Belgian paratroopers to face brief jail in Somali abuse case
Two Belgian privates Claude Baert and Kurt Coelus admit to roasting a Somali boy over a brazier in Brussels military court. They face about one month in jail and a fine around $450 after the prosecutor sought a light sentence. A third soldier's case is adjourned to September. Sgt Dirk Nasser is accused of forcing a boy to eat pork drink salt water and swallow vomit. Fifteen regiment members were investigated in 1995 for acts of sadism and mistreatment.
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London
Brussels
Claude Baert
Kurt Coelus
Dirk Nasser
Alberta father calls for gun storage lesson after child shooting
Lawrence MacDonald, father of Jody, 12, who was wounded by a loaded .22 rifle left by a babysitter, urges stricter gun storage as Alberta reports multiple child shootings last year and three more this year. Police blame parental responsibility while gun advocates want firearm safety taught to children. New gun control rules keep storage intact.
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Genesee
Alta
Awrence MacDonald
Jody
Alberta
MacDonald
Edmonton
Medicine Hat transit workers seek methanol poisoning relief
Three Hat transit workers treated for methanol poisoning in Dallas return home with hopes for relief but little chance of reimbursement from Alberta Health. The men face ongoing injections and medical care, while a civil suit against the city is paused pending Worker’s Compensation Board appeals.
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Torok
Cypress Medicine Hat
Lorne Taylor
Alberta Health
Taylor
Halvar Jonson
Wilson
Kallis
E.W.N
Skip
Peter Mah
Hat Transit
John Wilson
Macdonald
District No 76 weighs closing Earl Kitchener and Montreal Street schools
The District No 76 board votes to close Earl Kitchener and Montreal Street schools due to low enrollment after Feb 11, with trustees considering alternatives. A final decision is awaited at the May 28 meeting while approving the 1997-98 Operating Budget and outlining potential 24 teaching losses tied to a new collective agreement. The meeting at 6011 Ave SW starts 7 30 p.m.
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Earl Kitchener
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District No. 76
Ken Serr
Serr
Ave S.W
Milk of kindness prompts offers in dog pup case
Alta mill town tale shows David Dennis facing a surrogate milk request after his seven newborn Jack Russell pups lose their mother. A flood of offers arrives including two from women volunteering breast milk, which he declines as the suit proceeds.
Manning cashes in on Stornoway move sparks credibility fears
The Stornoway relocation by Preston Manning raises questions about Reform credibility as critics note his acceptance of official perks and a $31 000 clothing allowance while facing a costly mansion overhaul. University of Calgary analyst Tom Flanagan questions long term impact on support.
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Preston Manning
Jean Chretien
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Manning
Reform
Mitchel Gray
Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation
University of Calgary
Tom Flanagan
Stornoway
Flanagan
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