OPEC Plans One Million Barrels Cut to Support Prices
OPEC agreed to cut output by one million barrels a day, four percent of its target, with all 11 members consenting. The move aims to steady prices near $25 a barrel amid weak demand in the United States Europe and Asia and takes effect September 1. Energy analysts expect a price floor without severe impact on consumers in importing countries.
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Boil water order lifted in North Battleford
North Battleford Saskatchewan lifted a three month boil order as authorities declare the water supply safe. The April 25 warning followed a Cryptosporidium outbreak that sickened hundreds, with 326 Saskatchewan cases and 35 elsewhere.
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Chimpanzee hides mobile phone at Blair Drummond safari park
A chimpanzee at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling Scotland concealed a mobile phone in its bed triggering a night visit by keepers. Gary Gilmour the keeper identified the phone as his own, noting the animal enjoyed pressing the buttons and tones.
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Wise men talk because they have something to say
Plato notes that wisdom shows restraint as true speakers share meaning not noise. The aphorism contrasts prudent discourse with foolish chatter driven by need to fill speech.
McDowell gets two more years for manslaughter
Shawn Philip McDowell, 29, of Duchess, was sentenced to six years for manslaughter in Ronald Barker’s shooting death on Aug 10, 1999. The court allowed two years for pre sentence custody, crediting almost two years already served, after considering McDowell’s paranoid schizophrenia and the 9 1 1 call.
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Medicine Hat rodeo draws top cowboys to thrill locals
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede announces July 26 to 28 with hoped for strong attendance as the draw features notable riders including Scott Schiffner and Rob Bell. Local favorites return, and a Canada versus international field is highlighted by 51 bull riders and eight American barrel racers.
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Elkwater
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Cliff Williamson
Lee Graves
Greg Cassidy
Rodney Ruxton
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Calgary
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Doug Grey
Alberta
Public divided at first dam debate near Empress Alberta
A public meeting on the proposed Meridian Dam near Empress spurred divided views. Alberta Energy Company cites regional energy benefits and reservoir creation while Base Suffield officers warn of flood impacts and training disruptions. Public comments due by Sept 30.
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