02 Mar 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1994
Page
1
In Amsterdam researchers unveil made to measure bicycles tailored to height weight arm length and derriere measurements to prevent saddle sores. They report strong consumer interest but warn high production costs may hinder commercial rollout as manufacturers cite the bottom line as the key obstacle.
Ottawa reports that Health Department officials suspect nicotine may be added to Canadian cigarettes to boost addiction. A tobacco policy expert notes the issue is under review while a industry representative denies any such practice in Canada. Calgary police roll out Cop Cards to introduce officers to youth starting March 21 with bios and safety tips.
Red Deer South MLA Victor Doerksen urged removal of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men from curricula citing almost 200 profane phrases including god-damn lazy and god-awful. He filed a petition for a profanity free reading regimen signed by 881 Albertans, arguing for literature less offensive to religion.
Calgary MLA Richard Magnus claims the Alberta Teachers Association convention costs taxpayers billions with low turnout. ATA officials defend mandatory attendance and note better turnout at the Calgary event.
Pte Elvin Kyle Brown 25 of the Canadian Airborne Regiment faces torture and second degree murder charges in the beating death of a Somali teenager last March. His lawyer Patrick McCann moved to dismiss for lack of evidence arguing military prosecutors have not proven essential elements and Brown need not present a defence. The court martial in Petawawa heard the motion after 20 witnesses were called.
In Washington Bosnian Muslim Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic and Croatian Premier Mate Granic along with Bosnian Croat leader Kresimir Zubak signed an agreement to create a Muslin Croat federation in Bosnia Herzegovina. The pact outlines a loose federation with Croatia and leaves military issues for later while signaling a potential peace turning point in the Balkan conflict.
Les Woodward and his wife Evelyn of Irvine sue the federal government and prison officials over the day pass granted to Daniel Gingras who escaped and killed Wanda Woodward. A civil trial is scheduled for November 27 to December 15, 1995 in Edmonton Court of Queen's Bench. The couple seek reforms in prisoner release procedures and accountability for prior mistakes.
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