Inquiry closes on Royal American Shows probe with few illegalities
Alberta inquiry commissioner Justice James Laycraft releases a 265 page report after 110 witnesses over more than 100 days. He finds little wrong with RAS operations or police actions though notes gifts to officers and some questionable conduct by Calgary police. The report addresses bribery accusations and a Northstar Hotel incident but overall dismisses most charges and outlines minor discrepancies in records.
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Edmonton
RCMP
Edmonton Exhibition Grounds
RAS
Alberta
Calgary
James Laycraft
Justice Laycraft
Laycraft
Winnipeg
Northstar
Edmonton Exhibition Association
Life on the midway with an independent carnival show
Steve Marshall of Atlantic City operates six side shows with his brother and travels North America. He details a grueling schedule from January bookings to 13,000 miles of summer driving, lonely weeks on the road, and a passion that keeps him tied to the carnival life.
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Steve Marshall
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Marshall
North America
Medicine Hat
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Red Deer
Seattle
Detroit
Memphis
Waco
Texas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alberta blocks Olson on farm official at Senate pipeline hearing
Alberta Agriculture Minister Marvin Moore blocked Helmut Entrup from appearing before the Senate committee discussing the Alaska gas pipeline through Yukon and Alberta. Senator Olson said the invitation was for practical farmer input, but the minister instructed Entrup not to attend. Olson noted the lack of an independent landowner appeal board and the option to sue in court if deals are unfair.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Senate
Helmut Entrup
Alberta Agriculture Department
Alaska
Yukon
H. A
Bud) Olson
Harry Hays
Entrup
Olson
Marvin Moore
Government of Canada
Entrap
Board of Appeal
Court ruling topples Cook Islands government
A court ruling of election irregularities ends the Cook Islands regime. Chief Justice Gaven Donne ordered investigations and swore in Opposition Leader Tom Davis as premier to govern about 25,000 islanders after finding monumental unlawful conduct in the March 30 election of Sir Albert Henry and his Cook Islands Party.
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Rarotonga
Reuter
Cook Islands
South Pacific
Gaven Donne
Tom Davis
Sir Albert Henry
Laycraft Inquiry Clears Most in Royal American Show Scandal
Alberta report ends three years of police and court battles. It finds Royal American Shows involved in dubious practices but clears most principals. It notes Al Anderson admitted taking 6000 dollars yet did not prove favors in return and disputes over RCMP tax data access.
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Laycraft
RCMP
Department of National Revenue
DNR
Edmonton
Alberta
Edmonton Exhibition Association
RAS
James Laycraft
al Anderson
Anderson
Winnipeg
National Revenue Department
Justice Laycraft
United States
Canada
Stampede Las Vegas Midway and Events Set for Friday
At noon the midway exhibition buildings Kiiplex and Ken Jen petting zoo open with free admission. The casino and agriculture arcade open at 4 PM with free entry. Beef carcass class appraisal at the beef barn judging ring follows. Pony chuckwagon and chariot races begin at 6:45 PM featuring the Keith Hitchner show.
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Kiiplex
Ken-Jen Petting Zoo
Agriculture Arcade
Keith Hitchner
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Dan Lander
Peter Robb
Rockies
U.S
Marshall's
Alta
Amusements of America
Grasshopper
California
Stampede
Third Street
Weiner Centre
2Nd Street
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Allowance Avenue
Second Street
Maple Avenue
First Street
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Railway Street
Fourth Avenue
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