Wayne Chicken Show draws record crowds in Wayne Nebraska
More than 10,000 people attended the 14th annual Wayne Chicken Show in Wayne Nebraska as the Poultry in Motion theme featured the Chickendale Dancers winning best float. The chicken calling contest was taken by Andy Chap-Doran of New York City with a quirky New York accent.
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Wayne, Neb
Nebraska
Chickendale
Andy Chap-Doran
New York City
New York
Jane O'Leary
Ottawa to clean up massive military base pollution drive
Canada plans a five year 250 million dollar cleanup for military sites including CFB Suffield with potential costs rising to 700 million. Defense officials cite hazards from unexoded bombs to PCBs at DEW Line outposts as new standards push upgrades and a new sewage lagoon at Suffield will store treated sludge by next spring.
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Ottawa
Cp-News
Cfb Suffield
National Defence
Department
Wes Richmond
Richmond
Martin Predicts Long Growth for Canada Beyond Next Century
Finance Minister Paul Martin told reporters at a G7 summit that Canada will enjoy a recession-free economy at least until the next century. He warned of only short term fluctuations and contrasted with the 1990s downturn when hope was lost.
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Southam News
Reuter
Naples
Paul Martin
Martin
Methanex Cuts 31 Jobs in Medicine Hat Layoffs
Methanex Corp lays off 21 employees and 10 contractors at the Medicine Hat methanol plant amid a companywide restructuring to improve efficiency. Plant manager Gary Dress cites organizational changes, while workers warn morale remains low and safety could suffer. Severance offers four weeks pay per year of service with counseling and workshops to assist transitions.
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Methanex Corp
Medicine Hat
Gary Dress
Kitimat
B.C
Vancouver
Methanex
Ken
Brenda
Kim Schick
Novacor
Nova Corporation of Alberta
Blast victim endures tough year
Jason Longpre, 13, continues healing a year after a trailer explosion that burned much of his body. He faces emotional scars, frequent therapy, and ongoing skin grafts, with a Cincinnati physician calling his recovery fair to good and noting his enduring scarring.
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Jason Longpre
Maurice
Tilleybrook
Jason
Lois
Ryan
Brooks Fire Department
Denis Cunninghame
Spencer
Shriners Burns Institute
Cincinnati
Brooks Health Centre
Richard Kagan
Kagan
Tilleybrook Provincial Park
Peter
Canadian Regional pilots strike halts Western Canada service
About 285 Canadian Regional Airlines pilots walked off to protest stalled contract talks, canceling service to 17 communities and affecting 40 western Canadian towns including Medicine Hat. Management pilots kept some routes with charter planes while disputes over wages continue.
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Calgary
Canada
Medicine Hat
United States
Victoria
Sandspit
Kelowna
Fort St. John
B.C
Edmonton
Grande Prairie
Alberta
Hay River
Fort Smith
Northwest Territories
Lethbridge
Fort McMurray
Peace River
Nanaimo
Erickson
Roger Burgess-Webb
Canadian Airline Pilots Association
Comany
Canadian Regional
Air Ontario
Canadian Airlines International
Maple Creek Man Wins 25000 From Scratch Card
Edward Lasante won 25000 by scratching a $1 instant express ticket at Southview Lottery Booth in Southview Mall Medicine Hat. He chose cash over cars after revealing a three car symbol parade, with booth owner Meryl Smith noting his excitement and his reaction to the win.
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Maple Creek
Medicine Hat
Edward Lasante
Southview
Southview Mall
Meryl Smith
Lasante
Smith
Water slide owner drowns in Medicine Hat incident
Dennis Boblin, 36, co owner of Riverside Waterslide in Medicine Hat, died after drowning in the pool at the slide late Sunday. Police say after hours activity occurred. autopsy to determine cause. The slide briefly closed then reopened. officials found no public safety concerns.
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Medicine Hat
Dennis Boblin
Boblin
Riverside
Charles Redpath
Power House Rd. S.W
Redpath
Richard Rasmussen
John Droog
Droog
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
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