Prairie provinces attract workers as unemployment falls
Alberta posts a 5.6 percent June jobless rate, a 15 year low, with national rate at 9.1 percent. Manitoba 6.8 and Saskatchewan 6.0 percent. Newfoundland and others higher. Flint Canada Inc. Calgary reports a booming oil and gas services market with skilled trades in short supply.
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Safeway strike cuts profits by about 24 million
Safeway Inc reports the Alberta strike and lockout reduced net earnings by seven cents a share on over 250 million shares, totaling about 24 million Canadian dollars. UFCW costs cited as 10 million. Toronto analyst says bite the bullet now to curb future expenses amid a strong economy.
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Terri Clark Meets Hat Teen in Cancer Society Promotion
Lori Beekhof, a 14 year old with leukemia in Medicine Hat, posed with country star Terri Clark for Canadian Cancer Society posters. Clark arrived late but eased Lori with humor, as Lori plans to attend Clark's concert with family backstage passes and the hospital staff funded travel to Calgary and a weekend ski trip.
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Moose Jaw’s nine-ton Mac gets makeover and sealant
Mac the nine tonne Moose, Moose Jaw’s longtime city mascot, is undergoing repairs including cement patches a new paint job and a protective sealant to extend its life. Tourism Moose Jaw official Vanese Grant notes many visitors pose for photos with the sculpture.
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Terri Clark’s banner year and Canadian tour
Terri Clark collects multiple awards including three Canadian Country Music Awards a Juno and a TNN Music City News award. She joins a cross country tour headlining, with Calgary Stampede appearance highlighted and Medicine Hat homecoming finalizes a sentimental night.
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Terri Clark Concert Opens Medicine Hat Event Day
City events at Kin Coulee Park include a 2310 a.m. city presentation and a 2 p.m. tribute to Terri with prize announcements. A Terri Clark concert follows at 7:30 p.m. with opening act Duane Steele. no park parking and free bus service with event ticket.
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