19 Mar 1987
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1987
Page
1
The Bank of Canada rate declined again this week, moving from 7.28 percent to 7.14 percent. Analysts note ongoing easing signals amid cautious economic data and policy expectations.
The Commons labor committee recommends discarding the Forget report on unemployment insurance and building a new system offering broader choices. It cites over 90 recommendations and criticizes a 52 week sliding scale approach. Ted Bulanda is named Medicine Hat Citizen of the Year 1986, with a banquet set for April 9 at 7 p.m. Chuck Meagher announces the award.
Calgary hotels and motels face criticism for steep Olympic pricing wells above Stampede norms. Travel agents report 50 to 100 percent deposits and minimum stays of 21 to 28 days. Prime downtown rooms may reach 150 per night, with corporate and suburban rates climbing to 300 plus for some properties. Hotel officials acknowledge high marks but offer limited control over market forces.
Michael Deaver former White House aide faces five counts of lying about using government contacts to aid his lobbying work including acid rain advocacy for Canada and outreach for Puerto Rico and South Korea. The indictment says he misled a federal grand jury about when discussions began and denied contacting officials on behalf of Trans World Airlines.
Alberta Premier Don Getty pushes for a Triple-E Senate with elected, equal representation for all provinces. He plans to press Ottawa at the April Ottawa meeting with premiers and Prime Minister Mulroney, arguing reform has broad support and could ease Western dissatisfaction with Central Canada dominance.
Simonne Flynn of Medicine Hat rallied to beat Luella Picard of Summerside 9-8 at Prince George with two in the tenth end and no final rock. Flynn climbs to 5-2 in the 1 rink round robin, trailing leaders as Mabel Mitchell and Krahn swap spots in the tight standings.
Alberta Klan president Tearlach Mac a' Phearsoin says an international Klan convention will be held in Calgary on May 6 at an undisclosed location with about 60 leaders invited and possibly local Jewish Defense League members. Calgary JDL leaders dispute invitations and discuss tensions with Canadian hate laws influencing attendance.
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