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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1996
Page
1
Chinese police raided an ice cream factory in eastern Zhejiang after children found naked plastic figures in popsicles. Authorities seized 10 000 lewd models and 8 000 nude popsicles, closing the plant which had bought 50 000 models in April from a private Cixi supplier.
Calgary MP Art Hanger argues for a life without parole bill and a tougher Section 745 reform. He says life means life would bar early parole after 15 years, 25 years, while Liberal and Reform critics debate feasibility and public safety implications.
Provincial Treasurer Jim Dinning announced a final 1995 96 budget surplus near 1 billion dollars. The figure will fund debt reduction and new programs as Premier Ralph Klein boosts plans for reinvestment and job growth while critics question the timing ahead of an election.
Quebec's Lucien Bouchard and British Columbia's Glen Clark heatedly criticized Ottawa over West Coast fishing control and federal inertia. Clark called the conference a waste of time and urged change as Bouchard praised some steps but warned federation centralization clashes with Quebec aims. Prime Minister Chretien urged unity despite the outburst.
Premier Ralph Klein hailed Ottawa support for a multi billion dollar national infrastructure push. He cited upgrades to Highway 43 from Edmonton toward Alaska and Highway 4 from Lethbridge to the Montana border as key, with Ottawa funding and regional flexibility under review. Prime Minister Jean Chretien backs the plan amid cross Canada discussions.
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