15 Jun 1992
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1992
Page
1
Ruth Murphy a 35 year old pregnant newspaper carrier in Calgary rode through her Thursday route while in labor. She completed deliveries then went to hospital where her son Kyle was born four hours later.
Heavy weekend rainfall in southern Alberta pushes the South Saskatchewan through Medicine Hat toward normal seasonal levels. Environment Canada warns of rising flows while Bow River forecasts remain below flood levels. Officials note Medicine Hat and surrounding areas should not expect flooding. runoff should shift by midweek.
Canadian financial institutions scale back emergency medical insurance for premium Visa cardholders amid rising costs and lower government health benefits. Royal Bank will end out-of-province coverage for 65 and over on Nov 1 and reduce coverage for under 65. Fees drop by 40 dollars for some. In separate notes, Native employment in federal departments is declining due to systemic discrimination with projections of further declines through the decade, while Chicago Bulls celebrations turn violent after their championship with looting and fires and 750 arrests by early morning.
At Rio de Janeiro closing ceremonies diplomats hailed a new era after a summit that urged billions in funding and produced five key documents. The package includes legally binding biodiversity and global warming treaties and a 21 day Agenda 21 blueprint costing about 125 billion dollars annually.
Denmark's vote against the Maastricht treaty jolts EC plans and raises fears of further refusals. Ireland faces a crucial referendum on the pact for a 1999 union with a common currency. Officials cite sovereignty concerns and discontent in France Britain and Germany as countries weigh ratification and political risks.
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Jim Horsman said Quebec may rejoin talks on Senate reform after discussions with Gil Remillard. Quebec seeks veto rights on constitutional reform, while Alberta presses for a Triple-E Senate. Ontario Premier Rae expects premiers to meet to resolve the issue though no deal yet.
About 800 Canadian soldiers in Croatia prepared Sunday to move toward Saraj eso as UN peacekeeping shifts compress the timeline. Maj. Mario Albert said the unit could be on the road within 48 hours of a UN order, leaving 50 behind in Croatia to guard equipment. A separate 10 member team will aid negotiations with Muslim Croat Serb factions in Croatia. The four month war in Bosnia has killed over 5,700 and displaced more than a million. Canada previously deployed 1,200 troops to Croatia under a 14,000 strong UN force.
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