05 Jul 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1994
Page
1
An Albanian man gambled his wife on the Argentina Bulgaria World Cup result. Bulgaria won 24 1 0, and the wife disappeared with the winner. Police are investigating the case as a missing person matter.
Medicine Hat's gas utility could hike residential and business rates as deregulation boosts industrial choices. Mayor Ted Grimm warned lower industrial prices may erode profits used to subsidize non industrial customers. The 13.7 million profit last year funds operations. 1994 projected at 20.7 million.
A Canadian task force urges terminating the 560 million Crow Benefit grain subsidy and redirecting funds to a national farm safety net. Chair Ed Turchniewicz cites trade agreement concerns and a push for more equitable regional support while Prairie ministers warn of negative impacts on Manitoba and Saskatchewan farmers.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien says Ottawa will release a discussion paper on social reform after a cabinet review, delaying the plan by weeks or months. He denies timing is tied to the Quebec election, noting the Liberals aim to proceed with the file while Quebec politics push for jurisdictional control and consultation continues.
The Calgary Herald reports Alberta municipalities and counties seek sharp rises in business licence fees to offset provincial cuts. The Municipal District of Cypress County says it might impose new charges if revenues shrink, while the County of Lethbridge proposes a bylaw to levy livestock licence fees by animal numbers.
Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Grimm argues the city should not finance an $8.9 million overpass and a $2.5 million recreation centre through debt. He says funds can be found in reserves while council pursues federal infrastructure aid and partnerships to avoid higher taxes.
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