Dead Brooks man dies after moto crash north of Tabor
42-year-old Mark Allen Morison died Monday in Calgary Foothills Hospital from head and upper body injuries after losing control on Highway 36 near Tabor. He was riding home from a Coaldale charity bike rally when the bike left the road at 106 to 114 kmh and flipped. Morison, an oilpatch consultant with two daughters aged 18 and 15, was wearing a helmet and was flown by Stars air ambulance. Barry Petersen, a longtime friend, recalls him as lively and jokey.
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Wendy
Peterson
Mark
Alberta set up panel to settle sterilization claims
Alberta Justice Minister announces a five member panel to resolve claims from victims under the Sexual Sterilization Act. The board can approve payments up to 150000 dollars per person and up to 150000 in exceptional cases. No victims have yet used the panel, which should operate by September amid ongoing lawsuits and a 66 million dollar compensation package already awarded to 500 victims.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Jon Havelock
Havelock
Tiger trainer Wohringer showcases educated tigers at Medicine Hat
Vohringer brings 15 companions to the Medicine Hat Exhibition for four days of Tiger show performances using 110 kilograms of meat daily to feed three white Siberian tigers. The Hawthorn Corporation presents the acts daily at 1 45, 4 15 and 7 PM near the free stage as crowds learn about the animals education and training.
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Wohringer
Switzerland
United States
Hawthorn
Stampede
Dana Sodero
Tannis Toohey
B.J. Jenkins
Sleb
Medicine Hat
Canadian dollar slides past $1.50 US in streak of record lows
The Canadian dollar dropped to 66.43 cents US and closed at 66.51 cents, a historic low, as the Bank of Canada faced no intervention. Analysts blame political neglect while Prime Minister Chretien and Finance Minister Martin offer little comment, avoiding microphones and retreating to cottages.
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U.S
Bank of Canada
Jean Chretien
Paul Martin
Chretien
Martin
Alberta Tories promote gambling profits ahead of vote on VLT ban
The Alberta government plans to highlight profits from gaming to support plans on a potential VLT ban this fall. Judy Gordon says about 500 million dollars yearly from VLTs funds community initiatives and more. Premier Klein ties profits to a 130 million infrastructure program if profits hit 790 million this year.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Judy Gordon
Southam
General Revenue Fund
Medicine Hat
Ralph Klein
Mitch Panciuk
Garry Rohr
Starr pushes for Clinton testimony in sex scandal probe
Independent prosecutor Ken Starr moves to secure testimony from Bill Clinton and key aides Bruce Lindsey and Monica Lewinsky. A court ruling removes attorney client privilege for Lindsey, increasing likelihood of a Clinton grand jury appearance. Lewinsky talks hint at possible immunity accord.
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Bill Clinton
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Clinton
Bruce Lindsey
Monica Lewinsky
Lewinsky
U.S. Court of Appeals
Lindsey
White House
Barry Torv
Indian con artists hawk fake 1 million dollar bills abroad
An Indian newspaper reports travelers to the United States and Canada are being offered counterfeit one million dollar notes. The bills feature Liberty and Mount Rushmore with images of Fort Knox and even Bill Clinton. A New York man reportedly bought such a bill at a discount from a desperate seller.
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U.S
Canada
Mount Rushmore
Fort Knox
Bill Clinton
New York City
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