Stinky Penis mushroom appears in Prairie tomato patches
A phallic mushroom Phallus ravenelli has emerged in tomato patches across the Prairies. Standing nine centimetres tall, it resembles a human double, with a salmon-pink stock and greyish head. Horticulturalist Sara Williams notes its frequency and crude nickname and comments on its strong odor.
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Edmonton
Prairies
Sara Williams
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Gardener Magazine
Williams
Edmonton tip on missing woman leads police to dead end
Police scoured Strathcona Science Park near the North Saskatchewan River after a Crimestoppers tip of a body part. Investigators searched the abandoned area but found no remains in the east Edmonton park as homicide probes into Joanne Dickson, 35, continue. The tipster was taken to the scene but will not be charged.
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Edmonton
Joanne Dickson
Dickson
North Saskatchewan
RCMP
Strathcona Science Park
Annette Bidniak
Klein seeks ombudsman probe into toxic plant deal
Premier Ralph Klein will ask the ombudsman to examine government involvement in a money losing hazardous waste treatment plant. Alberta Liberals criticize a sweetheart private sector deal. The province paid Bovar Inc. 147.5 million to exit its 40 percent Swan Hills stake, bringing total costs to 409.5 million including subsidies and disposal.
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Edmonton
Ralph Klein
Alberta
Klein
Bovar Inc
Susan Smith spared death penalty in South Carolina
In Union, South Carolina, Susan Smith was sentenced to life in prison with possible parole after 30 years for drowning her two sons, a verdict the jury reached after 2 1/2 hours of deliberation. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, while the defense argued she faced a lake of fire. The town hopes the ruling allows healing after a high profile case that stirred strong public opinion.
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Susan
William Howard
Smith
Michael
Alex
Benvenuti
William Rice Jr
David Bruck
David Smith
Tommy Pope
Medicine Hat Stampede Queen crown to be decided tonight
Six contestants endured a demanding week of fashion shows horsemanship tests speeches and interviews to determine the 1995 Medicine Hat Stampede Queen and Princess. Judges emphasized sincerity and growth as key traits in selecting the winner.
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Medicine Hat
Elisabeth Bouvier
Tanya Houff
Alyson Lait
Suzan Lapp
Cori Nelson
Miranda Rogers
Gail Kelly
Lois Rissling
Lau
Houff
Bill Spring
Spring
Laurie Sharland
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Frank Webber
Rob Grisonich
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Medicine Hat Police
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Bosnia
Croatia
Mus
Grahovo
Glamoc
Knin
Lacey Construction
San Palomo
Southridge Dr
Sprague Way
Pat Peterson
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