic and prepares paratroop reinforcements as talk of a diplomatic solution fades. Reports of submarine threats and limited troop landings surface amid warnings of a long, bloody campaign.
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Montreal Mayor Aims Billion-Dollar Tres Grande Vitesse
Montreal mayor Jean Dropecu unveils a plan for a high speed rail project named Tres grande vitesse aiming to connect major cities. The concept follows the success of a French line reaching 380 kilometres an hour between Paris and Lyon, highlighted since last November.
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Weather Preview and Political Note Teasers
Cloudy with showers forecast and a high of 12 degrees. map on page 34. Senator Ernest Manning says high spending governments ignoring the people should be voted out. discussion on page 2. Court action may challenge Medicine Hat taxi bylaw on page 3.
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Racquetime Hosts Major Western Canada Racquetball Tournament
Racquetime runs its annual racquetball tournament at the Hat, drawing participants of many ages shapes and sizes in what organizers call one of the region’s largest events.
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Gretzky powers Canada to 6-0 win over Sweden at worlds
Wayne Gretzky scored three goals and assisted on two as Canada routed Sweden 6-0 at the world championships to clinch at least bronze. Canada finished 5-2-3 with 12 points, while Soviet Union clinched gold. Bill Barber, Mike Gartner, and Craig Hartsburg added goals. Gilles Meloche posted the shutout.
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Medicine Hat CUPE workers apply for strike vote
Medicine Hat non medical staff at the Medicine Hat and District Hospital filed with Alberta’s labor relations board to hold a strike vote by May 9. Local 189 president Joe Schafer says mediation continues with the Alberta Hospitals Association over key issues including part time worker benefits and contract terms.
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Werlin
Blairmore
Lethbridge
Alsands decision delayed as tax offer reviewed
Ottawa reports a Friday decision on the 13 billion Alsands synthetic oil plant is delayed while Shell Canada Gulf Canada and Petro Canada study a revised federal and Alberta incentives package. Officials say a firm deal remains none and an April 30 deadline looms.
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Hull
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Tigers appoint Russ Farwell as new general manager
Medicine Hat owner George Maser named 26 year old Russ Farwell new Tigers general manager for next season. Farwell, previously Calgary Wranglers assistant GM and Billings Bighorns head coach, will hire a coach, recruit players, pursue an affiliate, and boost youth development while guiding the rebuilding effort.
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Canadians cut postal use after historic rate hike
Canadians react to the largest postal rate increase by sharply reducing mail use. CMMA president Frank Ferguson says volume dropped up to 25 percent since January, while Post Office spokesman Mike Rapsey cites no figures and notes projected declines aligned with forecasts. Industry groups report anger among small businesses and seek surveys to gauge service perceptions.
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Crown Agency
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