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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1992
Page
1
In Williams Lake British Columbia Wrestling Day became an official civic holiday in 1959 and was observed with the town quiet and stores closed. After removal in 1977 the holiday sparked controversy and was restored in 1978 under pressure from local businessmen and residents.
Calgary Flames send disgruntled center Doug Gilmour to Toronto along with Jamie Macoun Ric Nattress and Rick Wamsley as part of a 10-player swap. Kent Manderville joins Leafs. Toronto sends Gary Leeman Craig Berube Michel Petit Alexander Godynuk and Jeff Reese. Gilmour unhappy with contract, left Calgary January 1 to protest. TBILISI AP Georgian opposition forms military council to replace President Gamsakhurdia amid 12 days of fierce fighting. The council claims all state power starting January 2 and a state of emergency in Tbilisi.
The article quotes a man proclaiming violence if girls did not cooperate. Police and community leaders respond as the incident prompts safety reviews and calls for protection measures. The report highlights fear and a demand for accountability.
In Moscow shoppers lament price spikes as state controls end. Eggs rise to 12 rubles for 10, bread jumps to 2.75 rubles, and meat becomes unaffordable for many retirees. Pensioners report tighter budgets while some workers still struggle to feed families.
Salvadorans greet a New Year peace pact aimed at ending 12 years of civil war. Rebels resume Radio Give Peace a Chance and a station plays Beethoven Ode to Joy as celebrations echo mixed optimism. Details remain to be settled with a nine month ceasefire to start February 1 and further talks on reform and rebel integration underway.
Federal royal commissions and major inquiries in 1991 set cost records and stirred debate. Nine inquiries questioned constitutional and economic issues while considering lowering the voting age. Budgets exceed 100 million dollars with multi year spending. notable cases include the National Transportation commission and the Citizens Forum on Canada’s Future led by Keith Spicer.
The two cent rise in standard stamp prices draws mixed reactions from businesses. Royal Bank of Canada notes about $1,000 extra yearly mail costs for special letters, while Canada Post says bulk mail remains unaffected. Housing and mall operators face higher postage as costs rise in other sectors, yet some firms plan to absorb or cut mailings. The government announces the two cent increase to cover rising trucking and airline expenses, with a $1 coupon offset for the average Canadian family.
Seventeen Haitians including 14 youths and 3 women surrendered to heavily armed police after a six week occupation of the Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince Their hunger weakened group left the building and were moved to Military Hospital. Canadian Ambassador Bernard Dussault called the surrender a humane outcome amid fears of a bloodbath. The agitators had demanded asylum and previously urged ties with Libya and Cuba.
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