21 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1992
Page
1
Police said Joseph Katzianer, 37, from Philadelphia, was nabbed after stopping a officer for directions to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. A knife, 45 gold rings, heroin, and other drugs were found in his car. He faced charges of armed robbery weapon and drug offences.
Russia's Finance Ministry sent 66 million Canadian dollars to the Canadian Wheat Board via Vnesheconombank, the first payment on a 100 million dollar debt. The Russian firm Exportkhleb, partly government owned, reported delays dating to 1991 as the dispute over a 1.5 billion Canadian credit line and 100 million overrun led to halted deliveries. The broader debt of the former Soviet Union sits around 84 billion Canadian dollars, with Russia accounting for about two thirds.
Hingston, 85, reflects on initiating the Alberta Senior Games in 16 years of effort from Calgary to Edmonton. He recalls pitching support, fundraising, and volunteers, noting ongoing province sponsorship and future outreach challenges for aging participants. He urges seniors to seize opportunities.
Police resumed patrols at Kanesatake Oka after a confrontation with masked Mohawks near the golf course. No arrests were made as Mohawks set up barricades and officials planned talks with Quebec officials to resolve the dispute over self policing and territory.
A $600 million deal transfers Procter and Gamble’s Wapiti River pulp mill in Grande Prairie Alberta to U S firm Weyerhaeuser. The purchase includes P G pulp mills in Grande Prairie and Georgia and related sawmills. completion hinges on government approvals by year end.
Ottawa leaders push for a stronger economic union as premiers discuss aboriginal self government. Mulroney says 7 provinces representing 50 percent of the population could approve trade barrier removal, while concerns from Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island loom. B C Prem Harcourt seeks a better Senate deal and Western premiers press for policy leeway to favor local industries.
Preston Manning argues the watered down pact lacks equal, elected representation for the West. Ray Martin calls the plan lunacy for increasing Quebec power in the Commons. Alberta Premier Getty pushes for an elected Senate with province parity and veto power over taxes on resources.
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