Santa arrests two in Longview drug bust
Santa Claus handed out toys to well behaved children then went to a motel where two Woodland men aged 20 and 25 were arrested after selling him cocaine and offering him a beer. The Cowlitz Wahkiakum Drug Task Force seized cash cocaine packaging materials and drug records in the raid. Captain Hal Mahnke said an agent in a Santa suit helped trap the dealers.
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Alberta extends loan guarantee for PWA six more months
The Alberta government extends a $50 million loan guarantee to PWA Corp until June 30, part of a $120 million package with federal and provincial partners. PWA negotiates similar extensions with other governments as American Airlines pushes a June deadline for a one third stake in Canadian Airlines. The PWA board rejected Air Canada's bid for Canadian's international routes, warning the proposal could end the airline.
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Birth defects linked to Gulf War exposure in U.S. troops
The Guardian reports unusually high birth defects and miscarriages among wives of Gulf War veterans, with cases ranging from blood diseases to club feet. Pentagon denies Gulf Syndrome but Clinton signs a bill prioritizing veterans exposed to toxins. Ammie West of Waynesboro Mississippi voices concern over political neglect.
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Ammie West
Waynesboro
Miss
Michael Jackson defends himself on TV against abuse claims
In a global satellite broadcast from Neverland ranch, Michael Jackson denied child mistreatment allegations and said he is innocent. He described a police body search as humiliating and criticized media manipulation while his lawyer called the statements fair to the American people.
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California
Howard Weitzman
Michael
Gainers saga leaves many Alberta taxpayers in doubt
Alberta observers demand audit for the Gainers takeover losses and deals. Liberal critic Sine Chadi questions government actions, asking how much money was paid to brokers and to an Edmonton PR firm. Auditor General Donald Salmon says no request yet, pledging to address questions if asked.
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Alberta
Sine Chadi
B.C
Edmonton
Burns Foods Ltd
Calgary
Ralph Klein
Donald Salmon
Gainers
Salmon
Gainers Workers
Association of Alberta Taxpayers
Peter Pocklington
Ian Strang
Alberta liquor privatization prompts heavy red tape and price hikes
Calgary reports privatization of Alberta liquor stores sparks delays and confusion. Business leaders say prices will rise with beer from 2.75 to 3.50 and draught from 2.95 to 4.00 as private firms take over warehousing and retailing. about 1,500 workers face layoffs and 200 stores close. The government aims for proceeds around 75 million from asset sales while maintaining profits near 434 million from the former monopoly.
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Rowlands
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Alberta
Ralph Klein
Alberta Liquor Control Board
Alberta Union of Public Employees
Ex-girlfriend to stand trial over HIV injection case
Marilyn Tan, 33, the former partner of Edmonton photographer Don Boland, is to face a jury on charges of aggravated assault and uttering a death threat. The case involves an alleged HIV contaminated syringe and a publication ban limits further details. Tan has not entered a plea. a January trial date was set.
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Marilyn Tan
Don Boland
Tan
North America
Centre For Disease Control
Boland
Jeanette Kunkel
Dr. Tilley
Alberta to shift nurses to home care under reform plan
MLA JEFF WELKE says home care will rise as Alberta cuts 900 million from health budget by 1997. Lyle Oberg estimates about 9,700 full time and 9,300 part time nurses will transition, not be lost, with funds moved from acute to community care. We Care Home Health Services in Medicine Hat notes rising demand. nurses may move to private firms unless funds follow to regional boards. Community advocates say a well funded transition could reduce costs and improve comfort, while concerns about privatization and system funding persist.
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the News
Bow Valley
Lyle Oberg
Alberta
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Brooks
Penny Gardner
We Care Home Health Services
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We Care
Heather Smith
United Nurses of Alberta
Lennie Kerr
Smith
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