02 Dec 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1994
Page
1
San Carlos bans feeding pigeons with fines up to 250 dollars. Merchants complain the birds foul streets and roost on rooftops while officials say the problem is worsened by feeding and care from residents. Council member Tom Davids cites intentional feeding as a factor.
Roger Warren testified that voices in his head urged confession to planting a bomb at Giant mine in 1992 killing nine. He described the ordeal as like a horror movie and said a rational voice and a taunting one spoke to him since 1993.
Bloc Quebecois leader Lucien Bouchard faces three to four months of rehabilitation after necrotizing fasciitis led to the amputation of his left leg. Doctors said his condition improved, he remains out of danger, and he plans to continue his political career with support from family and allies.
The article details Lucien Bouchard born December 22 1938 in St Coeur Marie Quebec his political rise with the Bloc Quebecois and his critical health crisis following leg amputation and severe infection as Quebec and Canada watch. Prime figures from Quebec including Premier Jacques Parizeau comment as Bouchard remains in intensive care.
Todd Nogier reports tight lipped officials at Canadian Forces Base Suffield on cutbacks announced by the federal government. The base employs 245 military and 650 civilian staff. Defence Minister Collenette says funds are insufficient for a 66,700 member army, while analysts warn the 60,000 target in 1999 strains capabilities for peacekeeping and sovereignty protection.
Ottawa opposition grows as Reform MP Deborah Grey says provinces must fund administer and enforce a proposed national firearms registry tied to a broad gun control package. Saskatchewan Alberta and other leaders express doubts about effectiveness and scope while Justice Minister Allan Rock pushes for broader restrictions.
Premier Ralph Klein says pay raises for public servants and possibly MLAs could occur once the provincial deficit is eliminated. He rules out immediate increases due to poor optics amid spending cuts and notes a revived study by an independent commission will update earlier findings.
Ottawa reports a five group coalition representing over 500000 seniors unveiled a report criticizing governments for eroding pension programs. They urge no cuts and threaten tactics including mail campaigns, Parliament Hill protest, and possible political action if their demands are ignored.
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