13 Mar 1998
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1998
Page
1
NASA astronomers Donald Yeomans and Paul Chodas based on Palomar images and new data now say asteroid 1997 XF11 will not threaten Earth. The updated calculations place the closest approach in October 2028 at about 960000 kilometres, with zero chance of impact.
Milton Garland, 102, is honored as America's oldest known worker. He has labored for a Pennsylvania engineering firm since 1920 and maintains a 20 hour workweek. He says age does not affect work desire and urges sticking with a chosen craft until expertise brings pleasure.
A compact maxim attributes to Mark Twain the ethic to always do the right thing. The adage suggests moral conduct can surprise critics and please supporters.
Premier Ralph Klein defends Justice Minister Jon Havelock amid backlash over attempts to limit constitutional rights of 703 eugenics victims suing for compensation. Havelock accepts responsibility and hints at resignation if asked, while victims like Leulani Muir warn of further moves.
Muir, the Alberta Sterilization Act’s best known victim, won 740000 in damages and 230000 in costs from the government in 1996. Her suit opened the door for 703 other victims to file actions. Premier Klein urged creation of an independent board to settle claims and curb a cottage industry for lawyers.
Medicine Hat residents still cannot choose their electric power source as city bylaw and exemption keep the Hat out of Alberta plans. The new Electrical Utilities Amendment Act aims to expand consumer choice but does not yet affect Medicine Hat.
A Manitoba motel rents a flood themed suite for 47 dollars a night. The Prairie's Edge Motel room recreates last year's disaster with sandbags on the floor rubber boots and evacuation instructions on the wall. A scrapbook of clippings and photos accompanies the experience.
Ontario and other provinces outline strategies to lift children from poverty using the new national child benefit. Ministers promise jobs for parents and funding for groups as surplus funds from the enhanced Canada Child Tax Benefit are allocated. Critics caution about post program funding.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced 160 million dollars over three years to fund community based millennium projects. He said the money will be spent prudently to leave a lasting legacy and avoid a costly one year party.
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