Saskatchewan farmers rally for aid at legislature
About 200 farmers converged on the Saskatchewan legislature in freezing weather to resume a protest over demands for 300 million dollars in provincial aid and 1 billion from Ottawa. Ray Bashutsky, Saskatchewan Rally Group president, said talks stalled as the two sides remain far apart.
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Saskatchewan
Ray Bashutsky
Saskatchewan Rally Group
Bashutsky
Ottawa
No Bush party yet as McCain appeals in South Carolina
In Charleston South Carolina conservative Democrat voter Chuck Jackson crosses party lines to back Republican John McCain in the presidential primary. Jackson calls McCain honest and willing to tell the truth, hoping a win sustains McCain’s underdog momentum after New Hampshire.
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S.C
Carolina
George W. Bush
Chuck Jackson
Jackson
John McCain
Bush
McCain
Texas
New Hampshire
Farmer Almanac Insight on Child Kindness and Sympathy
A reflection on the hidden wealth of sympathy, kindness, and generosity within a child. The piece contrasts a halo ready to fall, symbolizing danger, with the potential for benevolence in youth.
Deep tax cuts eyed in upcoming federal budget
Ottawa economists expect the February 28 budget to include up to 45 billion dollars in tax cuts over five years affecting most Canadians. Surpluses over the next five years could allow more cuts, with Finance Minister Paul Martin hinted to reallocate funds after stabilizing rainy day reserves.
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Marc Levesque
Toronto Dominion Bank
Martin
Ottawa
Levesque
Klein pushes Alberta senate bid to influence Ottawa
Premier Ralph Klein urges Prime Minister Jean Chretien to appoint senator in waiting Bert Brown elected by Albertans amid the 1998 Alberta municipal elections. Brown led with the most votes while Ted Morton finished second as Klein seeks an elected rather than appointed Senate. Brown calls on respecting Canadian citizens wishes.
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Ralph Klein
Jean Chretien
Chretien
Bert Brown
Alberta
Reform Party
Senate
University of Calgary
Ted Morton
Klein
Brown
Canada
Foremost town meeting sought after tense school rally
Prairie Rose School Division plans a February 2 town meeting at Foremost school to calm tensions after a student protest and sit in. Superintendent Keith Jones notes anticipated staff conduct changes while acknowledging lingering issues and divided atmosphere amid concerns over staff favoritism and transfers.
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Foremost School
Prairie Rose
Keith Jones
Jones
Mary Jenkins
Nancy Laqua
Ashbott
Jamie Henline
Laqua
Ott
Jenkins
Mitch Walker
Walker
Irvine
Aza Senecal
Central Office
Mrs. Jenkins
Classic gentleman Ernie Wales reaches 105 in Toronto
Ernie Wales, who just marked his 105th birthday, remains spry enough to bring breakfast to his wife each morning. He jokes about a sore toe while noting he usually moves about well. The couple, now in a seniors' home, met 25 years ago after both were widowed. Wales bowled weekly for 78 years, stopping only two years ago.
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Toronto
Ernie Wales
Wales
Ethel Knowles
Knowles
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