21 Dec 1990
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1990
Page
1
A Prince George driver was locked out of a warm car when his dog pressed the lock button in subminus 30 C. The dog stayed warm because the engine was running, and Ron's Towing rescued the man after the incident.
Alberta Attorney General Ken Rostad brands another environmental review of the Oldman River dam a foolhardy waste of funds after a Federal Court judge refused Alberta's bid to halt the process. Justice Paul Rouleau defended continuing the review, noting prior orders to proceed. Friends of the Oldman River Dam and officials argued delays persist. Canada faces a slow post recession climb, OECD says. The organization cites energy strength and trade as cushions, while inflation and energy prices shape the pace of recovery. The OECD projects a short, shallow Canadian recession amid U.S. downturns.
Bonneau Page A2 reports a humorous motto or caption reflecting stubborn resolve with a witty line about performing odd stunts. The piece centers on a light hearted take likely from local coverage and evokes a playful tone.
The UN Security Council adopted a watershed resolution criticizing Israel's treatment of Palestinians in occupied territories. Diplomats view it as a first step toward possible action, but its teeth are questioned and outcomes remain uncertain amid Israeli rejection and Western support. Leaders from Canada and Yemen weighed in on the terms and impact. The United States framed the measure as a warning to Israel.
Premier Don Getty announced approval for Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries pulp mill in northern Alberta drawing cheers and protests. The decision included a fresh 100 million loan atop 375 million in prior aid, with the project now set at 1.6 billion and expected to hire about 1,300 direct workers.
Ottawa reports major banks will reduce their prime rate by 0.5 percentage points to 12.75 percent today after the Bank of Canada lowered its key rate to 11.78 percent from 12.01 percent. The move signals a domino effect on consumer loans and mortgages, with Royal Bank also cutting Visa card charges to 19.25 percent.
Louise Smith and Cam McCulloch report Ken Hauck Towing sees about 250 calls in three days as temperatures dip into the 30s. Tow truck crews face long waits, frozen equipment, and hazardous conditions, with forecast easing of the cold by weekend as milder air moves in.
British Prime Minister John Major insists there can be no compromise with Iraq and says Saddam Hussein must withdraw from Kuwait fully. President Bush warns Saddam will be defeated if war occurs, as seven congressmen brief him after Gulf visits.
Ottawa dispatch reports full time women earned 23001 dollars last year or 65.8 percent of men's 35073 dollars, barely changed from 1994. Phebe Jane Poole of the National Action Committee calls for stronger pay equity laws and broader coverage to curb discriminatory pay practices.
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