Man Arrested After Starting Forest Fires Near Lac La Biche
Police say helicopter crews spotted a man lighting ground fires while hundreds battled the House River fire near Lac La Biche Alberta. He was chased and taken into custody as firefighters warned of dry conditions and ongoing evacuations in Conklin.
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Lac LA Biche
Alberta
Cpl
Darren Simons
RCMP
Simons
House River
Conklin
Edmonton
Black bear shot in Edmonton backyard
Conservation officers killed a two year old black bear that wandered into a northeast Edmonton backyard. Spokesman Al Gibson said the bear threatened residents as it moved through the ravine and refused to cooperate with tranquilizing efforts. Resident Albert Dropko described the bear feeding on bird feeder honey and peanut butter.
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Edmonton
al Gibson
Fish and Wildlife Department
Gibson
Albert Dropko
Quote on youth and conformity by Nietzsche
A Nietzsche line warns that corrupting a youth comes from valuing consensus over diverse thought, urging readers to respect dissenting views rather than groupthink. The saying emphasizes intellectual independence and the danger of homogeneity in beliefs.
Martin ouster of Finance Minister shocks Liberal affiliates
Alberta Liberal leaders react as Paul Martin is ousted by Prime Minister Jean Chretien amid a February leadership review. Riding presidents, including Medicine Hat's Alice McNeil, forecast factional tension and a forthcoming delegate slate at the convention. Martin vows to keep organizing for a future leadership race.
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Jean Chretien
Paul Martin
Alice McNeil
Medicine Hat
McNeil
Alberta
Martin
Chretien
Blaine Woodcock
Canada
Trevor Butts
Liberals
Butts
Calgary
Liberal tensions flare as Martin potential leadership churns
Collenette backs Chretien while backbenchers stress turmoil as Martin supporters in Alberta push for a possible challenge. MPs debate leadership ambitions amid calls for reconsidering Chretien’s approach and future leadership plans at the February 2003 Liberal convention.
Gallup defense seeks mistrial in high profile case
Gallup's lawyer Harry Van Harten sought a mistrial citing late disclosed information affecting witness fairness. The judge adjourned the motion, noting the trial's third week and potential reinstatement if needed. Witnesses have testified and some are now barred pending possible recall.
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Tony Gallup
Harry van Harten
van Harten
Gallup
Lethbridge
Jessica Koopmans
Peter Martin
Martin
Robert Deans
Deans
Lethbridge Community College
Darcy Jones
High River
Jones
Julia Allan
Rio Vista
Allan
Hell's Angels Visit Medicine Hat Prompt Police Monitoring
Hell's Angels motorcycle club visited Medicine Hat over the weekend drawing police attention. Insp. Murray Morton said the group attends functions and can cause a stir, with RCMP helicopter monitoring and a focus on social gathering rather than crime. Police plan coordinated enforcement and post-event intel to gauge activity.
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Hell’s Angels
Medicine Hat
Murray Morton
Calgary
RCMP
Morton
Hell's Angels
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