Edmonton Journal from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • 20

BBST COPY AVAILABLE A20 Edmonton Journal, Thursday, September 18, 1997 "If it doesn 't have our consent, it doesn 't go. Darlene Dickinson, spokesperson for Alberta Treasury Branches, which has lent some $100 million to the Oilers and must approve any sale si, -v- hit I OILERS Continued from A1 Alberta Treasury Branches spokesperson Darlene Dickinson said it will review its copy of the offer as quickly as possible. Treasury Branches, which has lent an estimated $100 million Cdn to the Oilers, must give its approval to any deal to sell the team. "If it doesn't have our consent, it doesn't go," Dickinson said. She said she doesn't know if the proposal asks Treasury Branches to write off part of the debt owed by the team as part of the offer.

It is possible, however, for new owners to receive Treasury Branches financing if they meet certain conditions, even though the nature of the risk associated with a hockey team doesn't necessarily fit with the institution's lending policies, she said. "We are not saying no, but if it meets the test, there is a possibility" Mayor Bill Smith said he was pleased an offer has been made, but adds it's far from a done deal. i request for taxpayers' assistance. The investors will be asking for the support of the "entire business community" for assistance in the deal, as well as appealing for the public to continue supporting the team through ticket sales. More investors may also join the group, he said.

EDE budgeted $15,000 to hire a sports consultant from Coopers and Lybrand in Dallas, to prepare a project and trends analysis. Everything in the analysis looks good except for the question of future players' salaries, he said. And in at least one other National Hockey League town, there is optimism that the Oilers are here to stay Pierrie Gauthier, general manager of the Ottawa Senators, said, "Your team's not going anywhere, believe me." Brian Gavriloff, The Journal Lawyer John Butler (left) and EDE boss Rick LeLacheur face the media "There's never been a request for anything at all from the city Until such time as that comes forward, well have to wait and see." LeLacheur also said he hasn't seen the offer but he isn't aware of any He said he hasn't seen the proposal but has had some discussions with some of the people involved. None of those discussions, he added, have dealt with requests for the city's involvement. IF ITS CRAFTED LIKE FINE furniture rr must be MANNINGT0N JAMESTOWN PLANK AVAILABLE IN AUBURN, fm NATURAL OAK if PECAN sJ SQ.FT.

TV S3 "This is a work in progress Not only the building but the station itself. It's going to evolve from day to day and month to month." Janis Mackey, A-Channel's nightly news anchor VINTAGE SQ.FT. If you want the classic look of Hardwood in your home see us today! tion itself It's going to evolve from day to day and month to month." The station is promising an edgy, interactive approach, aimed at younger viewers, unlike anything Edmonton has seen. "We're going to be getting out of the studio and out on the streets," Mackey said. "Even when we're in the studio we're not going to be sitting behind a desk.

We're not going to be confined to a space." General manager Jim Haskins says Continued from A1 Broadcast on Cable Ch. 7 and Ch. 51 over-the-air, the A-Channel is aiming for a high-energy, hip image with a programming format heavy on movies, news and kids. "This is a work in progress," said Janis Mackey, who will anchor the A-Channel's nightly news. "Not only the building, but the sta Edmonton television station, we will be arranging tours and things." Spotted amid the bustle of activity inside the studios Wednesday was company chairperson Stuart Craig, who has placed his eldest son, Drew, in charge of the Alberta television operations.

