Liberal plan to scrap Alberta VLTs in three years announced
Alberta Liberal leader Grant Mitchell said his party would eliminate video lottery terminals over three years if elected. He tied VLT removal to protecting families amid a broader platform focusing on health care and education, urging voters to prepare as forecasts point to a late fall or early winter vote. Mitchell criticized Klein's spending while pledging a world class education system and community development.
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Calgary Expo bid fire up Paris with native dancers and video
Calgary presented a vivid bid for Expo 2005 in Paris featuring Siksika Nation dancers, music, and dramatic visuals. Delegates praised Calgary's engaging, human face while Nagoya offered dense regional data. The 47 nation Bureau of International Expositions will choose between Calgary and Nagoya in a year.
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Alberta considers tougher rules to curb teen smoking
A consultant report for the Alberta Health Department urges provincewide action to curb smoking. It notes Alberta teens' access to cigarettes, high per day smoking rates, and potential to regulate advertising and sales. A June 27 28 meeting will draft the plan with public consultation planned in fall.
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Prisoner jailed for role in Hat Remand Centre escape
Horacio Nunes, 27, pleaded guilty to aiding Chad Collins and Daniel Armstrong in a breakout at the Hat Remand Centre. He received 60 days in provincial jail. Collins and Armstrong escaped May 12 13 by breaking a window and were later sentenced to six months each.
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Appeals court lifts limit on election spending
Alberta Court of Appeal strikes down a gag law banning more than 1,000 from direct election ads. Third parties may spend to support or oppose candidates. National Citizens' Coalition and Reformers hail the ruling as a victory for freedom. The case could go to the Supreme Court.
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Lottery Winning Numbers From Wednesday Draws
Prize draws across Canada report Lotto 6 49 results with numbers 19 20 38 39 44 45 and bonus 1 Extra BC numbers 33 44 49 72 Pogo results 4 17 19 20 29 36 bonus 35 Plus number 585533 BC 49 numbers 3 12 19 25 38 47 bonus 11 Pick 3 Western Canada 351. In case of discrepancy official list prevails.
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Irvine farewell fair invites community to celebrate move to Eagle Butte
The Irvine Students Union invites the community to a June 14 farewell fair at 5 30 p m with a barbecue country fair drama golf art music and games and an outdoor dance at 9 p m open to Irvine residents past graduates and families. Audrey Hill notes about 105 students in grades 9 11 will move to Eagle Butte High in Dunmore in September.
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Medicine Hat sees cooler May with above normal rain
Environment Canada reports Medicine Hat experienced cooler than average May weather with an average maximum of 15.2 C, 4.1 C below normal, and rains totaling about 52 mm versus the normal 42.38 mm.
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