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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1998
Page
1
Alberta Social Services minister Lyle Oberg says the province may extend health and dental benefits to low income families using up to 16 million dollars to be available after the National Child Benefit starts July 1. The aim is to encourage work and reduce welfare dependence, with final decisions pending.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Jean Chretien stunned observers by naming 58 year old Bay Street lawyer and constitutional expert Stephen Binnie to the Supreme Court of Canada drawing criticism for not choosing a woman. University of Calgary professor Kathleen Mahoney questions female representation on the court.
In New York a man used a Times cross word with help from the puzzle editor to propose during brunch. Bill Gottlieb encoded his question in No 56 Across Will You Marry Me and watched Emily Mindel solve it. She answered Yes to 57 Down, sealing the moment.
Premier Ralph Klein announced a $1 billion reinvestment in programs with $380 million for education, $95 million for colleges and universities, and $70 million for family services. Details on health care and infrastructure follow, as ministers unveil allocations and spending choices citing regional needs and school authority questions.
In Sacramento witnesses say Theodore Kaczynski tried to hang himself with underwear in his cell before agreeing to psychological testing to determine his competence to act as his own attorney. Undersheriff Lou Blanas described the discovery and red marks on his neck.
A severe ice storm across Quebec and eastern Ontario leaves more than three million people without electricity and seven deaths. Hydro-Quebec reports over one million households dark. 2,500 troops assist crews. Rail service disrupted. emergency measures in Ottawa and national capital.
Reform justice critic Jack Ramsay says Eagleson’s social status shielded him from RCMP and police probes. He claims authorities did nothing for years despite evidence and responsibility to act, arguing Canadian police were influenced by political ties and allies. Former NHLers say American involvement spurred action.
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