Shania Twain Powers Canadian Poutine Push
In Timmins Ontario Shania Twain name checks Chez Nous and Don’s Pizzeria during a Canada Day concert. Both restaurants report a surge in patrons with Chez Nous selling 1200 pounds of potatoes as the parking lot filled and the venue stayed crowded.
Ride ends as West riders reach Fort Macleod in May
The March West trek concludes in Fort Macleod after a two month route from Fort Dufferin Manitoba. Riders wake to a 6 a.m. bugle call at Fort Kipp and finish in Barracks Square beside Fort Macleod. Sgt. Cliff Walde greets them and a post ride dance and pipe ceremony follow with beer gardens. A Medicine Hat News supplement recaps the 1874 NWMP expedition.
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Siksika search ends amid heavy rains for missing Alex Sanchez
The Siksika Nation search for 19 year old Alex Sanchez was halted Friday due to muddy conditions and river danger. Kay Bruso, the search coordinator, said weekend efforts may resume if weather improves but Sunday may be the last day unless evidence is found. authorities are reviewing possible leads including a blue 1984 Mustang and sightings in Brooks and Calgary.
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Nurses reach tentative contract in Saskatchewan talks
After months of negotiations and a threatened strike, three conciliators and a back to work order helped Saskatchewan nurses secure a tentative contract. The agreement arrives after long bargaining with nurses urging better pay and working conditions and marks a major settlement for the province.
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Nurses across Canada settle amid labor disputes and shortages
Canada wide nursing contracts include British Columbia a three year deal with promises to hire 400 more nurses Alberta nine percent raise over two years plus hundreds of new positions Manitoba 13.5 percent wage and benefit increase Saskatchewan 13.7 percent rise with 7.5 million for recruitment and 20 million for job evaluation study New Brunswick 3.5 year contract on wages stability and seniority Newfoundland seven percent raise over three years Quebec nurses facing ongoing illegal strikes Ontario and other provinces report mixed progress while shortages persist across the system.
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