Mayor backs doubled aldermen salaries to twenty four thousand
Mayor Ted Grimm supports raising aldermen pay from twelve thousand to twenty four thousand dollars yearly, effective January 1. Alderman Ken Sauer, chair of the restructuring committee, says the target is twenty four thousand, with discussion continuing at the May 28 meeting. The group notes the mayor has a recommended figure, but details remain undecided. The last increase in 1986 raised Grimm to fifty four thousand annually, with aldermen at twelve thousand plus tax free portions and benefits.
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Mark Rogers
the News
Ted Grimm
Sauer
Grimm
Ald
Wayne Craven
Lukowich among candidates for Medicine Hat Tigers head coach
Former Tiger Lukowich, 34, applied for the job with Medicine Hat after coaching in Switzerland and expressing interest in returning to junior hockey. Other applicants include Butch Goring, Darcy Kaminski, and Archie Henderson as the team seeks a new head coach for the 1990-91 season.
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Susan Quinn
the News
Jack Shupe
Medicine Hat Tiger
Morris Lukowich
Shupe
Western Hockey League
New York
Lukowich
Calgary
NHL
Medicine Hat
Rapperswil
Switzerland
Goring
Chiefs
Canada
Premiers discuss Meech deal with Getty wary of national split
Alberta Premier Don Getty urged a Meech Lake accord that builds national consensus. He warned a plan that pleases western premiers but stalls nationally could split Canada. The premiers met at a two day conference seeking unity on the constitutional process and Ottawa policies.
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Alberta
Don Getty
Portage la Prairie
Man
Getty
Meech
Meech Lake
Quebec
Ottawa
Ontario
Stinger arms plot busted in FBI sting linked to Medellin cartel
Two Colombians claiming cartel ties offered 6 million in cocaine proceeds for Stinger missiles and weapons to attack aircraft. They ordered 120 shoulder fired missiles and 50 automatic rifles, plus a plane, but were arrested before any cash or arms changed hands. They face conspiracy to receive stolen property and export arms charges and are held without bail in Tampa.
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Tampa
Fla
Medellin Cartel
FBI
Charles Salemme
Pablo Escobar
Siles
Salemme
U.S
Thomas Wilson
Alberta social workers defy court order to end six day strike
In Edmonton Alberta social workers refuse to return to work despite Justice Alan Cookes injunction aimed at ending a six day illegal strike. Union officials say the order has not been officially signed and will be discussed in chambers. The ruling applies to all 47000 public service employees barred from striking and warns of contempt penalties. Cooke cited potential health risks at Yellowhead Youth Centre amid allegations of abuse and promises of rewards from staff.
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Edmonton
Alberta Social Workers
Alan Cooke
Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench
Linda Karpowich
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
Janet Dixon
Alberta
Dixon
Elaine McCoy
Cooke
Public Service Employee Relations Act
Remple
British Columbia
Ontario
Deportees drugging policy defended by immigration minister
Immigration Minister Barbara McDougall defends forcible sedation of noncooperative deportees to ensure airline safety. Spokesman cites about six cases in the last year with doctors or nurses making the decision. The report notes instances including a Ugandan detainee and a Gambian case, plus a Kenyan man Mohammed Said involved in a fight at Pearson Airport.
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Julian Beltrame
Joan Bryden
Mike Tricke
Southam News
Ottawa
Canada
Barbara McDougall
McDougall
Department
Gerry Maffre
Randy Gordon
Tal
Montreal
Gordon
Senate Wins US Battle with Tories in Unemployment Reform
The federal government backed down from unchanged passage of unemployment insurance reform, while Barbara McDougall blasted the Senate as stuck in a time warp. Conservatives won some amendments on fishermen benefits and job retraining but rejected dozens including restoring government participation in unemployment contributions. The dispute hinges on Senate power and potential yearly costs of $1.7 billion.
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Jeff Lee Southam
Ottawa
Senate
Barbara McDougall
McDougall
House of Commons
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Jesuit
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