28 Feb 2003
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 2003
Page
1
Obituary notes Fred Rogers creator and host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood has died. The tribute column highlights his influence on children’s television and his gentle teaching style as a cultural staple.
The article investigates how the author obtained police photographs for a book on the Karla Homolka case, detailing sources, permissions, and ethical concerns in acquiring crime scene and suspect images. It notes police archives, media access rules, and possible consent or releases involved.
Fragmented text shows newsroom contact numbers 528-NEWS and 528-NEWS, circulation lines 627-1101 and 528-5767, with classified line 527-1244 and 526-SOLD. No clear events or persons identified.
Alberta Premier Ralph Klein backed Energy Minister Murray Smith who urged conservation amid high natural gas prices. Klein said the sweater comment was not flippant and noted energy costs remain lower in Alberta than elsewhere in Canada. He discussed the budget aims including infrastructure funding and a new sustainability fund.
Ottawa signals no plan for substantial ground forces to Iraq while stressing no ruling out that option. Defence Minister John McCallum cites Afghanistan commitments as preventing large troop deployments for a year or more, though a military spokesperson says ground participation could still occur if decided. Ships planes and JTF-2 may be considered.
Union leaders report both optimism and fear over a proposed cross training merger of Medicine Hat fire and ambulance staff. The plan aims to create an integrated emergency service with new medical director support and quality assurance roles while addressing concerns on seniority and pay scales. Council will review the proposal and a new southwest emergency services station is planned.
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