Canadian general urges more combat missions for Kandahar troops
Gen. Michel Gauthier, commander of Operation Apollo, visited 800 Canadian soldiers at Kandahar airbase and said Tampa command questions when Canada will replace the departing battle group. He praised their contributions and urged more combat operations in the war zone.
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June 10 History Highlights Across Canada and World
The Constitutional Act of 1791 split Canada into Upper and Lower Canada shaping future provinces with Newark and Quebec City as capitals. Born this day in 1921 Prince Philip in Corfu. In 1971 the US ended a 21 year trade embargo with mainland China enabling new business ties since 1949.
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Agnes Repplier on Humor Irony and Insight
The author notes humor grants insight and tolerance while irony yields deeper, less friendly understanding. The remark contrasts two rhetorical tools to explore human perception and social context.
Rain soaks Southern Alberta boosting crops and easing drought
Environment Canada warned of heavy rain in Southern Alberta with up to 140 millimetres expected by Sunday night and 15 to 20 millimetres more today. Farmers praised the soaking showers as a potential end to a three year drought, while noting risks to calves and ideal conditions for early crops and grasshopper control. Local producers and UFA officials welcomed the relief and hoped milder weather would continue.
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Sandy Buckaber
Dean Baker
United Farmers of Alberta
Medicine Hat
Weather cancels Medicine Hat WPCA chuckwagon stop
Heavy rains forced the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede to cancel the World Professional Chuckwagon Association tour stop after one day of racing. Organizers considered alternative dates but scheduling conflicts and safety concerns with slick track led to cancellation, refunds for 900 Saturday and 700 Sunday tickets, and a five digit revenue loss. Veteran driver Norm Cuthbertson described the disruption as disappointing for drivers, teams, and sponsors, with some horses moved to Lethbridge.
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Kelly Sutherland
Lethbridge
Norm Cuthbertson
Halkirk
Cuthbertson
Liberals set rules for leadership review in Ottawa
The Liberal party executive finished weekend talks with a framework for a leadership review but avoided decisions on funding issues. Voters will decide Nov. 12 on approval of the prime minister, with results due at the February convention when leadership ballots occur.
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Paul Martin
Jean Chretien
Martin
Chretien
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