09 Feb 2002
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 2002
Page
1
Today the Medicine Hat News dedicates two full pages to XIX Olympic Winter Games coverage. Opening Ceremonies are highlighted on pages A6 and A7 with photos and summaries.
Alberta moves toward its first private hospital as the College of Physicians and Surgeons approves a Calgary extension surgery facility. Health Minister Mar notes final approval required and emphasizes publicly paid services with safeguards for the public system.
A Russian proverb notes a wise man with long ears and big eyes speaks little. It uses imagery to imply listening and restraint as virtues.
Catriona Le May Dean heads the Canadian team as the XIX Olympic Winter Games open in Salt Lake City Utah. Security is the tightest in history due to terror threats while Canada enters with high hopes for a strong showing. The page A6-7 provides full ceremony coverage.
Alberta Premier Ralph Klein drew fire after saying in Tokyo that a teacher earns about the same as a Canadian counterpart after 30 years, noting longer hours and fewer holidays in Japan. The Alberta Teachers’ Association criticized him as the “Globetrotting Premier” and questioned his stance amid looming teacher strikes.
CUPW says eight Prairie Parcel Xpress employees, contracted by Canada Post, may strike within weeks over wages. Canada Post denies impending disruption and pledges contingencies while urging residents of Medicine Hat and Lethbridge to expect possible mail delays.
Tiger the Edmonton cat has 27 toes, seven on three paws and six on one, the most in the world per Guinness. The feline will appear in Guinness World Record Museums if the record holds through August. Owner Garth Ukrainetz calls the news joyful. Tiger lives with Ukrainetz, his wife, and two other cats in Leduc and Edmonton.
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