18 Aug 1998
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1998
Page
1
Canadian Foreign Minister Christine Stewart says Canada will ratify the Kyoto climate pact to curb greenhouse gases, asserting federal authority and no provincial veto. Ralph Klein has opposed the treaty in its current form, demanding major changes before Alberta would ratify.
Canadian Press reports that Reform Leader Preston Manning faces internal discord as Jim Hart resigns his Reform caucus badge. Tom Flanagan says Hart's exit eases Manning's position and dampens a possible direct challenge, while pension-plan controversy swirls around Reform.
President Bill Clinton admitted in a nationally televised address that he had an inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky. He said the conduct was a critical lapse in judgment and he was solely responsible, while denying he pressured anyone to lie or obstruct justice.
Across bars, stores, and campuses, Americans watched the president reveal private secrets and split opinions followed. Some called it a closed chapter while others branded him an incurable teenager or said he lied, illustrating enduring partisan divides and renewed faith among some supporters.
Medicine Hat Public School District No. 76 trustees defeated a 3.2 million three year levy by a 2-2 vote. If approved, a $100 000 home would pay about $85.30 more yearly, funding up to 20 additional teachers to reduce class sizes. Trustees debated funding needs, auto funding rules, and political will.
Randell James Baker, 45, allegedly shot 47 year old Robert Callahan in the head with a .22 rifle in a bizarre cap game. The men played whenever one gained a new baseball cap, and Baker fired from about two meters without warning. Alcohol is suspected to have influenced the incident.
RCMP describe a tragic Labrador pick berry attack on Zacharias Island near Hopedale. Betty Gauntlett, 45, and her 10 year old son Daniel Obed died after eight sled dogs attacked as the family browsed berries. the husband heard the commotion and found them lifeless.
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