Call for Referendum on Electrical Deregulation in Alberta
The Industrial Association of Southern Alberta urges Premier Ralph Klein to hold a referendum during the provincial election on power deregulation. Spearman of Black Velvet Distilling Co notes support would hinge on a 70 percent or higher negative vote. Prices have doubled since deregulation began and demand outpaces new capacity due to market uncertainty.
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Edmonton
Southern Alberta
Industrial Association of Southern Alberta
Ralph Klein
Black Velvet Distilling Co
Ten days alive in quake rubble
In Bhuj, India, a brother and sister were rescued after ten days trapped in their damaged building following the January 26 quake. Soldiers formed a human pyramid to reach the second-floor window as rescuers found them weak but uninjured, surviving on cereal and water.
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Ahmadabad
India
Bhuj
Bakshi Singh
Border Security Force
Honest housekeeper returns wallet with ten thousand dollars
Linda Fleming, 49, the Days Inn chief housekeeper in Lebanon New Hampshire, turned over a wallet containing at least ten thousand dollars to management after a Florida man staying with his son at a nearby boarding school left it behind. He expects to retrieve the money next week. She says she would not steal even for a Jeep payoff.
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Lebanon
N.H
Linda Fleming
Days Inn
Florida
Fleming
A Good Marriage Like a Casserole Says Anonymous Opinion
A witty anonymous opinion compares a lasting marriage to a casserole noting only those responsible for it truly know what goes in. The remark uses a humorous kitchen metaphor to reflect intimate teamwork and shared secrets in partnership.
Could it happen here in Medicine Hat with derailments
Medicine Hat fire chief Garry Mauch says rail tracks through the city and high road traffic raise derailment and hazardous goods spill concerns after Red Deer’s weekend anhydrous ammonia incident. City officials note relocation costs are multi million and unlikely.
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Medicine Hat
Red Deer
Hat
Garry Mauch
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mauch
Ted Grimm
Grimm
CP Rail
John Harpin
Alberta
Harpin
Dave McCord
Gerald Bodnaruk
Brian Stauth
Alberta to slash debt with 5.6 billion windfall
Alberta announces a 5.6 billion debt reduction plan benefiting from a windfall in natural resources. The third quarter update forecasts 7.3 billion in higher revenues and directs over 1.7 billion to rebates and tax cuts. If debt falls to 12.5 billion within two years, further tax relief and spending shifts could follow. Alberta contrasts with Ontario, BC and Nova Scotia high debts, attracting potential investment. Roger Gibbins notes large national disparity.
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Bonanza
Alberta
Ontario
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Roger Gibbins
The
Canada West Foundation
Gibbins
Public favors First Street site for arts centre
The public votes 51 percent for the 400 block of First Street S.E. as the preferred site for a proposed downtown museum and performing arts centre. Alderman Bernie Anderson hints at a plebiscite while Mayor Grimm cautions against delaying with too many options.
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Ald
Graham Kelly
Public Services Committee
Council
Kelly
First Street
S.E
Riverside Park
Riverside
Bernie Anderson
Anderson
Ted Grimm
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