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A column warns readers about misleading e mail hoaxes and scams in computing. It notes dangerous advice about car batteries, debunks Windows 9x file SULFENEK.EXE claims, and suggests trusted sources like Snopes and Hormel’s stance on spam. It emphasizes defensive computing and sharing legitimate antivirus newsletters.
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Ground breaks for new Co op in Crescent Heights
Medicine Hat Co op breaks ground on a 7 million, 36 000 square foot grocery store off Division Avenue North with deli bakery beverage bar pharmacy and a 3 000 square foot convenience store gas bar housing A W and a touchless car wash. 60 to 70 new employees expected.
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Oilmen seek tax breaks from Ottawa in energy plan
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers urged the federal government to streamline regulation and cut taxes to support a North American energy strategy. It asked for more government spending on training infrastructure and research while noting oil and gas paid 15 billion to governments last year of 42 billion in revenue and calling for tax-rate reductions in line with other corporations in the February 2000 budget.
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Canola and grain prices edge higher on Winnipeg close
Winnipeg grain market shows May canola up 1.40 to 304.50 and March 02 at 303.50. Flax July 01 gains 2.00 to 280.00 while barley Western May holds 136.50. Wheat May 02 steady at 138.10 with other months mixed. total trade 146,620 tonnes across canola barley flax wheat and peas.
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