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All is not quiet on the VLT front
Fred McGuinness reports growing opposition to video lottery terminals across western Canada. Premier Klein faces backlash over VLT profits and Catholic and Ukrainian Catholic leaders clash over funding. A new Catholic bishop criticizes the premier, while gambling addiction programs and rising VLT related deaths spark policy debate. Communities vote on VLTs. Manitoba and Saskatchewan studies show high per capita spending. Editor notes regional tensions and political friction surrounding VLTs from Brandon to Rosetown.
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L.B. Pearson
Royal Canadian Legion
Pearson
Alberta
Klein
Calgary
Frederick Henry
Vlts
Camrose
VLT
Addictions Foundation of
Manitoba
Winnipeg Beach
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Saskatchewan Urban Municipal Association
Boissevain
Ther
Rosetown
Ald