Alberta TV debate to air second reading of Bill 11
Premier Ralph Klein’s government will broadcast live second reading of Bill 11 starting 8 p.m. with eight speakers. The event aims for a restrained session amid controversy over private health care reforms and potential amendments on doctor conflict-of-interest guidelines. Nancy MacBeth challenged a public showdown, but Klein declined outside debates.
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Edmonton
Ralph Klein
Alberta
Klein
Nancy MacBeth
Nancy
Accident On Dunmore Road Se.E Near Seventh Day Adventist
Emergency crews attended to a male driver after his 1983 Chrysler lost control on Dunmore Road at 19th Avenue S.E. The car crossed into the northbound lanes, struck a median, and crashed into a tree in front of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The driver was hospitalized with breathing difficulties and cuts. no passengers were aboard. Police said charges are pending.
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Mike Bednar
Dunmore Road
19Th Avenue S.E
Medicine Hat “Nity
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
19Th Avenue
S.E
Dorothy Stabler
Lori Stabler
Air bag blamed in Toronto professor's death
Toronto coroner says a car rear end near a red light may have killed Karol Steinhouse, 47, as air bag deployment shattered ribs and ruptured her aorta. Dr. William Lucas notes seat position and low-impact crash contributed, while federal investigators examine the vehicle.
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Toronto University
William Lucas
Karol Steinhouse
Lucas
Toronto
Steinhouse
Taber shooting suspect ready for trial after recovery
CALGARY teenager accused in the fatal Taber high school shooting has recovered from a stroke induced coma and may stand trial in Lethbridge. The 15-year-old, facing first degree murder and two attempted murder counts, remains under youth court review as a judge weighs fitness to stand trial and possible transfer to adult court. Jason Lang, 17, died in WR Myers high school hall in April.
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Calgary
Taber
Lethbridge
Lisa Burgis
Burgis
Jason Lang
WR. Myers High School
Ministers Stand By Couples As Toronto Wedding Hall Strikes
Lois Code, a wedding minister at Toronto City Hall, faced a strike that could disrupt ceremonies for about 26 couples. She scrambled to arrange a suitable room and prepare signing tables as municipal workers began a Friday walkout.
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Toronto
Lois Code
Code
Ministerial Associates Inc
Juni
Municipal
Mne
Domin
Pter
Microsoft antitrust ruling sparks stock collapse and hearing
A U S district judge found Microsoft violated Sherman Act antitrust laws by maintaining monopoly power and tying browser to the operating system. The ruling triggered a Nasdaq drop of 360 points and an 15.37 decline to 90.87 a share, as Microsoft prepared an appeal and court hearings set remedies and possible breakup.
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Washington
U.S
Microsoft Corp
Thomas Penfield Jackson
Microsoft
Janet Reno
Bill Gates
Jackson
Joel Klein
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
Canada
Competition Bureau
Nurses' duties critical in Alberta contract talks
The Alberta health system negotiates a new contract with AUPE representing 6700 LPNs aides and attendants. Mediated talks in seven days aim to extend wages 9 percent over three years for LPNs and 7 percent for attendants while avoiding strikes. patients praise LPNs for daily care and extra miles.
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Berstad
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
AUPE
Palliser Health Authority
Tom Seaman
Lpns
Dan MacLennan
Seaman
Bonnie Knowles
Knowles
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