06 Dec 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1994
Page
1
Laurie Soutar and David McMahon married during a greyhound race intermission at Churchill Park Cambridge Ontario. The couple who have kept dogs for two decades said racing is a central part of their lives and chose a non traditional wedding as their second marriage.
Premier Jacques Parizeau tabled a draft bill proposing a question for next year’s sovereignty referendum asking Quebecers to rate the act declaring Quebec’s sovereignty Yes or No. Opposition accuses the move of pre determining voter choice and being undemocratic.
Federal Justice Minister Allan Rock said a national gun registry will require provincial funds and that Alberta may incur extra costs. He noted no precise figure but cited an $85 million federal cost over five years and a plan to register about 6 million rifles and shotguns starting in 1998.
The Medicine Hat News suffered a three hour press shutdown due to a mechanical failure. Publisher John Weimer apologized for the delay and praised colleagues and community helpers including Colleen Campbell, Tabor Times, CHAT and CIJCY radio, and carriers for ensuring the paper rolled off the press after repairs.
The United Nations rejected Serb demands for assurances of no NATO air strikes in exchange for the release of detained peacekeepers. The talks involved UN commander Sir Michael Rose and Serb leaders, with 55 Canadian troops among those held.
RCMP in Taber summon media to a 2 p.m. news conference on the Eileen McCoy homicide as investigators hold back details. One suspect, Jeffrey Thomas Thurston, 20, remains in custody in Lethbridge after unrelated charges. A note was recovered from Thurston's cell amid investigations.
Premier Ralph Klein criticized Ty Lund after a premature For Sale sign appeared on Swan Hills waste treatment plant. The province with a 40 percent stake plans a board review before any sale and seeks an updated operating deal with Bovar Inc. to reduce taxpayer subsidies.
Alderman Duane Roset says a $50,000 Ernst and Young study may have been influenced by council opinions on garbage trucks. He notes missing options like automated and privatized waste services, while chair Ken Sauer defends the draft. The utilities committee will review and report back.
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