Wilson Choked Up Over Canadiens Kings Hockey Bet
At an international finance ministers meeting in Paris Michael Wilson and Mickey Kantor bet the cost of a dinner on the outcome of a Montreal Canadiens vs Los Angeles Kings game led by Wayne Gretzky. Kantor teased Wilson at a news conference to ask about hockey. Kantor announced L A took a series lead with a 41 victory and Wilson coughed through a choking remark.
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UN halts aid flights after plane hit at Sarajevo airport
The UN suspended relief flights to the besieged Bosnian capital after a U Splane was struck by small arms fire on the runway as it attempted to depart. No injuries were reported and reps from Canada the United States France Germany and Britain will meet to decide on resuming airlift.
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Incinerator extension stirs debate in Medicine Hat race
Premier Ralph Klein granted a two month licence extension for Medicine Hat hospital biomedical waste incinerator despite emissions standards cuts from 50 to 20 milligrams per cubic metre. Liberal Laurence Decore condemned the move as delaying long term planning as candidates call for upgrades or relocation to Beiseker facility.
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News
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Laurence Decore
Alberta
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Decore
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Environment
Beiseker
Garth Vallely
Bovar
Swan Hills
Liberal
Rob Renner
Renner
Marcel Guay
Social Credit
Bob Warner
New Democrat
Riding sizes predicted may skew June 15 vote
Fifteen of Alberta's 83 ridings have voter imbalances with six urban ridings above and nine rural ridings below the court limit. Critics warn mismatches could trigger legal challenges and mass by-elections, as 1.5 million voters divide around 19 131 electors per riding on average.
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Alberta Court of Appeal
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Calgary
Allan Tupper
Freeze plan opposed by Alberta interns group says AMA head
Alberta interns and residents oppose a ban on new physician positions. Dr. Wayne MacNicol of the Alberta Medical Association said the move is interim and will not affect new practices in coming months. Dr. Michele Bjornson warned rural areas would suffer if the ban stands.
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Alberta Medical Association
Toronto
Alberta
Michele Bjornson
Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary
Alberta Doctors Ban Sparks Health Policy Debate
Alberta officials discuss a proposed temporary ban on new doctor positions to limit Ontario physician inflow. The measure would be crisis only with provincial approval and would favor Alberta-trained physicians, while rural areas would still receive care. Bjornson did not take calls.
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Campbell faces mounting delegate doubts at Conservative leadership
Ottawa reports an internal fight as polls show Campbell with 46 percent of committed delegates backing her, 41 percent for Charest, with 17 percent uncommitted. Random riding tracking indicates Campbell's support slid about five points while Charest rose nearly nine.
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Liberal leader promises cost cuts while backing seniors home expansion
Laurence Decore insisted Alberta Libs would slash new build costs but backed a proposed 4 million Medicine Hat seniors home expansion to provide long term care. Critics warned of ongoing hold on Sunnyside Nursing Home’s 3 million 34 bed wing since 1987 and rising acute care costs.
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Laurence Decore
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Decore
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Rob Renner
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