15 Jan 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1997
Page
1
The Dutch post office announced stamps with heart shaped scratch panels that reveal slogans of love or kisses and emit a rose scent when scratched. Buyers must purchase a strip of ten stamps to choose their slogan.
Campaign to ban VLTs in Rocky Mountain House hits a legal snag as Mayor Lou Soppit questions municipal power to pass a bylaw. Organizers led by Pastor Tim Richholt cite wide support while awaiting a legal opinion ahead of the January council meeting.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yasser Arafat reach a compact on Hebron and West Bank troop withdrawals sparking a vociferous cabinet clash. Science Minister Benjamin Begin criticizes the sales pitch saying Netanyahu gives away parts of the homeland for nothing.
Alberta Liberal health critics press the province to cover out of country medical costs for Laurie Wolfe and her premature son Grayson born in the U S The family faces over 150000 Canadian dollars in care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center while Alberta Health maintains standard coverage of 100 dollars a day plus doctor fees and says no exceptions to the policy.
Reform MP Stephen Harper resigns as Calgary West representative to join the National Citizens Coalition as Calgary based vice president and future NCC president. Solberg says he would have preferred Harper to finish his term but respects the move. Calgary West constituents will be served by Ablonczy Hanger and Manning until the next election. Prime Minister Chretien may call a by election before federal vote this year.
Born in Toronto in 1959 economist Vv Harper leaves politics after serving as Calgary West MP since 1993. He previously aided Jim Hawkes from 1984 to 1986 and spoke at Reform party founding in 1987. He seeks policy work free from party constraints.
The Cannabis Cultivators Club in San Francisco reopens under Prop 215 to sell to patients with prescriptions. Dennis Peron announces plans for a “sea of green” as the club offers marijuana in various forms from $5 to $60 per 3.5 grams. The move follows a judge’s order recognizing protection under the new medical marijuana law.
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