Alberta government heads for summer break after brief session
After a short session led by Ralph Klein's government, Treasurer Stockwell Day says most needed legislation is ready and a full sitting won't occur unless critical. Liberal Howard Sapers counters much work remains with amendments to key acts stalled, urging a fall session to keep government accountable.
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Power to spend eyed as disposable income rises
The Royal Bank projects higher personal disposable income in Canada with a 2.6 percent rise this year and 4.6 percent in 1998. Increased income and spending, plus strong business investment, are seen boosting domestic growth while U.S. growth supports exports. Alberta and Ontario expected to lead job gains.
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Hatters help family after deadly house fire
In Medicine Hat a six person family survived a Thursday fire on Yuill Street that destroyed their home. Firefighter bravery by Ian Maben saved his son Craig and others escaped with injuries. Hatters David and Mary Keeler offered their home to the family while donations flow through St. Louis School and a community trust account remains at Community Credit Union.
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B C premier targets tobacco firms in hard hitting anti smoking drive
In Vancouver Premier Glen Clark unveiled Canada’s toughest anti smoking offensive. British Columbia plans to sue cigarette makers, fund teen prevention, and demand industry accountability for health costs. Tobacco products face new limits and public ads as BC presses the industry to stop marketing to youths.
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Calgary hall shooting leaves three injured as charges awaited
SASHA NAGY CALGARY reports two gunmen sprayed bullets at a Calgary community hall during a barbec and dance injuring three others and themselves. The men, allegedly arguing over a woman, used a .22 and a .38 handgun prompting a panic stampede as shots rang out.
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Thirsty man drives tractor into bar front door
Guelph Ontario police report a 25 year old man drove a tractor to a bar front door on May 10, then pounded the door and threatened the owner after being refused service. Customers dodged as the vehicle struck the frame and the man pulled down his pants. He was charged later.
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Police Probe After Human Remains Found in Hat City Yard
Hat police say human remains were dug up in a backyard of a Hat home on Prospect Drive S W. Staff Sgt. Lou O Reilly and Sgt. Mick Nieman declined to confirm location or discuss identity or cause of death while investigations continue.
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Guilty pleas in deadly Danelesko break in case
Two teenage defendants pleaded guilty in the Barb Danelesko murder case in Edmonton. Sonny Head 19 admitted second degree murder and David Larocque 18 pled to manslaughter as jurors prepared for more testimony. Sentencing set for today as a public rally prompted calls for tougher laws.
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