Alberta defends 4.4 million climate ad campaign
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips defends a 4.4 million summer ad blitz to explain Alberta climate plan. The campaign follows a 503,000 prior spend and promotes online TV radio cinema print and mailouts. It touts health, environment and economic benefits while outlining carbon tax impacts and rebates for low and middle income earners.
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Edmonton
Shannon Phillips
Phillips
Notley
Alberta
Antarctic rescue plane reaches South Pole station
A Calgary based Kenn Borek Air Twin Otter landed at Amundsen Scott Station after 5 p m local time to evacuate a sick worker. NSF says pilots will rest about 10 hours before a possible 10 hour return flight. A second patient may be evacuated if needed.
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Calgary
South Pole
Kenn Borek Air
Amundson-Scott South Pole
Peter West
National Science Foundation
Research Foundation
West
U.S
Mexico
Pole
Rothera
Antarctic Peninsula
Punta Arenas
Chile
Kenn Borek
Man charged with arson in Winnipeg apartment fire
A 26 year old man was charged with arson and assault after a fire in a Winnipeg North End three storey building trapped nearly two dozen people. Police say the blaze started in a stairwell and one hospitalized person was in critical condition. He remains in custody.
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Winnipeg
Alexander Campbell
Vancouver man charged over revenge website and firearm offense
Patrick Fox has been indicted in Vancouver on criminal harassment related to a revenge website aimed at harming his ex wife Desiree Capuano. He faces a firearms offence alleged to have occurred between May and June this year and remains in custody awaiting provincial court appearance.
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Vancouver
B.C
Patrick Fox
B.C. Crown
Fox
Desiree Capuano
Capuano
B.C. Justice
Suzanne Anton
Woman Rescued From Log in Red River Near Chief Peguis Bridge
A woman clung to a floating log after her canoe tipped over in Winnipeg's Red River in North Kildonan near Chief Peguis bridge. Police Const. Rob Carver says fire paramedics pulled her to safety as the river moved quickly. her condition is unclear and there is no indication she was hospitalized.
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Winnipeg
Red River
Rob Carver
North Kildonan
Chief Peguis Bridge
Carver
Goats Deployed in Calgary Park to Fight Weeds
Calgary introduces 106 goats in Confluence Park to suppress Canada thistle and other weeds. Three professional herders monitor the herd around the clock for three weeks with dogs and horses assisting, aiming to cut herbicide use and provide a natural fertilizer. The project costs 25000, with potential expansion based on results.
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Calgary
Chris Manderson
Jeannette Hall
Hall
Europe
Kamloops
B.C
Regina
Confluence Park
Manderson
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