20 Aug 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1997
Page
1
Edmonton Community Development Minister Shirley McClellan will not force the Red Deer museum to return the $10,000 grant for a study of gays in central Alberta. She is reviewing the awarding process but won't tackle the morality of using lottery funds for homosexuality.
The US Air Force B 1B Lancer collided with a chain link fence on the Calgary International tarmac while taxiing for takeoff. One wing was damaged. crew declined comment as Calgary police processed the accident report after a weekend at Lethbridge Air Show. The bomber had arrived en route to Dyess AFB, Abilene Texas.
Moscow officials announced Mir’s central computer was back online after a Monday failure. An internal spacewalk from the ruptured Spektr module was planned as the crew of two Russians and one American prepares for risky repairs to keep the aging station flying into the next century.
Clifford Olson told a B C Supreme Court hearing he set up a trust fund for the families of his 11 victims as proof of good character. The judge and victims questioned the fund’s existence and sources, while Olson described royalties and book advances totaling up to 1.3 million dollars.
A 19 year old burglar robbed a daylight Oslo home of silverware a stereo and cash then used his real name to order a taxi. The cabby grew suspicious after pickups and alerted police, leading to a swift arrest and return of all loot.
Saskatchewan will hold a public inquiry into the 1969 Gail Miller nursing assistant murder and Milgaard wrongful conviction. Justice Minister John Nilson said Milgaard and family will begin immediate settlement talks with an interim payment likely soon. Experts expect potential millions. Milgaard's mother stresses accountability over money.
Medicine Hat residents react to city pilots for highway photo radar now under provincial review. People warn it may raise fines and hit businesses while others see safety benefits and broader enforcement. Supporters want proper placement and a public trial to measure impact.
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