20 Dec 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1997
Page
1
The Canadian dollar fell a quarter of a cent to 69.88 US cents, closing below 70 cents for the first time since March 1986 as traders bet against Bank of Canada rate hikes. Analysts cite global volatility, noting Canada’s strong economy with 4 percent growth and low inflation.
Canadian criticism mounts over a painter hired by Air Canada to cover the airline insignia on a 50 seat regional jet that crashed near Fredericton. Critics call the act improper and potentially dangerous to the investigation though officials deny any compromise of inquiry.
Latimer, convicted in the 1993 poisoning death of his daughter Tracy, is released on a $10,000 recognizance bail after his appeal notice. He must report to Wilkie RCMP, remain on his farm, stay within Saskatchewan, and abstain from alcohol while his legal avenues proceed. His wife Laura accompanies him. The Crown plans to seek leave to appeal the two year sentence.
Lili and Sinisa Mastelica, new arrivals from Yugoslavia with two year old Kristina, celebrate Christmas on January 7 per the Julian Calendar. They describe loneliness away from family but praise Canadian opportunities and events like the Festival of Lights as new traditions.
Nav Canada confirms a nationwide review of navigation systems at 60 airports, including Medicine Hat, initiated before the Fredericton crash. The process could keep or add towers. currently 44 towers exist while 83 airports use flight service stations.
Alberta's $2 million aid package for lost property and pasture praised for pasture coverage but criticized by Granum and Granum Hutterite Colony members. They cite losses including barns, sheds, grain bins, and non insured winter pasture. The fire burned 24,000 hectares after sparks from a ranch garbage burn near Pincher Creek.
A Los Angeles man named Young displays 17 statues including Michelangelo's David on Greek columns along his front yard and Caesar busts on the roof of Youngwood Court drawing neighbor debate. He dismisses critics as he pursues the provocative art setup despite local uproar.
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