08 May 1987
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 08, 1987
Page
1
The Oilers defeated the Red Wings 4-1 to level the Campbell Conference series. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl powered the offense while Edmonton tightened defense in the decisive fourth game.
The weather index notes sunny skies with only 10 percent precipitation chance Saturday. High temperature near 27 and low around 8 degrees. Map on page B3.
A semi-trailer truck collided with a CP Rail freight train near Bassano, derailing seven empty cars and overturning two diesel units on the CP sideline. LPG and grain cars were involved. RCMP directed detours while hazardous materials teams and Environment Canada worked at the scene. The truck driver suffered minor injuries. no train crew injured.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, stopping in North Battleford, faces about 50 protesters outside a hotel with cries against the government and calls to aid the farming sector. Inside the event, 500 to 600 supporters praised his policies as demonstrators urged change and criticized Ottawa for regional neglect.
Medicine Hat readers may miss the Stanley Cup final games on CBC affiliate CHAT Television. Games 3 4 and 5 will air on Cablevision pay Channel 18 instead. If the series ends early Hatters lose TV coverage and the presentation of the Cup.
Medicine Hat residents will see the entire Stanley Cup finals and related games after an agreement between Cablevision Medicine Hat Ltd and Carling O'Keefe Breweries Ltd. Barry Booth of Carling O'Keefe stated the plan to bring the games to the people. CBC official Glenn Luff noted Medicine Hat could have limited access previously. Continued on Page A3.
Gary Hart ends his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination at a Denver news conference calling himself an angry defiant man. He cites scrutiny of his personal life following reports of a relationship with a Miami model and a long term liaison in Washington.
City officials disclosed a mutual separation with City Solicitor Frank O'Connell after 11 years. Details of any settlement remain private as O'Connell and the city decline further comment.
The World Jewish Congress confirmed negotiations with East Germany over compensation for Nazi crimes. Canada backs a moral payment and seeks about 4 million dollars for seized property, while East Germany resists formal admission of moral responsibility.
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