Gallup mental state issue looms in Jessica Koopmans case
Harold Anthony Gallup faces kidnapping and murder charges in the Jessica Koopmans case. In court, prosecutor Eric Brooks discussed a possible psychiatric assessment with defense counsel Janice Taylor to determine fitness to stand trial or criminal responsibility. The matter is adjourned to June 21 for decision.
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Harold Anthony
Tony) Gallup
Jessica Koopmans
Eric Brooks
Calgary
Janice Taylor
Brooks
Gallup
Taylor
Saskatchewan health workers union jobs for 12 000 may strike
The Canadian Union of Public Employees served a 48 hour strike notice to 12 000 Saskatchewan health care workers after conciliation talks failed. Workers will be in a strike position at 10 am Thursday though action is unlikely before Friday. The union cites unresolved issues with SAHO and keeps talks with the conciliator ongoing. The mandate was 63 percent in May and affects 18 of 32 districts including Regina Yorkton Prince Albert and a northern hospital.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Cupe Health Care
Steve Foley
SAHO
Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations
Yorkton
Prince Albert
Northern Hospital
Master Above Age Ice Cream Scoop Fall Disappoints
Jim Flebig notes the letdown of a stray scoop slipping from a cone and laments the small tragedy of a simple dessert mishap. The aside captures a light moment of indulgence and frustration in everyday life.
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Jim Flebig
Four Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Patrick Switzer of Fort St. John B C faces charges of driving without due care after a four vehicle crash near Kin Coulee dip on Tuesday at 1 06 pm. A 70 year old man and a 69 year old woman from Calgary riding in a Toyota Sienna were injured with neck and back pain and taken to hospital. The Cavalier rolled onto its roof and total damage is estimated at 50000.
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British Columbia
Kin Coulee
Patrick Switzer
Fort St. John
B.C
Calgary
Joe Heaton
Medicine Hat
Rain brings cautious optimism to southern Alberta farmers
Farmers across southern Alberta report scattered rainfall easing drought concerns. John Hauck near Redcliff notes 3.8 mm on Sunday and 6.3 mm on Monday with soil moisture shallow. Foremost office says 12 mm in the area. Elkwater 20 mm, Bow Island 12 mm, Lethbridge 3 mm then 1.2 mm, Vauxhall 8.7 mm, Manyberries 2.6 mm, Stavely 9.8 mm. Environment Canada forecasts sun and cloud with a 40 percent shower chance and temperatures up to 30 C by Friday.
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John Hauck
Redcliff
Hauck
Randy Hepfner
Hepfner
Alberta
Elkwater
Bow Island
Hilda
Lethbridge
Vauxhall
Manyberries
Stavely
Environment Canada
Grey says Day's leadership over for Ottawa party
Deborah Grey, veteran Canadian Alliance MP, declares the gig is up for Stockwell Day and says she will work with a group mobilizing against the party leader. She notes Day must make serious decisions.
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Ottawa
Stockwell Day
Canadian Alliance
Deborah Grey
Grey
Reform
Grey breaks silence on Day leadership and polls
Sheila Grey challenged Stockwell Day's leadership after a riding poll showed 17 percent view Day as doing well while 29 percent back Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Grey, who resigned as dep leader on April 24, urged reflection and possible leadership referendums or an earlier convention.
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Grey
Day
Jean Chretien
Alliance
Dep
Shor
Behi
Chretien taunts MPs over pay raise choice
Prime Minister Jean Chretien mocked opposition MPs as the pay raise bill moves to passage. Backbench salaries would rise to 131000 and ministers to 194000 with a 90 day opt out, while Clark earns 208000 including party pay.
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Ottawa
Jean Chretien
Commons
Ee Thor
Chretien
Supreme Court
Joe Clark
Clark
House of Commons
Conservative Party
Star with belt of asteroids mirrors Earth's early system
Astronomers in Pasadena identify a star surrounded by a vast dust belt likely produced by continual asteroid collisions. The debris suggests ongoing growth of planetesimals, hinting at a planet forming process similar to Earth's early solar system.
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Pasadena
Calif
Earth
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Dave McCord
Michael Watt
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