09 Dec 1993
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1993
Page
1
Yale economist Joel Waldfogel estimates Americans will spend about a billion on unwanted gifts by December 26. He notes the economy gains from the gifts but suggests giving cash or donating unwanted items to charity as ways to avoid the trap.
The Globe and Mail reports the cabinet will likely approve a rise in unemployment insurance premiums for workers and employers starting January 1, adding up to 800 million to federal coffers next year. The 1994 employee maximum would reach 1,245.40, up from 613.60 five years earlier, amid protests that higher rates deter hiring.
A Calgary report urges universal health care premiums for all Albertans and extra fees for non essential services as part of a plan to reduce health costs. It calls for regional hospital boards and a commission to define basic services while Premier Klein’s government pushes to slash deficits.
Five year suit by Bob Reidy against Mayor Ted Grimm John Hirsch and Grant Gardiner moves toward trial after Justice A B Sulatycky sets January 15 1994 court date. Gardiner and Medicine Hat Real Estate Board Co operative remain defendants with six others. Reidy claims improper actions in the 1979 land sale.
Premier Mike Harcourt warned Alberta risks a declaration of war by restricting Alberta firms from B C public contracts. He cited grievances including welfare refunds and loss of jobs to B C as Alberta retaliatory measures draw strong reaction from Edmonton.
An admitted gunman, charged with multiple counts, opened a rampage citing racism as motive. Police found four pages of notes titled Reasons for this in his pocket, detailing why he targeted white or Asian victims. More than a dozen people were injured or killed in the Tuesday incident. Authorities are investigating institutions and individuals connected to the case.
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