Canada offers six month grace period for gun licence applicants
The Justice Department plans to grant immune status for six months to owners who apply by the January deadline but have not yet received a licence. Police will not charge those who act before the deadline. Ammunition purchases remain restricted for unlicensed owners.
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Dodge named Bank of Canada governor amid independence concerns
Canadian Press reports Oz Dodge former deputy finance minister will take over as Bank of Canada governor from Gordon Thiessen on February 1 1999. Dodge signals commitment to low inflation policy and independence while praised by Finance Minister Paul Martin for his domestic and international finance experience. He intends to maintain Thiessen era policy.
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Moose rescued from Thunder Bay harbour and returned to wild
A bewildered 18 month old bull moose wandered onto Thunder Bay harbour ice about 70 metres from shore and weighed 450 kilograms. Firefighters stabilized the animal and, after a tranquilizer was shot by a conservation officer, the moose was sedated and released back to the wild.
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Deb Cooper
Taber Boil Water Order Over Turbidity Rise
The Chinook Health Region issued a boil water order for Taber after the water treatment plant showed turbidity at 1.6, above safe levels. Officials cited a filtration system issue and possible chemical coagulant problem. marine high risk facilities were alerted. Chlorinators remain functional and no illness is reported.
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Paul Hasselback
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Medicine Hat school trustees vote to raise stipends
After six years of frozen salaries, Medicine Hat School District No. 76 trustees approved a pay raise 3-2. Chair Karen Charlton will see her monthly stipend rise to 1060 and Vice Chair Fred Kramer to 1000 starting Jan 1 2001. three other trustees will earn 939. Charlton and Kramer opposed the increase amid concerns about public reaction.
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Rooke
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