Texas Cappers Blocked Again On Nova Scotia Gas Blowout
A Boots and Coots Inc. crew from Houston remains unable to board the abandoned Vinland rig to cap the Uniacke G-72 well 12 nautical miles north of Sable Island. spokesman Jan Rowley cited poor weather and other factors delaying the operation, with a Friday resumption anticipated.
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France to withdraw 1250 peacekeepers from Beirut soon
French television reported France will pull its 1250 man peacekeeping force from Beirut within days. External Relations Ministry officials refused to confirm or deny, but said France would not keep troops in Lebanon indefinitely as the last of the four nation multinational force remains.
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City awaits appeal decision on federal gas tax case
Medicine Hat delaying any appeal as lawyers return from holidays. Mayor Ted Grimm says the city will study Associate Justice Kenneth Moore’s dismissal ruling and seek legal advice before deciding. Alderman Ken Sauer and Chamber president Bill Bauman express disappointment but see potential for an appeal if viable.
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the News
Medicine Hat
Jack Smith
James Crawford
Ted Grimm
Grimm
Kenneth Moore
Canada
Ken Sauer
Utilities
Sauer
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Bauman
Bauman
Growth nears 1981 level as Canada posts 1988 GDP rise
Canada’s economy grew three per cent in 1988, lifting gross national product to near 1981 recession levels. Expansion was broad across sectors including exports and housing, with business investment the notable lag. Automotive, consumer goods and residential construction drove the pickup.
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Southam
Ottawa
Statistics Canada
Statscan
Paper price rise hits The Medicine Hat News
The Medicine Hat News will raise home delivery to 1.40 per week starting May 7 due to higher newsprint and production costs. The single copy price becomes 30 cents. Carrier share of the 15 cent rise is 4.8 cents. The publication notes it is among Alberta’s last daily papers to hike prices.
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Andrew Snaddon
the News
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Canada
City Weathered Gas Tax Hit as Energy Oasis Leader
Medicine Hat's gas utility faced tax demands but court rulings upheld natural gas excise taxes as constitutional for the city. The city remains financially strong, with ARDIEL noting a solid position and continued advantage as a low-cost energy supplier, despite tax obligations.
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R.L. Ardiel
Gemayel Assad Talks Raise Lebanon War Peace Hopes
Lebanese President Amin Gemayel stays in Damascus to discuss terms with Hafez Assad while reports say a pact withdrawal agreement with Israel may be scrapped. Civil conflict toll rises with a Beirut car bombing killing three and six more dead in night fighting amid a push for ceasefire and coalition talks.
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International College
Syria
Two Liberal leaders vie for Trudeau legacy in Ottawa race
Ottawa predicts a contest between John Turner and Jean Chretien for Liberal leadership after Trudeau. Turner, 54, builds a national donor network and plans a March 16 decision while Chretien, 50, gardens funds and backsbench support. Some fear a Turner coronation if party unity falters.
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