21 Nov 1981
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1981
Page
1
Ottawa sources say three reluctant premiers signal readiness to restore full constitutional rights for women and natives. Justice Minister Jean Chretien notes progress though nuances remain and final timing is uncertain as premiers discuss entrenchment and compensation.
In Canada the debate over teaching evolution vs creation in high schools intensifies as provinces vary policies. Alberta and Ontario encourage discussion of alternative views, while Nova Scotia and Quebec resist including Genesis. Experts warn against mixing religion with science. critics call creation a philosophical hypothesis.
Premier Peter Lougheed and Metis leaders announce a compromise on Alberta constitution regarding aboriginal rights. The deal mirrors section 34 of the Charter, after meetings with Metis Association and settlement presidents Sam Sinclair and Elmer Ghostkeeper.
Ottawa reports slow rate declines and unclear tax rules hinder bond feasibility for farmers. Finance Minister MacEachen extends the program to unincorporated farmers and small operators, with rates around 14 to 15 percent versus commercial 18 to 22 percent. Banks seek clarity on qualification and debt thresholds as up to 12 percent of Ontario producers face financial distress, and Farm Credit Corp. poised to aid up to 225 farmers with $45 million.
Canada will permit participation in international price fixing rings under an upcoming anti-combines act, with loopholes preserved. Andre Ouellet said the government will table the measure soon after Parliament opens, and Crown corporations may be subject to the policy.
Edmonton Eskimos meet Ottawa Rough Riders in Montreal for the 1981 Grey Cup Sunday aiming for a fourth straight title. Weather outlook cloudy with a high of 12 and a low of 2.
Special to The News predicts Edmonton will beat Ottawa Rough Riders 38 to 14 in a wintry Grey Cup at Montreal. Warren Moon leads a healthy Eskimos with Moon throwing to Brian Kelly or Waddell Smith and Tommy Scott scoring, while Ottawa hopes to surprise with Julius Caesar Watts and riskier plays.
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