Day steps aside as Alliance leader in Canada
OTTAWA CP Stockwell Day ends his first term as leader of the Canadian Alliance. He to resign at the weekly caucus, move from Stornoway by week’s end. John Reynolds named caretaker leader. Day plans to run, timing unclear. Diane Ablonczy to announce bid. Stephen Harper is the only other candidate to date.
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Senators urge release of bin Laden tape to prove 9 11 role
United States senators reviewing a crude bin Laden video urged the administration to release the tape. They argued it confirms Osama bin Laden’s central role in planning the 9 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Senators Durbin Shelby called the tape a frightening display of evil and urged public disclosure.
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Oscar Wilde Quotation on Society and Education
A Wilde aphorism notes society yields rogues and schooling sharpens their cleverness. It attributes wit to education shaping vice, implying intellect amplifies impish traits within social structures.
Prairie Rose Board declines refunds for cancelled student trips
South Central high school students face loss as Prairie Rose School Division votes unanimously to keep deposits for trips to Italy and Greece. Debates focus on funding needs, with donors encouraged to support a relief fund while refunds are denied.
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Don Machelle
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Morales given four and a half years for brutal December beating
Jorge Alberto Morales, 20, was sentenced by Medicine Hat Court of Queen's Bench to four and a half years in jail for aggravated assault in the December 23, 2000, beating that left Patrick Christie, 36, unconscious and brain damaged. Christie remained in serious condition after the attack. Morales was found guilty by a jury on November 2. An appeal was indicated by defence counsel. Christie’s father and supporters attended. Morales’ family wept outside court. Crown prosecutor called the sentence appropriate given Morales was guilty of a savage act or being a party to it.
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Horse on 747 frightens cargo flight to Toronto
Emergency crews met a Frankfurt to Toronto cargo jet at Pearson after turbulence spooked one of twelve horses in the hold. Tranquilizers were used but ran low, and police reportedly used the flat end of an axe to subdue the agitated animal. The horse was slightly injured but expected to recover fully.
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