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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1981
Page
4
Utilities Minister Larry Shaben says Medicine Hat may delay deciding on joining the province's electrical marketing scheme. If rates rise for opting in, residents may face a period of higher charges. the decision hinges on the city's court case with the federal government and potential tax changes.
MP Gary Gurbin resigns from support for Joe Clark as Conservative leader after threatening to quit at a caucus meeting. The dispute highlights regional splits within the party amid rising Liberal leadership speculation. The outcome may hinge on a leadership review and Liberal moves.
Hansard records Vermilion Viking MLA Tom Lysons speaking during an all night filibuster on a government motion to limit debate on Heritage Fund capital estimates and fund appropriation bills. He comments that money reveals character and criticizes those who cannot save.
Andrew Snaddon recalls how Christmas gifts evolved at Canadian papers. He notes The Herald paid service bonuses, The Edmonton Journal handed unplucked birds, and later policies granted turkeys to families while adapting to changing roles for married women and single staff.
Allan Fotheringham discusses John Turner and Clark in Canadian politics. He jokes Trudeau may clone himself using qualities from Lalonde Roberts Axworthy Cosgrove and others, while Jimmy Coutts campaigns to keep Trudeau in power. He notes Clark's vanity flaw, calls for leadership convention, and lampoons Bennett on a Tokyo stage.
Ottawa reports reveal intra party strife within the Tories as Gary Gurbin calls for Joe Clark’s reaffirmation or resignation. Backbenchers press for an air clearing, while some blame the press for the leadership turmoil. The lasting impact could be a caucus leadership showdown early next year.
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