Arctic search linked to Northwest Passage discovery
In 1850 explorers Robert McClure and Richard Collinson launched a major Arctic hunt for John Franklin. The mission, described as history’s greatest search, yielded the Northwest Passage, later claimed by Franklin’s crew who perished without reporting it. The event marks a pivotal yet tragic exploration milestone.
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Richard Collinson
John Franklin
Franklin
Northwest Passage
Melanie Ferguson Inspires After Brain Cancer Battle
Melanie Serr Ferguson, once cured of brain cancer at 18 after a 2 1/2 year fight, is now 24, married to Kevin since 2001, and mother to Micah. She credits faith and positivity as others find her views on God inspirational amid a small residual tumor growth and a long wait for medical reassurance.
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Micah
Melanie Ferguson
Kevin
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God
Dead cows found on seized Alberta feedlot
More than 150 beef cattle were found dead at a central Alberta feedlot seized by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Rancher Jessie Quast said 150 to 200 may die more in the next day as survivors starve and weaken amid the grim scene.
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Alberta
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Jessie Quast
Budget clash as cabinet meets in Ottawa
The federal cabinet plans an all day session in Ottawa to set budget priorities for the new year. Prime Minister Paul Martin calls ministers back to debate major spending decisions while Canada responds to the tsunami relief. Finance Minister Ralph Goodale warns that money is tighter than expected.
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Paul Martin
Ottawa
Canada
Ralph Goodale
Abby Haney Leads Bunny Division in Interprovincial Ringette
Abby Haney of the Bunny Division Medicine Hot Sports Connection Orcas fires a ring into the net during a Saturday Ed Horvath Interprovincial Classic Ringette Tournament match. The photo captures a sharp finish as teams compete for control and goals.
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Abby Haney
Medicine
Hot Sports Connection
Orcas
Ed Horvath
Palestinians pick new leader in nine year election
Palestinians held their first presidential vote since 1996 to choose a successor to Yasser Arafat. Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah was expected to win easily but faced challenges in securing a clear mandate for reviving peace talks and reforming the Palestinian Authority amid concerns over corruption. Polls briefly extended due to heavy turnout.
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Yasser Arafat
Mideast
Mahmoud Abbas
Arafat
Fatah Movement
Israel
Palestinian Authority
Medicine Hat Erects 60-Metre Wind Assessment Tower
The city of Medicine Hat completed a 60 metre high wind assessment tower in the northern industrial area on Saturday. The steel tower will monitor winds for a year to assess suitability for wind farms in the area.
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Medicine Hat
Blaze advance to final in Ed Horvath Classic thriller
Medicine Hat Blaze edged Calgary North East 6-5 to reach the final of the Ed Horvath Interprovincial Classic division. Chelsea Hallick assisted Paige Dulle for a 5-4 lead with under five minutes left in the third period, then Mahala Boychuk sealed it with an empty net goal with 22 seconds remaining.
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Belle Aringette
Calgary North Easo
Eriplex
Chelsea Hallick
Paige Dulle
Mahala Boychuk
Newfoundland Oil Royalties Clash Between Ottawa and Province
Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams accuses Prime Minister Paul Martin of breaking a pre election promise as Ottawa and the province clash over billions in offshore oil and gas royalties from current and future developments.
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Newfoundland
Danny Williams
Paul Martin
Remember-X the super ginseng pill debuts in Canada
A Canadian team claims to have developed Remember-X a super ginseng pill. They reference a US study of 750 adults showing memory impairment affects most people over 40. The piece frames the pill as a potential aid for memory alertness and aging concerns.
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