Police weigh charges in fatal Trans-Canada pickup accident
In Medicine Hat police, Sgt. Bob Ross and officers reviewed the March 26 crash that killed 22 year old Ian Roberts who rode in a pickup bed with plywood. Investigators expect four to five more days of work before deciding on charges and note a new law against riding in truck beds but may pursue other charges.
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Medicine Hat
Ian Roberts
Roberts
Bob Ross
Ross
Richard Spencer
Stacey Kessler
Hatters oppose Bill 11 televised debate leaves opinions unmoved
Health care funding under Medicare won t cut wait times for surgeries due to fixed budget limits says doctor Gerry Prince. Premier Ralph Klein argues private facilities ease pressure while Medicine Hat MLA Rob Renner notes extra funding could speed patients through the system.
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Klein
Gerry Prince
Prince
Ralph Klein
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Canada
Renner
Medicine Hat Friends of Medicare
Dennis Perrier
Perrier
Hatter Ted Butcher
Butcher
Friends of Medicare
Markets plunge as tech stocks trigger historic slide
The Toronto Stock Exchange 800 index dropped about 684 points in early trading, then rebounded to close down 232.89 points. The Nasdaq and Dow also faced steep intraday losses before recovering as buyers returned, amid fears of a mass tech selloff and dot-com mania.
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Toronto
Canada
Toronto Stock Exchange
U.S
Raccoons Force Pictou Council to Move Meeting
Masked intruders occupied the Pictou County council chambers forcing Monday’s meeting to be held at the Pictou fire hall. Officials say stains on ceiling tiles revealed the animals entering through a roof air-exchanger grate.
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Pictou
N.S
Pictou County
Clyde Purvis
Purvis
Beer stores stock up ahead of Western Canada strike
Calgary and Edmonton retailers prepared for a possible lockout at Brewers Distributor Ltd as workers vote to authorize a strike. Managers stocked cases of Molson and Labatt products amid talks of a 30 percent wage cut, with Calgary set to face a deadline of April 6. Independent brewers pledge deliveries, and back-up warehouses would limit shortages. Local customers express mixed concern as plans unfold.
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Medicine Hat
Acorona
Western Canada
Sherry Zenith
Brewers Distributor Ltd
Molson and Labatt Products
Corona
Zenith
Kirk Frandsen
Medicine Hat Liquor Store
Frandsen
Molson
Labatts
Hell
Big Rock
Todd Stadnyk
States
Roger Young
Martin enters leadership race as Klees exits
Keith Martin officializes his bid to lead the Canadian Alliance focusing on health care and social programs while Frank Klees drops out amid funding concerns. Martin calls for jobs strong health care safe streets and a socially centrist path, contrasting rivals' fiscal emphasis. Klees states he cannot continue due to an $8 million war chest tied to conditions he would not accept.
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Ontario
Frank Klees
Klees
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