Supreme Court to hear Daigle abortion appeal next week
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear Chan tal Daigle's appeal of a Quebec injunction banning abortion. The injunction remains in effect as Daigle, 22 weeks pregnant, awaits a ruling. Demonstrators protest outside the court as Parliament is urged to craft a new abortion law.
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Osterman ouster fuels Alberta political backlash
Premier Don Getty fires Connie Osterman over the collapse of two Principal Investment firms. Former minister Marv Moore says rural Conservatives will pay the price, citing hurt in Three Hills and anger among voters. Principal Group investors plan a response to Alberta's compensation offer.
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Alberta
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Getty
Three Hills
Bert Brown
Brown
Code
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Associated Investors
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Peter Lougheed
Israeli hostage crisis escalates amid threats in Lebanon
Pro Iran linked groups threaten further executions after William Higgins is shown hanged. They promise to kill Anglican envoy Terry Waite unless Shiite cleric Sheik Abdul Karim Obeid is freed. Israeli jets attack Shiite sites as tensions rise with Hezbollah and calls for prisoner swaps continue.
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U.S
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Sheik
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Embassy wine party in Washington eyed for Alberta tourism boost
Alberta officials defend a Washington reception for U S convention organizers to lure meetings to the province. Don Sparrow says cost shared by federal and provincial budgets with Alberta paying about 40 000. Attendees include Horsman Getty Sparrow travel industry reps and culinary chefs with hopes of future convention bookings. Critics call it wasteful but officials say even one booking will repay the expense.
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Washington
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Bernard Campbell
Campbell
New Democrat
Jerry Doyle
Bumper crops bypass south Alberta farmers face drought
In southeast Alberta farmers report weak yields after a good spring start. Emma Edwardson and Walter Skappak note drought in the Redcliff and Acadia Valley regions, while forecasts hint at a provincial record harvest if rains return. Government payments fade as 1989 90 crop year begins.
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John Morriss
Prairies
Manitoba
Drug probe praised worldwide by inquiry head
Toronto based inquiry into drugs in sport reports sweeping progress in eliminating steroid use. Judge Charles Dubin calls evidence from 80 witnesses over 60 days remarkable and notes praise from England and other nations. The probe aims to curb cheating in amateur sport with international impact.
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AIDS suspect bites cop sparks attempted murder charge
Edmonton police weigh charging a man alleged to carry AIDS with attempted murder after he bit a patrol constable on the hand during a domestic dispute. Homicide detectives and the Attorney General’s department are involved as tests determine infection risk.
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