Reward offered in Pincher Creek double homicide case
Canadian Press reports a $10,000 cash reward was announced for tips in the December killings of Lorraine McNab and RCMP Sgt. Peter Sopow near Pincher Creek. The victims, both shot with a .22-caliber firearm, included McNab’s sister and her Mountie boyfriend. Police seek information on a 1973 Mercury Cougar seen in the area.
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Lorraine
RCMP
Peter Sopow
Fort Macleod
Sopow
Local bid to buy Edmonton Oilers clears first hurdle
Alberta Treasury Branches said it accepted a bid from a local investors group to purchase the Edmonton Oilers NHL franchise for 70 million dollars. The group, led by Jim Hole, includes rights to the franchise assets, Hamilton Bulldogs affiliate, and the use of Northlands Coliseum. Coliseum-owned management remains a hurdle to finalizing the deal.
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Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers
Alberta Treasury
Jim Hole
NHL
Hamilton Bulldogs
Northlands
Coliseum Eo Ae Management Inc
Japanese man eats nonstop at 24 hour restaurant
An unemployed 46-year-old Japanese man, Sakae Watanabe, was arrested after three days and nights of dining without paying at a Royal Host, ordering 20 dishes totaling almost 180 Canadian dollars. The incident spanned from Friday to Sunday morning amid Japan's aversion to confrontation.
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Tokyo
Sakae Watanabe
Royal Host
Slush War Cools As Med Hat Roads Stay Clear
In Medicine Hat Nova Scotia the fight to keep roads open winds down as a quick melt could worsen slush conditions. Ralph Havinga of Environmental Utilities warns of heavy water flow if melting accelerates while John Komanchuk, municipal works, says pipes appear unfrozen and drainage should work though piles of snow over catch basins could hinder water runoff. Officials believe they’re in good shape and sanders are ready to prevent pooling.
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Medicine Hat
Ralph Havinga
John Komanchuk
Municipal Works
Sanders
Chretien could sue over Senate patronage charge
Prime Minister Jean Chretien warned he would sue Ralph Manning if the Reform Leader repeats allegations of a quid pro quo in the Senate appointment. Chretien said the claim creates appearance of a conflict of interest and noted Manning’s long tenure in politics and his ties to Fitzpatrick’s Viceroy.
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Ottawa
Chretien
Jean Chretien
Fitzpatrick
Viceroy
Rehe
Reform
Preston
Manning
the Commons
Oii
Fitzchamber
B.C
Ross Fitz
Senate
Medicine Hat mulls tax changes to city oil venture
Nicolay warns Bill C 28 could tax income from Medicine Hat oil and gas subsidiary 650 591 Alberta Inc threatening the city budget. He notes 1997 revenue above nine million with 2.4 million tax free profit and urges municipal support against federal changes. Community leaders urge keeping municipal dollars untaxed and protecting services.
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Medicine Hat
Bob Nicolay
Nicolay
Alberta Inc
Amber Energy
Edmonton
Calgary
Nice—avy
Chamber of Commerce
Craig Couillard
Alberta doctors go public with fee demands
Alberta physicians publicly push for higher fees as a dispute over pay intensifies. The move signals escalating tensions between doctors and provincial health authorities amid funding challenges and patient access concerns.
Alberta doctors press public campaign over fee schedule
About 4,500 Alberta physicians launch newspaper ads to pressure government over fee cuts and funding. They demand a 5 percent restoration of the 1993 cut and more funds to ease bed shortages and crowded emergency rooms. President Dr. Bill Anderson says the broadcast invites patient input and signals possible job action if demands aren’t met.
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Edmonton
Lberta
Alberta
Anderson
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