Alberta government seeks tough pollution bill with $1 million fines
Environmental Minister Ralph Klein tabled a draft bill in Edmonton proposing up to a $1 million fine for polluters and strict standards for developers. The plan includes corporate executive accountability, mandatory recycling, and greater public input in environmental assessments.
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Alberta moves to close debate on phone sale and elk meat rule
Deputy Premier Jim Horsman filed a motion to end debate on two bills by closure, forcing quick votes on privatizing Alberta Government Telephones and legalizing sale of farm raised elk meat, a move denounced by NDP Leader Ray Martin as attacks on democracy. The government argues nine days of debate will precede the vote.
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Edmonton News Roundup on Auschwitz Shelters and Local Strikes
Edmonton based Auschwitz Awareness Society plans to erect meditation shelters at Auschwitz Birkenau after meetings with Polish officials. Firefighters Local 209 to exit Alberta Federation of Labor over leaving the IAFF for the CAF. Getty accused of misinformation on GST by Liberal Percy Wickman. A murder trial ends with a guilty plea to manslaughter in a vibrator assault death.
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