Backstreet Boys Postpone Tour Dates for Rehab Stay
The Backstreet Boys announce summer show postponement as A J McLean enters a 30 day rehab for low mood anxiety and alcohol abuse. Canadian dates moved to Sept 12 14 Toronto Sept 15 Ottawa Sept 17 Montreal Sept 26 27 Calgary Sept 28 Edmonton.
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Saskatchewan minister: no drought disaster status declared
Saskatchewan agriculture minister Clay Serby says current dry spell does not constitute a disaster and no emergency payout will be issued. He notes existing safety nets like crop insurance and the Canadian Farm Income Program, while farm groups push for relief and possible federal help.
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Serby
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Sask Rally Group
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Moonshine Found In Cape Breton Senior Residence
Police checked tips of illegal alcohol activity after moonshine bled from under a door at a Cape Breton seniors residence. Officers found a still in the apartment but could not identify the maker or buyers. Resident Mary Way expressed disbelief at the discovery.
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Cape Breton
Mary Way
WIT AND WISDOM quip on meetings by Hoover
Quote attributes Herbert Clark Hoover remarking that a meeting that ends with another meeting is a lousy meeting. The line reflects a practical view of bureaucratic delays and planning.
Crop insurance adjusters battle drought damaged fields surge
AFSC manager Tom Schneider says crop insurance claims have jumped 800 percent this year as drought persists in Medicine Hat Foremost, with about 160 calls since July to repurpose crops. Dave Spencer notes deteriorating cereal and oilseed crops, some unsalvageable, while fields near Schuler vary in condition and rain. Adjusters lag four to five days but will be aided by staff from other regions if moisture does not return soon.
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AFSC
Eight-term Hat alderman Ken Sauer retires from council
Medicine Hat alderman Ken Sauer announces he will not seek re election in October municipal race. After eight consecutive terms he reflects on 24 years of service and a desire to relax. Mayor Ted Grimm notes withdrawal will be hard as both men step away from local politics.
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Sauer resigns from city council after 24 years
Alderman Ken Sauer announces he will not seek re election, ending a 24 year run on the council. He leaves with pride in managing utilities and the city’s trail system, praising colleagues and noting his focus on serving ordinary citizens.
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Echo Dale Park
Grimm
Utilities Commission
Ken
Day Loyalists Move to Purge Critics From Alliance Executive
Canadian Alliance officials loyal to leader Stockwell Day seek to purge dissenters from the party's 45 member national council and top executives. Two members resigned in protest as Day defends leading the party despite plunging support around 10 percent in polls.
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National Council
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Peter White
Brain Trust
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Nova Scotia
Richardson
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