Rural voices push to shield Medicine Hat in Alberta boundary review
Cypress County manager Lutz Perschon urged the Alberta electoral boundaries commission to protect rural representation as boundaries are redrawn. He warned against turning Alberta into Calgary and Edmonton, noting large urban ridings and underpopulated rural ones, while Medicine Hat may see little change.
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Robbery attempt at Brooks jewelry store leads to two arrests
Two men arrested after an attempted armed robbery at Wright's Jewelry in Brooks. Christopher Simpson, 24, and Steven Derksen, 25, both with no fixed address, were found in an irrigation ditch after police tracked them. They face armed robbery, disguise, and unlawful confinement charges and will appear in provincial court.
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Girl struck by car at Korner Store on Industrial Avenue
Paramedics treat a three year old girl after being hit by a 1987 Honda Civic pulling from a parking spot at the Korner Convenience Store on Industrial Avenue around 5:45 p.m. The child suffers a head laceration a cheek bruise and back road rash but not seriously injured. Police say no charges are anticipated.
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Chretien fires at critics during Ottawa briefing
Prime Minister Jean Chretien challenged Liberal dissidents arguing they push voters toward the Canadian Alliance led by Stephen Harper. He warned the move could trigger an election within 18 months and defended his mandate from voters in 2000 while dismissing the opposition as flippant and arrogant.
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Gallup doctor case hinges on psychologist testimony
In a Alberta court the prosecution portrayed Alicia Hinger as a willing participant in the Jessica Koopmans murder probe. Sgt. Ian Sanderson testified Hinger followed two Gallup interviews at Peter Lougheed Hospital and was aided by a taped, board guided statement process.
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