14 Jun 1988
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1988
Page
1
Alberta Technology Minister Les Young says reports of a planned sale of 49 percent of Alberta Government Telephones are inaccurate. He says no decision on selling any portion is likely before the end of the spring legislative session and he is not aware of any such proposition.
Edmonton CP report says two investors at the Code inquiry against Principal founder Don Cormie plan to file a $200 million conspiracy to commit fraud suit. They act on behalf of all investors who lost money in the June collapse of First Investors Corp. and Associated Investors of Canada.
In Pittsburgh, GM Tony Esposito fired coach Pierre Creamer after one season as the Penguins failed to reach the playoffs despite Mario Lemieux's scoring. Minnesota hired Jack Ferreira as general manager, replacing Herb Brooks and dismissing the coaching and scouting staff after Lou Nanne’s resignation.
For five years military scientists released ta buns sarin and tabun at Canadian Forces Base Suffield to test a vapor alarm. Directors say trials were in a confined area and pose no hazard, while residents demand public notification and accountability.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney using Lac St. Jean stop to hint federal support for a 40 km final leg of a 600 km highway to James Bay hydro developments. Transport minister to study feasibility and report by mid July in Jonquiere. Economic benefits cited amid tight byelection race with Liberal candidate Gimaiel and NDP rival Paradis.
Stephen Joseph Ratkai, 25, faces charges under a rarely used Official Secrets Act provision for possessing classified U S military information that could aid the Soviet Union and East Bloc. The case follows a Canada U S probe led by CSIS with RCMP and U S Naval Investigative Service. Ratkai is to appear in St Johns court Wednesday.
Banff Alberta voted to sever the 105 year federal tie and govern itself with an elected mayor and six councillors. The margin was 1337 to 704 with over two thirds of 3000 voters participating. Cave Day said the move protects the park from the town and shifts local administration away from Environment Canada.
About 50 Peigan Indians rally on a hillside near the future dam site to challenge the 350 million Oldman River dam. They seek a court hearing to halt construction citing sacred sites and freedom of religion, while leaders debate water rights and compensation with irrigation plans threatening 8000 hectares.
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