Finland's Santa to Host Historic Summit with Grandfather Frost
Santa Claus announced plans for a three day summit with Grandfather Frost at the Kremlin in Moscow starting January 7 to boost East West relations and cooperate on future endeavors. A large children party near Red Square is also planned as part of the event.
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Helsinki
Reuter
Finland
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Russia
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Moscow
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Frost
Unions Back Wage-Cut Deal at Canadian Airlines
Three major unions at Canadian Airlines International voted to accept wage reductions to help return the carrier to profitability. The CAW approved 81 percent, IAMAW 88 percent, and CUPE 89 percent in favor, following earlier ratifications by pilots, dispatchers, and other staff.
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Calgary
Canadian Airlines International
Canadian Auto Workers
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Frigid Friday Weather Map Report
Friday saw a high of minus one and a low of minus ten with light precipitation of 0.8 millimeters. The forecast accompanies the weather map on page A2.
Elmo auction raises funds at Medicine Hat mall
Serfas bid the final $300 for a Tickle Me Elmo at Zellers in the Medicine Hat Mall. About 150 people watched as a mystery bidder supported the Santa Claus Fund, while Serfas planned to keep the doll for family keepsakes. Rob Van Doorn praised peaceful conduct and increased security.
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Zellers
Medicine Hat Mall
Medicine Hat News
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Elmo
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van Doorn
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Ben Serfas
Dennis Schrenker
North America
Hostages Freed From Lima Embassy as Siege Continues
Red Cross officials say 38 captives will be freed from the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima amid the hostage crisis. The released include at least 25 seen leaving with a wheelchair-bound man among them, while others remain inside the besieged building.
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Lima
Javier Diez Canseco
Jerico Camino
Camino
Swan Hills plant faces five charges under Alberta environmental laws
Alberta Justice charged five companies operating the Swan Hills hazardous waste plant with environmental law violations after a mid October leak released PCBs dioxins and furans. The case covers alleged unreported releases between 1995 and this year amid prior emission problems and health warnings near the site.
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Alberta
Swan Hills
Alberta Justice
Tion Department
Monty Davis
Bovar Inc
Bovar
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