02 Jan 1987
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1987
Page
1
The first baby of 1987 in Medicine Hat is a girl, born to Sandra and Warren Jans at 3:03 a.m. January 1 at Medicine Hat and District Hospital. The newborn weighs five pounds and joins the Jans family.
Paul Robson has left the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to become general manager of the Ottawa Rough Riders. Head coach Cal Murphy will assume front office duties for the team.
Calgary police sought clues after a man’s body was found in the garage of evangelist Wadie Farag’s home on New Year’s Day. Det. Bob Barrett said the death is being treated as a homicide and the victim’s name was withheld pending relatives’ notification. Farag, a Seventh Day Adventist pastor who came to Canada from Egypt six years ago, owns the residence.
Four junior hockey Broncos players Brent Ruff Trent Kresse Scott Kruger and Chris Mantyka were killed when their team bus crashed in a snowstorm on the Trans-Canada Highway near Swift Current. Two players Kurt Lackton and Bob Wilkie along with trainer Doug Leavins were released from hospital.
Ottawa reports that U S and Canada clash over a recently signed accord aiming to settle the lumber trade dispute. Senior U S officials say any changes to Canada's 15 percent export tax must gain American approval, risking the agreement reached on December 30.
An editorial argues Ottawa should impose a tax on Canadian lumber exports to raise 500 to 600 million dollars annually, while U S Commerce Secretary Malcolm questions the use of the funds and Canadian lumber producers' benefit from the tax.
A 16-year-old Medicine Hat girl undergoing a 19 week abortion at Calgary General Hospital faced opposition from Mormon parents and a provincial court ruling. She spoke of the hardship and delays, saying the system was unfair and that she chose to end the pregnancy rather than adoption. Her parents lament the outcome while the girl plans to return home amid a tense family situation.
Puerto Rico Governor says arson suspected as cause of Dupont Plaza blaze. Death toll lowered to 53 including two Canadians with 43 bodies recovered and 10 more found. Wardair and locals assess casualties and repatriation plans as investigations continue.
About 500 people signed a form letter opposing removing Sunday bylaw restrictions. Darlene Terry and organizers will deliver letters to City Clerk Larry Godin’s office as council weighs third reading of amendments to delete Sunday references. Councillors consider court ruling implications from the Supreme Court of Canada decision upholding Ontario’s Retail Business Holidays Act and its impact on enforcement.
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