08 Sep 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1994
Page
1
London Reuters reports 10 year old Peter Biggs faces a 300 claim from driver Sarah Dowson for a collision outside his home that dented the car and left him with a permanent limp. Dowson says the boy's father agreed to pay initially but later declined. The boy said court proceedings frighten him and he does not understand the talks.
Justice minister Allan Rock tells Toronto Sun Parliament will debate legalization of physician assisted personal crisis reports within a year. He backs an all party Commons committee to draft a bill for a truly free MPs vote, basing work on a Senate study led by Joan Neiman.
UN population conference delegates press the Vatican to drop its veto on a consensus abortion clause. A subcommittee may propose new language this afternoon, though the Vatican likely will reject it if a decision is pushed. The phrase “In circumstances where abortion is legal, such abortion should be safe” alarms the Vatican which fears implied international pressure on countries where abortion remains illegal.
Larry Petersen, 56, of Medicine Hat, battles liver disease and hepatitis C awaiting a transplant. He blames Alberta policies and delays for delays in air transport and surgery, noting a promised August transplant never occurred and finances strain his family.
Alberta Court of Appeal split overturns the 1992 conviction of former Eckville teacher and mayor Jim Keegstra for promoting hatred against Jews. The court found the trial judge erred by not addressing juror transcript requests and legal questions. The case may return to trial, prompting reactions from Jewish groups and Keegstra supporters.
Ottawa CSIS rejected CBC Prime Time News claim it spied on postal workers amid a labor dispute and said it does not investigate legitimate advocacy or dissent. The agency hinted the CBC piece relied on Mounties era documents and noted no comment on other allegations.
Local pool scene sees a stalled strike ripple through the Saskatoon area as workers press for changes. Community groups call for dialogue while clubs assess schedules and potential replacements.
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