TransCanada offers $1 billion to Western gas producers
TransCanada PipeLines proposed to pay about $1 billion in cash to Western Canadian gas producers, funding take‑or‑pay obligations in exchange for dropping the safety net after 1982. The plan foresees $415 million by June 30 and $900 million by year end, boosting projected payouts beyond current arrangements.
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Calgary
TransCanada PipeLines of
TransCanada
United States
National Energy Board
Canada
Weather Update Foretells Cloudy Skies and Cold Temperatures
A cloudy forecast shows a high of 2 and a low of minus 5 as details appear on page 19. The economy report notes unemployment rising to 1,119,000 last month, signaling a deeper recession, per page 7. Calgary Wranglers sign Steve Tsujiura for the WHL remainder.
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Steve Tsujiura
Calgary Wranglers
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Compromise hinted in Commons dispute
In Ottawa the Liberal and Progressive Conservative sides show subtle shifts as a 10 day Commons deadlock over the energy bill continues. Government House Leader Pinard refrains from commenting. Nielsen questions demands for House business and a leaders' meeting to resolve the bill. The Conservatives argue the bill undercuts MPs rights through sweeping provisions.
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Ottawa
Commons
Government House
Yvon Pinard
Conservative House
Erik Nielsen
House of Commons
Energy bill talks stall as Pinard demands scope for debate
Government attempts to break the impasse over the energy bill face a sticking point with Pinard insisting on introducing other House business before any debate. Nielsen pushes for talks and signaling possible compromise while the Conservatives refuse to return to the Commons.
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Commons
Nielsen
Pinard
Sykes’s Future in Doubt as Alberta Socred Leader
Calgary based Rod Sykes says his future as Alberta Social Credit leader is in doubt fifteen months after taking over. In an interview he hints at stepping down and plans a decision within days. He describes leaving as a possible option in the current climate.
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Calgary
Rod Sykes
Alberta Social Credit
Sykes
Socred
CFAC
Alberta blamed for fuel price hikes in Canada
Federal Energy Minister Marc Lalonde says Alberta is to blame for rising fuel costs despite soft world oil prices. He cites the Ottawa Alberta energy pact and its 75 percent ceiling on wellhead oil prices, arguing prices will rise even with sliding world prices. He notes the NEP timing could have been different but refuses to rewrite history.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Marc Lalonde
Leitch
Lalonde
Alberta Energy
Merv Leitch
Canada
Purves backs unarmed cruise missile tests at Cold Lake
Edmonton mayor Cec Purves expresses support for Canada testing unarmed cruise missiles at Cold Lake amid criticism of fueling an arms race. He seeks U S cooperation to keep a balance against the Soviet bloc and calls for assurances the tests pose no risk to people or the environment. Ernie Isley of Bonnyville also backs unarmed tests with safe flight paths over unpopulated areas.
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Edmonton
Cec Purves
Alberta
Canada
Cold Lake
Purves
European Parliament Backs Seal Product Import Ban Bid
The European Parliament voted 160 to 10 with 20 abstentions to recommend banning seal product imports across the 10 EEC states. Canadian diplomats face pressure as the measure heads to the European Commission for next steps and possible reactions.
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Southam
Paris
Europe
European Commission
EEC
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Commission
Canada
European Community
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