04 May 1987
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 04, 1987
Page
1
Bourassa takes on critics to defend the constitutional deal amid political debate. Supporters praise reforms while opponents warn of potential constitutional risks and long-term implications. Authorities urge continued dialogue and parliamentary consideration.
The forecast calls for a sunny day with a ten percent chance of precipitation. Expect a high of 21 and a low of 8 with clear skies across the region.
A five pin bowling team from Medicine Hat representing Alberta stands one win from the national junior title in Waterloo Ontario after a 2-1 victory over Manitoba. Dean Harrison Steven MacLeod Trevor West Mark Hardy and Jeff Werre lead with an 11 4 record and a half point edge on Southern Ontario who they faced in the final round.
Austrian President Kurt Waldheim said he will pursue legal action after the U.S. barred his entry last week over suspicions about his wartime associations with German forces. The Justice Department decision stems from concerns about his conduct during World War II.
Madame Justice Claire L Heureux Dube was sworn in as a member of the Supreme Court of Canada. The 59 year old former Quebec Court of Appeal judge becomes the second woman named to the top court joining eight other justices in a 40 minute ceremony.
The Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Portland Winter Hawks 4-3 in Portland to avoid elimination and set up a deciding WHL final game Wednesday at The Arena. Coach Bryan Maxwell expressed relief after a tense finish. The Tigers have won two straight deciding games in this playoff run.
Maxwell credited large crowds in Portland Moose Jaw Saskatoon and Medicine Hat for boosting the Tigers during the playoffs. Despite 1 818 fans at The Arena for game three last Wednesday fans flocked to the box office this morning, line stretching toward the police station as excitement builds for Wednesday. Jim Mochoruk expressed concern about how the final seven minutes were handled.
The bill defines erotica as visuals that visually stimulate the viewer, and expands pornography to include acts of degradation and violence as well as child pornography. Production or distribution of child pornography would carry up to 10 years in prison, with similar terms for violent sexual content. Written material depicting violent acts would also be barred with penalties up to five years. The measure allows artistic or educational justifications, requires warnings on erotic materials, and broadens hate propaganda laws to cover sex content.
Newsweek reports Secord associates testifying that under $1 million went to the Contras and that voters doubt hearings will end the affair. Inouye on Meet the Press says Reagan knew more than White House claims and that hearings focus on who knew of private fundraising for the Contras.
An Alberta mother, Tracy Strilchuk, criticizes government budget cuts after her 22 month old son Dallas was taken by air ambulance to Calgary for a seizure. Hospitals faced bed shortages following April budget cuts prompting calls for a dedicated Edmonton children's hospital. The Calgary flight occurred three weeks prior amid strained pediatric capacity.
Gulf Canada and partners outline a 4.6 billion dollar Beaufort Sea project to produce 170000 barrels per day from Amauligak aiming for a start by year end, with cost savings and phased construction. Officials forecast oil near 20 dollars a barrel and stress environmental considerations.
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