22 Sep 1998
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1998
Page
1
Fifteen year old hepatitis victim Joey Hache met Prime Minister Jean Chretien in Ottawa but left without a commitment to compensate all tainted blood victims. He argued funds exist and noted he collected 50 000 signatures during a cross country ride.
About 500 protesters gathered near Sweetgrass Montana as U S border frictions mount over Canadian access to U S markets. South Dakota imposes a blockade on Canadian cattle and hog shipments while Montana considers tougher truck inspections amid election year tensions. Canadian Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief links strain to U S elections and low commodity prices. He accuses South Dakota governor of using Canadian producers as political pawns.
The article notes Clinton’s videotaped grand jury appearance eliciting little explosive drama. Lewinsky’s testimony confirms no request to obstruct justice, while Clinton shifts from contrite to combative then evasive before resuming his polished demeanor.
Wallace a Med Hat welding supply owner and Shell station lessee filed nomination papers for city mayor facing incumbent Grimm and Alderman Hamill. He emphasizes luring industry, questions Grimm's record, and says the race could split the vote while promising to sell the town.
Medicine Hat residents will decide by plebiscite on October 19 whether to allow photo radar in the city. The issue sparked a lengthy council debate. two aldermen opposed holding the vote and discussions focused on legal jurisdiction and police versus municipal control.
About 15 animals of all shapes and sizes attended a church pet blessing. Eight year old Veronique Oldham said her pet rat Blackfoot received the benediction, and she believes Blackfoot will like the blessing.
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