Edmonton exotic dancers blocked from hospital gift plan
Up Front reports Showgirls nightclub raised 2500 by charging 10 for photos to buy gifts for Alberta Children's Health Foundation at University Hospital but the foundation rejected donations from a socially fringe group. Foundation officials suggested they look to a more receptive charity.
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Showgirls
Alberta Children’s Health Foundation
University Hospital
John Mullen
Foundation
Tom Lapointe
Mullen
Lapointe
PM off the hook JENNIFER DITCHBURN
The RCMP complaints commission chair Shirley Heafey said the prime minister is not within the commission’s mandate. Retired judge Ted Hughes will restart the inquiry in January focusing on RCMP conduct amid political interference debates.
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Ottawa
RCMP
Complaints Commission
Cident
Shirley Heafey
Heafey
Ted Hughes
Vancouver
City Budget Highlights Focus on Taxes and Rates
The 1999 Medicine Hat budget proposes a 3.76 percent property tax rise. Gas rates climb to 1.50 per gigajoule for the first 30 units with higher charges for 70 and 100 unit blocks. Monthly gas service charge goes to 7. Capital spending leaps 87.8 percent to 62.3 million dollars. Electric rates unchanged for Hat residents. outsiders see increases. Mike Stimpson staff writer.
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Hat
Redcliff
Dunmore
Medicine Hat approves 1999 budget with tax and utility hikes
Medicine Hat council approves a 1999 budget raising property taxes by 3.76 percent and water sewer charges by 6.7 percent. Gas charges switch to a three tier rate, rising to 1.50, 1.60, and 1.65 per gigajoule beyond 30, 40, and 100 gigajoules respectively. Transit fares climb 15 cents to 1.40. The plan funds nine new staff and infrastructure needs as foreseen by Mayor Ted Grimm and Chief Commissioner Bob Nicolay.
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Medicine Hat
Bob Nicolay
Alder
Ted Grimm
Nicolay
Public Services Committee
Ald
Julie Friesen
Tower Estates
Cannbt
Santa Fund delivers hampers to Medicine Hat families
The Santa Claus Fund will deliver turkeys or hams, toys, and staples to more than 550 Medicine Hat families this morning. Executive director Holly Beauchamp notes 557 families (1,659 people) will benefit, up from 505 last year as donations rose to about $91,000. Volunteers begin at 7:30 AM delivering hampers mountain of goods including food, toys, and personal items. Santa Claus Fund president Alan Poirier praises volunteers for enabling Christmas generosity despite hardship.
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Santa’ ‘Claus
Holly Beauchamp
Medicine Hat’ News
Santa Claus Fund
Alan Poirier
Jichamp
Heduchamp
Benth
Drunk Driver Collides After City Helpeller Refuses Route
A London Ontario driver who asked a passerby for directions received unexpected danger as a drunk motorist rammed into the good Samaritan after the request. Police report the incident unfolded in London with no serious injuries.
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London, Ont
Samaritan
Former presidents urge censure in Clinton impeachment
Ford and Carter urge a bipartisan censure resolution to end the impeachment proceedings. They argue Clinton lied under oath and urge the House to heed historical judgment, noting precedents from past administrations and amnesty cases.
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Ormer
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Carter
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