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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1994
Page
1
Mountain View Arkansas police face a backlog as patrol cars are on back order forcing use of water department pickup trucks. Chief Jim Long notes the public reacts with snickers when officers pull them over despite flashing lights.
A National Parole Board report found Toronto Ottawa violent rapist Robert Leech was not properly evaluated before day parole. He later murdered a Calgary woman, Jewel Gambler, beating and run over her, and the board members faced criticism for sympathetic handling and missing background information.
Social Services Minister Mike Cardinal drew criticism for blaming the mother of a six year old raped by a 12 year old babysitter. Advocates said policies blamed victims and ignored systemic failures in child welfare and support services.
Prime Minister John Major and Jean Chretien expressed concern for Canadian troops in the former Yugoslavia amid incidents in Croatia and Bosnian Serb threats. Chretien signaled possible March and April deadlines on extending the 2000-strong mission and said Parliament debate will guide decisions. Reform critic Frazer urged immediate withdrawal until all sides agree to a peace plan.
Four Canadian peacekeepers were detained at gunpoint by seven Croatian soldiers during a morning patrol in the Medak pocket area. After initial threats and a weapon search, the Canadians surrendered their arms and were escorted to Croatian HQ in Gospic. Negotiations led to their release around 1 p.m. local time.
Calgary Herald reports Premier Klein will delay release of three year government business plans for education health and other sectors until the February budget. Treasury spokes man Gord Roscoe says full spending reduction targets will be announced in a January TV speech while detailed plans await the budget. MUSH sector leaders criticize the delay saying it creates a crisis and poor decision making for hospitals schools and local boards.
In Yellowknife drivers need boosts as -45 C temperatures freeze engines. The harsh cold boosts business for gas stations and plumbing firms, with crews working long hours to repair furnaces, propane tanks, and sewage systems amid Western Canada’s deep freeze.
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