15 Dec 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1997
Page
1
Police say the Internet accelerates child pornography exchanges and makes offenders easier to detect. Det. Const. Frank Goldschmidt of Project P notes most cases are Internet related, with a six-officer unit overwhelmed by volume. Tips drive investigations and cyber stakeouts help catch suspects.
The loonie remains weak despite Friday’s 0.5 point rate rise by the Bank of Canada. Asia’s economic problems or further Canadian rate hikes could keep the currency soft for months, raising costs for travel and debt. The currency closed at 70.42 cents US, with analysts signaling continued pressure and higher borrowing costs as the economy slows and unemployment stays high.
American psychologist Professor Jim Hoot from Buffalo says taking a child to Santa's grotto is abusive. He argues 18 month olds suffer separation anxiety when sight of parents is lost and older children feel confusion over Santa's fantasy. He suggests parents sit on Santa's other knee until kids understand.
Fire raged across parched prairie Sunday causing widespread destruction from the Porcupine Hills area northeast toward Highways 2 and 22. The 25 km wide blaze destroyed homes, killed livestock, and prompted evacuation of about half of Granum’s 350 residents as crews fight to determine casualties and damage.
At Police Point Park Interpretive Centre in Medicine Hat volunteers host a holiday scene with bird feeder crafts for kids, a kid friendly gift shop, hot chocolate for visitors, and hay rides sponsored by the Lions Club. Child shoppers can wrap gifts to support the centre on a trial three week return.
The Prairies saw record highs with Medicine Hat reaching 15 C as El Nino brings unusually warm, dry weather. Environment Canada reported eight new northern Alberta records by Saturday noon while forecasters warn El Nino may be weakening and milder conditions could fade in January or February.
Allan Turner 50 was dismissed from CanWest Shopping Centre after disciplining a girl who cut in line. A week later he is set to become Colwood Plaza's first Santa Claus as merchants claim he did not get a fair shake.
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