19 Mar 1999
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1999
Page
1
Tyrell Dueck, 13, unable to decide on chemotherapy and surgery for leg cancer. Justice Allison Rothery upheld a court order granting the provincial social services minister power to decide medical care. Tyrell was admitted to hospital in Saskatoon as doctors prepare to treat.
Premier Ralph Klein and cabinet say legislation could create registered domestic partnerships for any two adults, including same sex couples. Justice Minister Jon Havelock notes the concept is new to Canada and used in Europe, with enforceable financial and other obligations.
Western farmers from Medicine Hat to Schuler and Elkwater demand Ottawa end rotating PSAC strikes that have halted Vancouver grain exports. They cite a CWB $9 million loss, minimal rail cars, and congested terminals delaying shipments as spring planting looms and farmers need cash for inputs.
Medicine Hat hosts the Spring Indoor Pro Rodeo at The Arena with 35 Hat-area cowboys and 350 plus out-of-town riders. Calf ropers Troy and Travis Houff emphasize competing for money and pride, noting Calgary's Rodeo Royale and international competitors make the weekend lucrative and the town a premier Western Canadian rodeo hub.
At Medicine Hat College the Dynamiques of Sainte-Foy protested a late game call in a 51-45 win over Malaspina. The protest was accepted but the ruling did not alter the outcome. Dynamiques coach Sonia Ritchie criticized the error on the possession arrow.
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