30 Mar 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1994
Page
1
An investigation examines a hospital accused of using false data in breast cancer research and treatment records. Officials say the inquiry focuses on data integrity and potential impacts on patient care and study outcomes.
The Party of Beer Lovers seeks parliamentary support to promote beer drinking and curb vodka use. PLP met Nationalities Minister Sergei Shakhrai, who offered to sign a cooperation accord and represent the group in the State Duma. PRES confirmed the accord with the beer lovers, aiming to restore beer drinking traditions.
Federal Health Minister Diane Marleau says private for profit clinics erode public health and vows to use a big stick if needed, while Alberta officials insist on free basic services for the ill. The dollar sinks to a seven year low as rates jump and banks raise prime rates.
Liberal Leader Decore says the Heritage Savings Trust Fund loan to Millar Western Pulp Ltd. is being written down by 46 million reducing the book value to 74 million, while Treasurer Dinning and Auditor General Salmon flag it as an accounting writedown with a potential loss. Millar Western projects a rebound as pulp prices rise and loan terms remain intact.
Environment Minister Sheila Copps faces claims of political manipulation in naming Montreal host of the NAFTA environmental secretariat. Critics say the selection was biased and nontransparent, despite Copps and officials vowing an open process.
Teachers in Medicine Hat public schools ratified a contract accepting a five percent wage cut to protect jobs and maintain a 24 to 1 student to teacher ratio. The deal, approved 140 to 22, begins with a two percent cut April 1 and a further three percent September 1, with no layoffs anticipated for 354.8 full time positions.
The Alberta Court of Appeal ruled the Workers Compensation Board erred in cutting an oilpatch worker’s benefits despite legal limits on contesting WCB actions. The decision orders reconsideration while prompting protests and a second challenge led by Calgary and Edmonton groups planning further court action.
Agriculture Minister Ralph Goodale said Ottawa will prepare a list of products to hit with tariffs if the United States escalates the trade dispute. He and provincial ministers warned against unilateral U.S. actions and stressed that Canada will respond with consequences. The row covers poultry dairy sugar peanut butter and durum wheat exports.
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