Former BC soil expert resigns amid government paranoia
Fred Reid, a soil specialist for British Columbia's agriculture ministry, says he lost his job after speaking to a Vancouver newspaper about releasing 16 acres of land near Victoria from the agricultural reserve. He resigned after being told to resign or be fired. He found his file drawer emptied, fearing government censorship.
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Two-truck crash in Grande Prairie leaves three dead
Police report a head on collision in Grande Prairie killing Phyllis Ruzesky 39 of Wembley Alberta and her 11-year-old son Daryl, and Terry Thompson 17 of Sexsmith Alberta. Two others were severely injured.
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Record protests dam at Three Rivers site leads to widespread distribution
A protest song by Pincher Creek artist Dan Reeder, funded by local donations, warns of dangers from a dam at Three Rivers and has been sent to Alberta newspapers, broadcasters, and MLAs. About 500 copies cost over $1,000 to produce and mail.
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Freshman MLA proposes novel idea on hanging
Manitoba backbencher Len Domino suggests a law experiment where first degree murders on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays receive hanging while those on other days incur life imprisonment. Domino believes murder rates would vary by day and supports bringing back capital punishment. Sidney Green says he would support it if it deterred further killings.
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