26 Feb 2003
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 2003
Page
1
Hatters club stages a brave wrestling showcase attracting crowd interest and praise for the unique display. Brighter moments and spirited performances drew attention to the undercard action and athletic effort.
A lawsuit filed against the Alberta government alleges abuse in foster care placements. The action names provincial authorities and seeks compensation for affected individuals, asserting systemic failures and harm from official oversight. The case centers on documented incidents and the responsibility of state agencies.
Richard Hartness chased gold medals at the Western Canadian Swimming Championships as Sports starts on A8.
The public services committee supports building an emergency services station in the southwest with a merged fire and ambulance model. An $80 000 Fire Etc. study for Vermilion cites four minute fire and six minute ambulance targets and growth-driven demand, noting costs around 3 million and possible Southeast placement later.
Albertans press Premier Klein to provide rebates amid natural gas prices more than doubling since 2002. Edmonton and Calgary join calls, with Lethbridge and Medicine Hat officials voicing concerns. Opposition leaders urge action as gas bills rise and a proposed 20 percent Atco increase looms, sparking debate over protections and affordability.
The White House stated that Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi leaders would be legitimate targets if the United States goes to war. Ari Fleischer said command and control and top generals are targets under international law. A 1976 ban on assassinating foreign leaders was extended in 1981 by Reagan. Bush could overturn it, but Fleischer did not confirm. Senator Fitzgerald claimed Bush said he would likely order Saddam’s death if a clear shot existed, a claim Fitzgerald later avoided discussing.
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