Fort McMurray Ties Safest City Rank To Fire Prep
Fort McMurray moves to fortify against future fires by clearing a seven kilometre long zone up to 100 metres wide around the city. Forestry officer Brydon Ward says the work should finish by next week to keep the city safe. The area is part of ongoing efforts as Canadian fire season expands across Alberta, Ontario and the Northwest Territories with new blazes and evacuations reported.
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Dinning promotes fairer taxes for families in Alberta
Alberta Treasurer Jim Dinning urges federal Finance Minister Paul Martin to reform tax rules to aid one earner families and stay-at-home parents. The Premier's Council report Taxation and the Family argues current policy discriminates against one-income families and outlines tax disparities.
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Eye care deal ends Calgary turf war between groups
Alberta ophthalmologists and optometrists announce a historic contract creating Alberta Eye Care, a non profit company to unify services and share records. The pact marks Canada’s first joint managed care effort between the two professions, aiming to save patients time and money.
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Jackpot Keno numbers drawn in Kamloops BC
The BC Keno lottery drawing from Thursday revealed the winning numbers 6 15 17 26 30 33 47 and 48. The result was announced by CP with no reported participants or prizes.
Pick 3 Winning Number for Winnipeg Draw
The Winnipeg Western Canada Pick 3 drawing for Thursday produced 122 as the winning number. The official list prevails in any discrepancy.
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Cabbie Located Amid Abduction Probe On Blood Reserve
A Lethbridge cab driver believed abducted was found in the trunk of his taxi on the Blood Indian Reserve near Cardston. The taxi departed Lethbridge at about 6 am with several people aboard. it was abandoned three hours later and the driver was hospitalized with minor injuries. Police investigate with Cardston RCMP and Blood Tribe authorities.
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Blood Indian Reserve
Cardston
RCMP
Walter Coles
Blood Tribe Police
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