17 Mar 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1997
Page
1
Net in touch with your rural TJ roots presents Les Brost on Page A3. Every Monday he informs readers about issues and people shaping the rural community with humor insight and pastoral life passion from Trail's End Ranch in Walsh.
Premier Ralph Klein signals a review of the legislature composition on this mandate. He notes reform of MLAs and potential seat reductions, while opponents say 65 seats could save about 3 million annually. Larger ridings challenge rural representation.
Kevin Martin's Edmonton rink defeated Vic Peters of Manitoba 10-8 in 10 ends to capture Alberta's 18th Canadian Men's curling title. Attendance set a Brier record at 223,322 for the event, with 17,024 fans at the final.
Allen Bradley of Bradenton receives his long-misplaced wallet after 30 years. Ernie Putt of Chesapeake, Virginia returns it with $78 spent, a note of apology, and photos of girlfriends once in the wallet.
Prime Minister John Major confirmed Britons will vote May 1 in a general election. He defended a long campaign as the Conservative party trails Labor by more than 20 points, insisting the election is winnable and he expects to remain prime minister. Tony Blair leads Labor, aiming to return the party to government for the first time since 1979.
A Hanoi court sentenced Nguyen Thi Hiep to die by firing squad for heroin smuggling. The 71-year-old mother, accused of aiding her daughter, received life in prison and a large fine. Canadian Embassy seeks access and potential appeal.
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