22 Feb 2003
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 2003
Page
1
In Medicine Hat collectors chase vintage issues as a growing hobby with shop gatherings and local buyers trading prized comics. Enthusiasts cite nostalgia and investment value while communities share tips on preserving fragile issues.
A gasoline barge unloading at Staten Island exploded, blackening the New York skyline and killing at least one worker. The incident prompted a formal government response as Premier Ralph Klein criticized federal policies in a letter to Prime Minister Jean Chretien, replying to Stephane Dion's prior note.
Scrambled contact fragments list numbers and labels for local classifieds including 527-1101 028-5767 528-NEWS 527-1244 526-SOLD with no clear item description. The readable parts resemble telephones and section identifiers rather than a complete notice or advertisement.
About 1,400 teachers including hundreds from Saskatchewan attended the Success through Sharing session at Medicine Hat College. Local business owners report strong demand from out of town educators and related tourism activity, with hotels and restaurants benefiting during February.
Barbara Kenworthy examines stained glass pieces at the Cultural Centre Hat Art Club studio while taking a weekend workshop led by artist Vicki Bachand. Contact 527 7979 for details.
In West Warwick Rhode Island the Great White concert sparked a deadly blaze as flames and smoke trapped patrons. Fire officials said the 60 year old building lacked a sprinkler system and no city permit for pyrotechnics.
Ottawa transfers firearms licensing and registration from the Justice Ministry to the Solicitor General by April 1 to stabilize costs and improve operations. Justice Minister Martin Cauchon says the change lets Justice focus on policy and legal services while Easter’s department applies stronger administration and enforcement expertise. Critics see political motives and warn the shift may not fix underlying issues.
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