The Story of Roses and Early Law in Antiquity
An excerpt from THE HERBAL ALMANAC recounts the mythic origin of roses linked to Venus and Cupid, detailing rose color changes from white to red. The piece shifts to a historical note on how ancient societies shifted revenge from private feuds to state-administered justice, citing Old Testament norms and early English jurist thought.
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Ney
Henriette
Oen
Dodoen
Venus
Onis
Adonis
Iranes
Mars
Sir James
The Rule of Law in Canada and its Limits
Stephen argues that criminal justice blends punishment, deterrence and reform, while Canadians increasingly question revenge as a purpose. The piece praises the rule of law, noting it protects liberties and limits abuses by power, citing a federal cabinet minister fired for attempting to influence a judge.
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Stephen
England
Canada
New Pool Programs Offer Classes for All Ages
Chetwynd and District Rec Centre unveils summer aquatics with Adults programs, Parent-Tot and Preschool options, plus a seniors class. June registration runs 9 10 2 3 and 5 6, with private lessons five hours Mon-Fri. Pool closed Friday July 1 1983.
Umpires’ School Teaches Umpire Hand Signals
In Chetwynd the umpiring course drew 29 attendees as Deschner led a lecture on hand signals for slow pitch and fast pitch games. Leaflets showed umpire signals, detailing differences between slow and fast pitch and clarifying ball rules for ongoing baseball season.
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Ry Deschner
Ind
Eschner
Nals
Leschner
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek to get group home with federal loan help
Senator Ray Perrault announced a new group home project in Dawson Creek funded by a 158000 dollar loan guaranteed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The federal package includes a 13618 dollar annual subsidy and totals up to 476630 dollars under current terms for 12 transition units aimed at helping people with special needs.
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Dawson Creek
Ray Perrault
Romeo LeBlanc
Credit Fencier Trust
National Housing Act
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Federal Housing Agency
Government of Canada
Woman injured after truck spills asphalt on Alaska Highway
A Yukon woman was thrown from a semi-trailer carrying asphalt and remained in serious condition at Vancouver General Hospital. The truck struck Racing River Bridge north of Fort Nelson, B C, spilling its load on the Alaska Highway. Fort Nelson RCMP identified the driver and vehicle involved.
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Fort Nelson
B.C
Vancouver General Hospital
Alaska
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