Meridian Dam could flood Suffield base and elk habitat
Major Dan Davies warns the Meridian Dam on the South Saskatchewan River would backwater into CFB Suffield, flooding a wide base area, hindering training, and affecting elk and antelope habitat. Proponents cite irrigation and power, while officials say no proper consultations have occurred yet.
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Alberta private school funding would rise 20 percent per pupil
Alberta government proposes boosting the private school basic grant to 1815 dollars per pupil, a 370 dollar increase and about five million more dollars annually. The plan, from a task force chaired by Ron Stevens, follows heated debate over private school funding and drew mixed reactions from educators and parents.
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Buckingham Palace ornament drops during royal investiture injuring guest
Nick Howell, 28, was struck by gilded plasterwork falling from Buckingham Palace Grand Ballroom during a Queen Elizabeth investiture. He required six stitches while the Queen continued the ceremony. Lions captain Martin Johnson called it memorable and Howell remarked on the strange day and good crowd support.
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Chretien Hails Canada Budget Comeback in New York
Prime Minister Jean Chretien addressed the Economic Club of New York to tout Canada’s deficit elimination from 42 billion to balance, defend social programs, and chide U S trade policy while noting the stronger Canadian dollar as traders react. He warned against privatizing medicare and urged fiscal discipline to keep the gains.
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Klein vows to slow down VLTs in Alberta
Alberta legislature voted to slow video lottery terminals to curb gambling problems. Premier Ralph Klein supports the motion with a free vote. Judy Gordon, who led a gambling task force, argues slower VLT speed will reduce harm while acknowledging technical changes are needed. Liberal Grant Mitchell opposes.
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Alberta-Pacific loan costs Alberta taxpayers $155 million
Alberta will lose 155 million as a deal settles the controversial 1991 Alberta Pacific pulp mill loan. The consortium owning the mill pays 260 million principal plus 10 million interest to clear the loan, with interest foregone from 1996 onward. Critics seek auditor scrutiny and an explanation from Premier Klein.
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Those clever Californians storm blame Al Nino
Alfonso Nino of Nipomo California reports barrage of about 100 calls blaming him for the El Nino storms. He tries to reassure callers and even jokes about making it rain to cheer them up. A caller accused him of causing his daughter to lose her virginity due to a roadblock.
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