12 Jul 1996
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1996
Page
1
A Mexican TV soap Mari Mar featuring a philosophical dog has captivated the Philippines drawing 1.3 million public employees wary Civil Service Commissioner Thelma Gaminde warns viewers may be distracted during office hours. She notes a mass hysteria and urges caution among workers.
At the World AIDS conference in Vancouver the closure featured an optimistic tone and a plea from Katherine Nyirenda a 24 year old Zambian mother of two. The Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Centre announced a trial removing triple therapy to test for cure with nine of 12 patients showing no blood virus traces using ritonavir with AZT and 3TC. Nyirenda appealed for compassion as she described stigma and hardship facing her family amid the epidemic.
Alberta documents obtained under FOI reveal Trimac controlled Bovar Inc and TriWaste CleanCare Inc competed with Swan Hills for hazardous waste business. Officials warned TriWaste in 1996 about unapproved activities, raising questions about exclusivity protections. Premier Klein warned of possible breach and review of the agreement with Swan Hills.
In Portadown near Belfast, three Royal Ulster Constabulary officers were shot as Orange Order marches through a Catholic district sparked fear of ending the ceasefire. Police blocked Lower Ormeau Road amid protests while residents urged rerouting.
London announces swift divorce after 3 1/2 years separation ending a royal marriage. Diana relinquishes any claim to the throne and remains a wealthy princess. Buckingham Palace requires sovereign consent for public funds, while Charles could wed Camilla Parker Bowles.
Alberta ranchers report few missing cattle as RCMP figures suggest 1 800 cattle and 100 horses were reported missing in 1995 though one official says many cases go unreported. Ranchers blame coyotes and natural loss rather than theft, with few convictions and light penalties for rustling.
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