WHL coach James jailed for sex abuse case
Graham James, former WHL coach and Calgary Hitmen leader, pleaded guilty to forcing two teen players to perform sex acts with him over years. He received a 3 1/2 year jail sentence. The case sparks calls for scrutiny and safety reforms in junior hockey across Canada.
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Calgary
Canada
Ben Wiebe
Swift Current Broncos
Western Hockey League
Graham James
Wiebe
James
Broncos
Calgary Hitmen
Dev Dley
WHL
Oley
Murray Costello
Canadian Hockey Association
CHA
Southam
Lorne Scott
Weather Outlook With Cool Temperatures Tomorrow
Cloudy conditions lead to a tomorrow forecast of a high near four degrees with a low around minus one tonight. Precipitation remains at zero point zero millimeters. See weather map on Page A2.
Rural doctors eye signing bonuses to lure for Alberta care
Alberta's Rural Physician Action Plan offers incentives up to 75 000 including 10 000 signing bonuses to attract second and third year medical residents to rural practice. Experts differ on effectiveness with some labeling the bonus ill conceived while others defend it as a targeted incentive amid doctor shortages and U S competition.
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Alberta
United States
Michael Bering
Sandra Woodhead-Lyons
Bering
David O’neil
Alberta Medical Association
O’neil
Trochu
Calgary
U.S
Ron Witzke
Palliser Medical Staff
Medicine Hat
Palliser
Health Authority
Tom Seaman
Penguins endure cold as Amsterdam freezes
In Amsterdam, Artis zoo houses young blackfoot penguins in a 5 C cooler because outdoor temperatures around -10 C threaten their safety. The chicks tolerate -5 C, while adults huddle in lit caves outside to stay warm during breeding season.
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Amsterdam
Europe
South Africa
Artis Zoo
Miriam Dresme
Dresme
Drumheller Prison Riot Shocks Alberta Authorities
About 150 inmates at Drumheller medium security prison in southern Alberta rioted after refusing to return to cells. Guards scuffled with prisoners as fires were started in new housing units. Staff treated for smoke inhalation. three inmates hospitalized with minor injuries. No hostages or clear demands reported. disturbance ended by early morning.
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Drumheller
Alta
Alberta
Sam Campbell
Campbell
Canada advances to world junior final with 3-2 win over Russia
Canada defeats Russia 3-2 to reach the world junior final for the fifth straight year. Devereaux scored twice in the third period after Russia led 2-1, while Doig was penalized for spearing Morozov. Canada will face the U S or Czech Republic winner in Saturday's final.
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Geneva
Devereaux
Canada
Russia
Kitchener Rangers
Edmonton
Jason Doig
Granby
Alexei Morozov
Brad Larsen
Morozov
Peter Schaefer
Brandon Wheat Kings
Rustem Gabdulin
Marc Denis
Ottawa
Alyn McCauley
Schaefer
Gabdulin
Alexandre Voltchkov
McCauley
Winter storms grip northern hemisphere with east to west misery
A deep freeze cripples Europe and Britain with record lows up to minus 15 C. Avalanches close the Trans Canada Highway marooning Boston Bar BC. France reports 206 deaths as rivers freeze and trains halt. Yosemite evacuations affect thousands in California. Thames freezes for first time since WWII.
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Europe
British Columbia
United States
Spain
Russia
France
Rhone River
le Parisien
Britain
Siberia
Canada
Boston Bar
B.C
Fraser Canyon
Saltspring Island
Mainland
Vancouver Island
U.S
Yosemite National Park
California
Thames
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Canadian Press
Ann Landers
Davis
Doonesbury Pere
Jan McDougall
Southam News
Associated Press
Rhone Valley
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