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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Sep 19, 1986

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Exploring the ancient eastern art of flower arranging Focus

Page five features a feature on the history and practice of eastern flower arranging. The piece highlights growing interest, key styles, and notable practitioners shaping the craft.

Weather Outlook Saturday Cloudy With Rain Likely

The forecast shows a cloudy day with a 90 percent chance of precipitation on Saturday. Temperatures reach a high of 10 and a low of 5 with rain likely noted on the map page B3.

Legislature to undergo $3.5 million facelift in Alberta

The Alberta Legislature Building, a brown sandstone structure nearing its 75th birthday, will receive a $3.5 million renovation. The first phase starts immediately with about $1 million earmarked for improvements in and around the main chamber.

Edmonton Alberta Legislature

New trial set for Lortie in Quebec gun attack

The Quebec Court of Appeal ordered a new trial for former Canadian Armed Forces corporal Dennis Lortie on first degree murder charges for the May 1984 gun attack that killed three government employees at the Quebec National Assembly. Lortie was sentenced to life in prison after conviction. his lawyer argued insanity at the time.

Quebec Quebec Court of Appeal Denis Lortie Quebec National Assembly Lortie Andre Royer

MPs' salaries rise 10.2 percent as Alberta session ends

Alberta legislature prorogues after a session dominated by labor disputes and programs. MPs voted a 10.2 percent pay increase raising base salary to 28 141 dollars. Gov't projects a 2.5 billion dollar deficit next year while recalling session next February or March.

Edmonton Alberta Don Getty Progressive Conservatives House Neil Crawford Getty Ray Martin New Democrats Peter Lougheed Liberals Representatives

Saskatchewan to vote in provincial general election

Premier Grant Devine announced Saskatchewan will hold a provincial general election on October 20. The Progressive Conservative government, with 49 of 64 seats at dissolution, has faced deficits and sector troubles since the 1982 landslide, while recent moves include a $282 million mortgage support program for homeowners.

Saskatoon Saskatchewan Grant Devine Devine NDP

Wilson snubs budget critics in Montreal remarks

Finance Minister Michael Wilson rejected calls for deeper spending cuts to curb the deficit, arguing markets show confidence in gradual reduction. He maintained no offsetting tax rises or extra cuts, noting the dollar's modest moves and citing past spending cuts as proof of restraint. He revised the oil price assumption from 22.50 to 14.21 US per barrel.

Montreal Michael Wilson Wilson

Mystery documents surface in Stevens conflict inquiry

Federal officials could not explain how three documents including a confidential memo and a negotiating strategy ended up with Magna International. The inquiry centers on former industry minister Sinclair Stevens and alleged conflicts involving loans to his family and Magna funded projects in Nova Scotia. The Magna files describe a plan for two auto parts factories and training centres with about 64 million in department aid and a government fallback position to boost funding by 2.5 million and 6.5 million.

Toronto Sinclair Stevens Department Stevens Magna International Inc Frank Stronach Noreen Magna Industry Department Nova Scotia Cape Breton Island

Murphy resigns as Calgary 1988 Olympic committee official

Brian Murphy quits as general manager of sports relations for the Calgary 1988 Olympic Games organizing committee citing differences in management philosophy. His departure raises staff losses to eight top executives since Calgary won the bid. Bill Pratt downplays a revolving-door image despite several resignations and firings.

Calgary Brian Murphy Ralph Klein Klein Murphy Bill Pratt Organizing Committee Pratt International Olympics Committee

Davey's Silent Push for Leadership and a Memoir Sellout

Senator Keith Davey uses quiet talk on John Turner’s leadership to draw attention to his upcoming political memoir Rainmaker. Liberal factions split on loyalty as Turner allies fear a palace plot while Davey’s maneuvering fuels chatter of Cassius-like challenge by Jean Chrétien and a possible push toward Paul Martin Jr. The publishing angle and party maneuvering merge as Davey aims to boost sales and influence at the same time.

Jonathan Manthorpe Southam Ottawa Keith Davey Liberal Party Trudeau Davey John Turner Turner Rainmaker Jean Chretien Cassius Chretien Trudeaustes Paul Martin Jr Canada Steamship Lines

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