13 Jan 1999
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1999
Page
1
The Town of Medicine Hat marked the Hat Police Service centennial with a bylaw passage on January 13, 1899 creating a policeman position. A special supplement honors the milestone.
Washington resident Paula Jones receives an 850000 settlement from President Clinton to end the sexual harassment case. A White House official says about 375000 came from the Clintons personal funds and 475000 from an insurance policy. The official notes the funds came from the blind trust and not from the legal defense fund.
A Calgary issued unclaimed 1.9 million dollar lottery ticket from the January 14 1998 draw has a deadline midnight Thursday to be claimed. Western Canada Lottery Corp spokesman John Matheson says if unclaimed the funds go to a national bonus pot and urges western winners to claim.
Medicine Hat residents Ethel and Leo Pugsley describe years of financial strain from the 1994 flood that destroyed their basement and water system. They faced empty relief programs and mounting costs for a new furnace, water system, and home repairs while obtaining little government assistance. They still haul water for basic needs and live on a tight budget, with no clear aid on the horizon.
IOC officials deny the 2002 Winter Games could be moved or canceled over a bribery probe. Marc Hodler warned of funding risks, while Salt Lake organizers claim 75 percent of revenues are raised and pledge to meet the budget. Officials note investigations by DOJ and IOC panels continue. US West withholds a $5 million payment as questions persist.
The Canadian Hustler issue mocks Heritage Minister Sheila Copps by hosting an adult material contest with her as the subject. Readers could win a one year sub by matching Copps to graphic photos and writing why they want to have sex with her. Ontario stores pulled the edition after customer complaints. Silcorp Ltd ordered 620 Beers, Macs and Mike’s stores to remove the magazine. Copps is on vacation. spokesman says complaints came from citizens, not the office.
Tamara Steele, general manager of Sapphire Thomas Steele Jewellers, says she began contacting lucky winners last week as the Niagara Region prepares for Christmas. Hundreds of customers message refunds on purchases, with taxes deducted, amid heavy snows on Christmas Day.
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