16 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1992
Page
1
A leading designer abandons Europe and North American hubs to establish his studio in a rain-soaked city. The move underscores a shift toward atmospheric inspiration and cost-effective operations amid urban renewal and creative networks.
In Taylor Michigan a 40 year old man Bob Bittner bowled a 300 in the Monday Night Men’s League then collapsed and died of a heart attack within 30 minutes. He had the lanes to himself after a delay and was cheered as he finished.
Three people were arrested after trying to cash a stolen 932203 dollar UN cheque intended for the United Nations Environment Programme Multilateral Ozone Fund. They failed to deposit in three accounts, were briefly accepted by a Shearson Lehman branch, then funds were frozen. They face criminal possession of stolen property and are held on bail from 50000 to 150000. The cheque is now deposited in the UN account.
The OECD forecasts Canada will have the strongest growth among major economies over the next two years with 3.2 per cent growth in 1993 and 4.2 per cent in 1994, but unemployment averaging 11.3 per cent next year and easing only to 10.8 per cent in 1994. The OECD foresees 1.3 per cent growth this year.
Alberta Premier Ralph Klein named a leaner cabinet built around his leadership win, sidelining rivals including Nancy Betkowski who declined key posts. Betkowski said she will continue to serve constituents outside cabinet as Klein emphasizes renewal.
Canadian paratroopers from the Airborne Regiment arrive in Baidoa after a 31 hour flight to relieve U S Marines and French troops. The 825 strong force will include infantry armored reconnaissance and support troops while relief workers boost aid to starving residents amid the U S led operation.
Edmonton CP reports Alberta Premier Ralph Klein unveiled his cabinet in precedence order. Notable appointees include Peter Elzinga deputy premier and federal affairs minister, Ken Kowalski deputy premier and public works minister, Jim Dinning as treasurer, Don Sparrow economic development minister, Shirley McClellan health minister, Pat Black energy minister, Dick Fowler justice minister, Stockwell Day labor minister, Halvar Johnson education minister, and Brian Evans environment minister.
Ottawa will spend 25 million dollars in a national challenge to combat breast cancer. Bouchard announced 20 million over five years for a research fund, 2.7 million for projects at five cancer centres to spread information, and 2.3 million to support screening education and professional training. Survivors urged involvement in decision making.
U.S. officials indict chess champion Bobby Fischer for playing a $5 million match in Yugoslavia in violation of sanctions. He could face up to 10 years in prison, while prosecutors note his war region support allegations amid civil war. Fischer has not returned to face trial.
Calgary based PWA Corp the parent of Canadian Airlines International plans a partnership with American Airlines. A worker letter shows 467 jobs will be cut as the agreement takes effect with losses spread across information services reservations accounting operations planning international base operations pricing and yield management and food and beverage services. PWA hopes to seal a conditional deal with American before Christmas.
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