13 Sep 1985
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1985
Page
1
On page 5 the focus centers on expanding options in cable television with new services and packages. The article highlights consumer choice, potential pricing, and the impact on local viewing habits through multiple providers and channel lineups.
Weather brief notes scattered clouds with a 20 percent precipitation chance. Saturday forecast shows a high of 16 and a low of 8 degrees. Map reference Page B6.
Ottawa reports the federal government urges a voluntary ban on new Canadian bank loans to the South African government and its agencies. The move also calls for a voluntary halt to sale of crude oil or refined products to protest apartheid policies.
An Ariane-3 rocket from the European Space Agency veered toward a populated area after liftoff in Kourou French Guiana and was destroyed along with two satellites valued at 145 million dollars. The failure marks the launch series third loss in 15 flights and hampers European satellite ambitions.
Ottawa lawmakers press Trade Minister James Kelleher on whether Toronto lawyer Sam Wakim advised government work before or after joining Weir and Foulds. The EDC had shifted specialized assignments to the firm, while Wakim’s close ties to Prime Minister Mulroney are noted. EDC officials say Wakim is not involved in assignments. ethics questions linger.
Royal Bank president Allan Taylor and other chartered bank spokesmen rejected claims they pulled the plug or had inside information on the Canadian Commercial Bank's failure. They said March to Sept withdrawals of 1.3 billion were offset by Bank of Canada funding and blamed poor asset quality for insolvency.
Colleen Wilson guides Medicine Hat to host the 1988 National Competitive Festival of Music in six categories. The small Alberta city wins after two years of lobbying, joining cities from Edmonton to St John’s over the years as Expo 86 aligns Vancouver host. Wilson coordinates the national committee and promises strong facilities and support.
The Court of Queen's Bench heard a dispute over a Oct 6 1984 Lotto 6 49 win worth 107040 dollars. Donald Bischke and Wayne Klatt seek a three way split of the prize with Alfred Lange who bought the ticket, while Lange argues the winnings belong to him. The pool began in Feb 1984 with Ronco Oilfield Hauling Ltd employees and friends.
Medicine Hat's Dr. Saibal Nandy calls Friday the 13th fear a superstition and notes most people with genuine phobias are not affected. He cites no local cases and says he has not met any phobics in the city. The piece contrasts superstition with measured skepticism and mentions Napoleon and the Titanic in context.
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