it's still a little early for any real interplay between the station and people on the street "Right now we can't have a lot of interaction because we're doing the last-minute technical stuff. "Once the technicians are out of there and it's truly our home and an --it fflflcwiMfl wmm liu COjiTflllTOfiTOj Hi n. (RntMYHV 0) imam I UJi 1 Convenient TV output for use instead of monitor Expandable design for additional memory or an adapter card ESSENTIALS Choice of 150, 166 or 180MHz powerful MediaGX processors Expandable memory Choice of large hard drives Fast 16X CD-ROM Multimedia colour monitor with integrated speakers Advanced 33.614.4 Kbps datafaxvoice modem-IBM Antivirus Windows 95 preloaded Stylish champagne-bronze and black colour combinations Sleek, portable 23A' thin system unit design Stereo separation delivers clearer, more realistic sound Voice recognition capability for dictation and surfing the Net THE EXPANDABLE AMBRA ISPIRATI FROM IBM. NOW WITH VOICE DICTATION AND NAVIGATION. for a no-charge copy of World Book 1997.1 All supported by IBM's Antivirus software, 24 hour 1 Year Carry-In Service on the system unit3 and a 1 Year Express Exchange Warranty on the monitor, keyboard and mouse.

It doesn't stop there. No matter which Ambra Ispirati your family chooses, you'll get full screen action, blazing 3D graphics and awesome sound. In fact, the Ispirati even comes with television output capabilities so you can surf the Net and play games on either your television or computer screen. And if all of these extras weren't enough, the Ambra Ispirati is expandable to allow for high-speed cable modem access to the Internet. Access the world's largest reference library with an Ambra Ispirati from IBM.

Choose from six models, each at a great price. They come packed full of essentials and extras including some models with voice enabled Netscape Navigator and VoiceType Simply Speaking Gold IBM's award winning voice dictation software for people who would rather speak, than type. And because with IBM you always get a lot for a little, your Ambra Ispirati also comes preloaded with Windows 95, the 1997 Canadian Encyclopedia Plus, Lotus SmartSuite and communications software so that you can fax and set up your family's own voice mail. There's even an offer If you're looking for an affordable full-featured PC, look no further. Visit our website at www.ca.pc.ibm.com or call 1-800-IBM-CALL, ext.

16PC for your nearest IBM Retailer. I 5 ImmIm mm ml VoiceType Simply Speaking Gold Solutions for a small planet Lotus SmartSuite World Book Offer1 Canadian Encyclopedia Plus FUTURE SHOP IBM DIRECT IBM HOME COMPUTING STORES IBM HOME COMPUTING INTERACTIVE 16PC ii-j-i I MediaGX EDO Memory Hard Drive DataFax Free Adapter Free Memory VoiceType Simply TV unnimr MOaei Processor (MHz) Max (MB) (GB) CD-ROM Modem Slot (ISAPCI) Socket Speaking Gold Output 11E111E211E 150166180 16128 2.0. 16X Max 33.614.4 Kbps YES 2 NO YES opt.14Y15" 211EX213EX 180 16128 2.03.1 16X Max 33.614.4 Kbps YES 2 YES YES 14715" 233EX 180 32128 3.1 16X Max 33.614.4 Kbps YES 2 YES YES 15727' 234EZ 180 32128 4.0 24XMax 5614.4 Kbps YES 2 YES YES 157277opt. www.ca.pc.tom.com PRINTER OPTIONAL ON ALL MODELS 1-800-426-2255 Quantities and availability may vary by location Retailers may sell lor less. Prices accurate as September 12,1997.

M9 for an Ambra Ispirati 10E with a 150MHz MediaGX processor (monitor Is optional) Other prices shown indicate specific models. Printer Is not included in these prices. Contact your IBM retailer for complete details PC's referenced in this ad are shipped with a Windows 95 operating system. 1 To receive your copy of World Book, can 1-800-IBM-CALL ext. 1139 within 30 days of your purchase.

World Book is a trade-mark of World Book, Inc. 2. 7 days a week excluding major holidays. 3. Other limitations apply.

Warranty, service and support of non-IBM products are provided directly by the non-IBM manufacturer, supplier or publisher. IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products MediaGX is a trade-mark of Cyrix Corporation. Windows 95 is a registered trade-mark of Microsoft Corporation. IBM, Ambra, Antivirus, VoiceType, and Solutions for small planet are either trade marks or registered trade-marks of IBM Corp Lotus and Lotus SmartSuite are registered hade-marts of Lotus Development Corp. Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trade-marks of Netscape Communications Corp.

M.mtizm tte.