Bedfellows in Alberta oppose same sex marriage clash
Premier Ralph Klein and Bishop Fred Henry unite in opposition to same sex marriage. Klein says Alberta will not issue marriage licences to same sex couples even if federal law changes. Henry blasts Prime Minister Jean Chretien, arguing marriage should go beyond procreation and warning of broader social wedges. Tim Campbell reports from Medicine Hat.
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Fred Henry
Klein
Alberta
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Jean Chretien
Jean
Tim Campell
The
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Scampbell
Medicinehatnews
Ideals and tolerance in Medicine Hat editorial
Jeff Kasbrick argues against coercive bylaw enforcement and fanatical beliefs in Medicine Hat. He condemns CAPCS efforts to regulate pornography and the attempt to halt a wizard camp, urging acceptance of diverse lifestyles and values in Canada. Published by Albanta Newspaper Group.
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Canada
Alberta
Medicine Hat
CAPCS
Jeff Kasbrick
Albanta Newspaper Group, Inc
News
Dunmore Road
Oil lobby fights Kyoto targets to spare taxpayers
Canadian oil groups led by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers oppose strict Kyoto limits, arguing emission cuts would harm the economy. Despite BP and Imperial Oil reducing emissions, industry pressure seeks lenient targets, while Canada pledges six percent below 1990 levels by 2012.
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Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
CAPP
Canada
CAPF
Alberta
Ralph Klein
Imperial Oil
Canadian government urged to curb oil sector pollution
An Ottawa discussion argues the Chretien administration plans to allow higher emissions by the petroleum industry while subsidizing costs, risking broader cuts elsewhere. Critics note that while Kyoto supports reductions, subsidies may boost tar sands pollution despite 1.7 billion in climate funding.
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Jean Chretien
CAPP
Chretien
Alberta
the Economis
Bishop Henry praised for defending faith in Canadian law
A reader commends Bishop Fred Henry for opposing a draft same sex marriage bill, arguing laws rest on moral bases. The letter rebukes Natalie Bank and Alan Poitier for attacking church leadership and calls for faith in public duty, urging a stronger prophetic stance.
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Calgary
Fred Henry
Jean Chretien
Tam
Natalie Bank
News
Alan Poitier
Canada
Community spirit shines in Medicine Hat documentary
Reg Sherren thanks Stampede organizers for help while filming a CBC documentary. He notes Dana Sodera’s readiness and praises David Carter for aiding information gathering as he travels Canada. The piece highlights Medicine Hat’s kindness, enthusiasm, and strong community spirit.
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Medicine Hat
CBC Television
Dana Sodera
David Carter
Reg Sherren
Canada
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