Medicine Hat Moves Toward Higher Utility Rates and Provincial Scheme
City officials consider adopting provincial electrical marketing as bylaw readings progress. Rising costs, need for new gas fields, and a 15 percent equity return shape decisions while a court case on natural excise tax lingers.
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Medicine Hat
Utilities
Winston Kerr
Ted Grimm
Cit
Ald
George Davison
Begin and Reagan Rift Over Golan Heights Policy
The article argues Israel relies on U S aid but Begin challenges American preferences over the Golan Heights and arms sales. It notes Israeli fears of Egyptian realignment, Palestinian autonomy, and the danger of oil-driven U S interests. It calls for a combined carrot and stick approach to persuade Begin.
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Menachim Begin
U.S
Israel
Begin
Reagan
Golan Heights
Middle East
America
Sinai
Egypt
Palestinian Liberation Organization
Mr. Begin
Ottawa's isolation deepens as Ottawa politics fall from grace
In 1981 Ottawa's political grip weakened as Liberal credibility slid and Conservatives could form a majority if voters loosened the ballot. The year saw energy deals with western provinces, Trudeau abroad roles, and a growing regional split that left Ottawa isolated and mistrusted amid economic strains.
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Vancouver
Ottawa
Ennui-on-the-Rideau
Quebec
Pierre Trudeau
Paris
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Trudeau
Montebello
Ronnie Reagan
Commonwealth
Australia
Cancun
Mexico
Dispatches
Canada
United Nations
Liberals
Ontario
Gibbon
Bank of Canada
Allan MacEachen
Southam
Ouellet
Michael Warren
New Canada Post Corporation
Warren
Stuart Smith
Science Council of Canada
Liberals launch four quiet announcements amid criticism
The Liberals unveil four major policy moves with minimal publicity. Allan MacEachen adjusts the budget, Andre Quellet raises postal rates, Lloyd Axworthy backs a 51 million job program, and Ouellet promotes aid for homeowners amid urea formaldehyde concerns.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Allan MacEachen
Andre Quellet
Lloyd Axworthy
Ouellet
Jean-Luc Pepin
Axworthy
MacEachen
Boxing Day Golf Dreamer Brightens Medicine Hat
A columnist describes Boxing Day golf as a mind game rather than on icy courses, noting golfers’ fantasy rounds at home, and the humor and tension of real play. He recalls Fred Dawson’s snowbound struggle, contrasts home comfort with outdoor disappointments, and ends with wishes for a happy New Year.
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Palm Springs
California
Maui
Hawaii
Florida
Medicine Hat
Santa
Pete Massey
Ted Jimm
Fred Dawson
Fred
St. Bernards
Connaught
Birdie
Golfer
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