Lougheed rejects further oil sands aid in price deal
Premier Peter Lougheed told about 800 delegates at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce convention that Alberta already gained in the energy pricing deal. He said royalty cuts from 50 to 30 percent satisfy the oil sands owners and warned no further aid will be given to stalled Cold Lake and Allands projects unless conventional oil agrees, while advocating broader economic reforms and freer export of gas to reduce Canada's trade deficit.
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Calgary
Alberta
Peter Lougheed
Lougheed
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Esso Resources Canada Ltd
Cold Lake
Shell Canada Resources Ltd
Allands
Fort McMurray
United States
Canada
U.S
Clark victory solidifies Tory leadership hold in Toronto
Joe Clark appears set to avert a party leadership challenge after a unanimous endorsement by the national PC executive. The rival PC Metro group, formed by dissidents, threatens ongoing strife as Clark’s supporters push a broader retaliation plan. PC Metro, 31 riding associations strong, claims to speak for rank and file, yet critics call it a power broker club.
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Southam News
Toronto
Joe Clark
Progressive Conservative Party
Toronto Tories
Hogtown
PC Metro
Clark
Neil MacLean
Bylaw Troubles and Northern Outlooks Across Pages
The notice cites ongoing bylaw problems linked to Remembrance Day policies and quotes Lady Padluk on Inuit views of money vs hunting life. A Pulitzer biography of Lyndon Johnson accuses ruthless use of power for business and accepting cash envelopes. The Festival of Festivals boosts Canadian film image.
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Lady Padluk
High Arctic
Council of the
Northwest Territories
Clark demands disclosure of mortgage relief plan
Opposition Leader Joe Clark accused the Liberal government of hiding details of a proposed mortgage relief program. He urged Housing Minister Paul Cosgrove to release the contents now as Canadians face decisions about home loans. Cosgrove had asked homeowners to wait for the next federal budget before renewing mortgages.
Iran warns parents over arrests as executions rise in Tehran
A Tehran prosecutor urged parents to watch their children closely amid reports that 71 opponents were executed by firing squads over two days. He warned that even 12 year olds could be executed for demonstrations against the regime.
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Beirut
Tehran
Assadollah Lajavardi
Islamic Republic
Abolhassan Bani-Sadr
Bani Sadr
Sajavardi
Iran
Musavi Tabrizi
Tehran Radio
Tabrizi
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomein
Province tests sites for hazardous waste depot near Medicine Hat
Alberta Environment will drill about 25 locations over nine months to locate a hazardous waste collection depot around Medicine Hat and other cities. Top 50 foot soil layer and groundwater conditions guide site selection for future transfer to two treatment plants between Calgary and Edmonton regions.
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Medicine Hat
Frank Bulyea
Alberta Environment Department
Fort Saskatchewan
Fort McMurray
Red Deer
Bulyea
Alberta
Alberta Environment Council
Environment Council
Calgary
Edmonton
Alberta Environment
Calgary bid to bring 1988 Winter Games to Canada
Calgary leaders push a strong bid for the 1988 Winter Olympics amid IOC consideration in Baden Baden. Canadian organizers highlight budget safety and broad political support from Ottawa and Alberta while countering distance concerns to Europe and noting historic bid efforts. Ken Read leads a wide membership drive with affordable pins to boost backing.
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Southam News
Calgary
Baden-Baden
Canada
Montreal
Vancouver
Calgary-Banff
International Olympic Committee
IOC
Germany
Maurice Allan
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Soviet Union
International Ice Hockey Federation
International Ski Federation
Frank King
Calgary Olympic Development Association
CODA
King
Western Canada
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Italy
Falunore
Sweden
Lake Placid
Europe
Nagoya
Japan
Ment
Ottawa
Gerald Regan
Regan
Alberta
Lougheed
West Germany
Sapporo
Rome
Banff National Park
National Park
Ken Read
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Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat United Way
Frank Webber
Tory
Seeree
Bylaw Problems Council
Stampede Park
Mel Littlechild
Ann Landers
BSS Ds Hale
Christopher Young
Don McGillivray
Gordon Wright
Gretta Chambers
Steve Ete
Watch
Paris
France
Khomeini
Shah
Mohammad Ali Rajai
Mohammad Javad Bahonar
Massoud Keshmiri
Iranian Security Council
Keshmiri
Crosbie Cotton
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