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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 2000
Page
1
British police report all remaining hostages aboard the Afghan airliner have been released. About 150 people were allowed to depart as the four day crisis concluded. Fate of the hijackers was not yet known. See earlier story on page B6.
A forum led by Premier Ralph Klein's wife faced charges of being a calculated public relations move to win pre election favour. Brian Bechtel of the Edmonton Social Planning Council criticized the $300000 October conference as lacking vision and wasting tax money, while Colleen Klein defended the effort. The Edmonton two day event drew about 1000 participants from social services, youth groups, aboriginal communities and schools and produced 96 recommendations on child health education justice and services integration.
The FBI mobilizes agents to chase saboteurs using zombie computers as seven major sites face hit and run attacks. Janet Reno says outages affect millions of users and may aim to disrupt electronic commerce with motives unclear.
A fragment comparing a saying on silence by Barbara Johnson with a view by Plato on the nation and family, noting the link between private life and national character. The quotes juxtapose individual restraint with broad civic ideals.
Kevin Martin and Rob Bucholz faced a jacket sponsorship code violation at the 2000 Safeway Select Provincial Men's Curling Championship in Medicine Hat. The Edmonton rink was told to alter jackets or forfeit draws after duct tape used to cover sponsorship logos. Martin cited his wife Shauna's accident as a priority and noted a 48 hour window to consult sponsors.
Reform MP Lee Morrison launches a lettered critique urging grassroots members to oppose merging with the Canadian Alliance. He argues the referendum debate is dominated by alliance supporters and warns rebuilding Reform will be easier than selling a new product.
Winnipeg CP reports Ryan Turcan a 31 year old construction worker saved Kim Johnson 39 by catching her as she fell into a deep trench. Johnson was returning to work when a truck clipped her side and knocked her into the hole.
Air BC will run the Hat to Calgary route from April 2 reducing seven daily flights to four as Air Canada completes its takeover of Canadian Airlines. Canadian Regional and Air BC will integrate operations while Canadian Regional is put up for sale for 60 days. The changes follow regulatory conditions and aim to reduce duplication while maintaining service. Community officials warn of potential price and schedule impacts though some say demand will drive any additional flights.
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