Murder investigation opened into Brooks teen's death
RCMP launched a murder inquiry Tuesday into the death of 17 year old Ashton Moen found south of Brooks. Autopsy confirmed the body is Moen, who had been missing since June 19. Investigators say no suspects but are pursuing persons of interest as evidence from the scene, autopsy, and missing persons case are combined.
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Klein backs potential second Ralphbucks rebates debate
Premier Ralph Klein says he supports considering another round of Alberta rebate cheques but will leave the decision to caucus as the province deals with a record surplus. He notes an $8.7 billion surplus and cites pressures from a hot economy and growth while education needs and infrastructure funding are also discussed. Liberal Kevin Taft opposes more rebates.
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Independence Day liftoff marks first shuttle launch in a year
Discovery and seven crew members blasted into orbit on a Fourth of July liftoff despite NASA concerns about foam insulation on the fuel tank. Debris pieces were seen breaking away and one reportedly struck the shuttle, but officials said it posed no danger as the craft reached orbit.
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Evacuations as Hourglass fire closes on Tumbler Ridge area
Thousands of residents flee as the Hourglass forest blaze nears the northeast British Columbia mining town of Tumbler Ridge. About 2,000 evacuees pass through Chetwynd reception centers and 4,000 were told to leave Monday night. Evacuation logistics and coordination with provincial officials continue. Nearby fires prompted additional evacuations near Saskatoon and new blazes sparked by lightning across central and northern B C. Forest Service notes aerial tanker efforts to dampen fires near Lac Le Jeune with no evacuations ordered yet.
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