03 Sep 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1997
Page
1
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reports Canadians who lose jobs now have a better chance of finding new work within six months than since the 1990 recession. The improvement is strongest among ages 25 to 44, while long term unemployment has fallen for two years, boosting confidence and potentially the economy.
In Phoenix Arizona seven bounty hunters attacked a home at 4 am seeking a fugitive who posted bail in California. Chris Foote and Spring Wright were killed as gunfire erupted. Foote wounded two attackers, one charged with murder, others hunted. A neighbor reported assault and binding during the raid. Federal 1873 laws permit such warrantless entries by bounty hunters.
On the first day of school a lamb and a sheepdog raced through an elementary school. The lamb fled into a Grade 2 classroom where it perched on a desk while the dog settled on the floor. A local farmer claimed the lamb about 30 minutes later.
Seven photographers faced formal investigation in Paris on involuntary homicide and failure to aid Diana, with five released on recognizance and two on bail. Police accused Romuald Rat of obstructing officers. Rat’s lawyer said he only checked Diana’s pulse. Eyewitness described photographers swarming the wreckage as authorities arrived.
Greyhound Air will ground its planes and close for good after Ontario firm Laidlaw Inc. offers 100 million for the Calgary based carrier. About 200 Calgary reservation agents lose jobs as flights cease September 21. Greyhound Canada president Dick Huisman cites board support for the deal, noting summer demand suggested viability with equity partners. Farewell fares from Winnipeg to Toronto and Vancouver to Toronto are offered for three weeks. Existing bookings after September 21 will be handled by Canadian Airlines International.
Howard Stern blasted French Quebecers during his Toronto Montreal broadcast calling them scumbags and likening them to crass genital terms. He urged Montreal to speak English and accused France of Nazi collaboration. About 30 protests to the CRTC followed.
Tens of thousands sign condolence books at St James Palace as crowds extend around The Mall. By midday waits reach five hours, later eight, with flowers left at Kensington Palace. Officials warn of overwhelm for Diana memorial plans and charity fund setup at Kensington. Condolences flow from Canada to Government House Ottawa.
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