Kennedy Returns to Swift Current to Warn About Abuse
Sheldon Kennedy, 28, returned to Swift Current Saskatchewan to champion abuse awareness after years of silencing his experiences with Graham James, the former Swift Current Broncos coach. He spoke to about 300 students at St Joseph's middle school, detailing his journey from victim to educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Current
Saske
Canada
NHL
Sheldon Kennedy
Kennedy
Graham James
Swift Current Broncos
St. Joseph’s Middle School
Lewinsky Cooperation Impasse Affects Clinton Case
Canadian Press reports Monica Lewinsky's lawyer signalled an impasse in seeking her cooperation in the alleged affair and coverup involving President Bill Clinton. In Arkansas, Judge Susan Webber Wright barred Lewinsky evidence from Paula Jones' civil sexual harassment trial, ruling it not essential to core issues, prompting an appeal threat from Jones' lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ania Lewinsky
Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Clinton
White House
Susan Webber Wright
Lewinsky
Paula Jones
Monica Lewinsky
Little Rock
Jones
Canadian brewers offer ice storm beer replacements
Ottawa reports Molson and Labatt will replace beer that froze during a regional power outage caused by an ice storm. Spokespersons say drinking frozen beer is safe, though flavor may suffer, and insurers or breweries aim to help affected drinkers who were hit hard by the outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Molson and
Labatt
Molson
Lisa Jedan
Rob McCarthy
Klein faces backlash over VLT money debate in Alberta
Premier Ralph Klein was accused of moral cowardice as the VLT funding issue sparked harsh exchanges with Liberal Grant Mitchell. Klein defended gambling grants, pointing to community funds while Catholic Bishop Henry criticized the remarks as imprudent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Grant Mitchell
Klein
Vlts
Calgary
Alberta
Henry
Montessori School Dispute Drives Tax Protest in Medicine Hat
Derrick Larson vows to redirect his taxes from the Medicine Hat public schools to the Catholic system amid threats to fire two district teachers. He accuses the board of prioritizing money over educational quality and criticizes moves against the private Montessori program run by Jack and Shirley Woodward. The district presses ahead with closure threats and pressure to sell the Montessori academy, despite earlier support to integrate Montessori into the public system. Cypress Medicine Hat MLA Lorne Taylor notes prior approval for the Woodwards' day care, while board officials reaffirm opposition to partnering with Montessori in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Derrick Larson
Larson
Montessori Children’s Academy
Es Pip
Enemen 76
Woodward
Jack
Shirley Woodward
Woodwards
Dave Beresh
Cypress Medicine Hat
Lorne Taylor
Beresh
Roy Wilson
Alan Eagleson Life as a Jailbird in Toronto Prison
Ian Eagleson adjusts quickly at Mimico Correctional Centre serving up to 18 months for defrauding Hockey Canada Labatt Brewing and the NHL Players Association. He hired a guards and fellow inmates as allies, mapping the routine from 6:30 a.m. wake up to lights out at 10 p.m. daily and sharing his views with staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ian Eagleson
Mimico
West End
Eagleson
Hockey Canada
Labatt Brewing Company
NHL Players’ Association
Private health care gains possible as Alberta plans changes
Premier Ralph Klein says proposed legislation granting the province power to approve private hospitals could lead to more private health care in Alberta. Health Minister Halvar Jonson defends the move as strengthening the system, while critics warn it erodes public care and paves the way for for profit facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Ralph Klein
Tories
Alberta
Halvar Jonson
Long
New Democrat
Pam Barrett
Health Resources Group Inc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Medicine Hat News
Martin O’hanlon
Canadian Press
A Wisdon
Lindsay Post
Wyatt
Entertainme
Stockline
Anne Nage Tsi
Hatter
Jerus
Peter Mah
Kerrie Gauthier
Megan Grimm
Brook Bell
Montessori Academy
Alan Eagleson
TOM Arnold Southam Newspapers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!