Prime Minister's 1987 stock sale sparks Senate patronage questions
In Ottawa the 1987 sale of stock by Ross Fitzpatrick, a former corporation owner and 1987 Senate appointee by Jean Chretien, drew new scrutiny from Reform MP Deborah Grey and NDP Leader Alexa McDonough over potential misleadings and compensation. Jennifer Lang said Chretien's assets are held in a blind trust.
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NDP
Alexa McDonough
Fitzpatrick
Jennifer Lang
Lang
Charest Triggers Backlash Over Canadian Flag Remarks
Jean Charest faced criticism after comparing flag display to misguided nationalism that led to World War II. In Sherbrooke he aimed to ease leadership nerves but stirred Ottawa tensions with fellow Liberals and Reform MP Rahim Jaffer calling the remarks inappropriate and political.
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Don Boudria
Two killed in head on crash near Brooks on Trans-Canada
A head on collision on the Trans-Canada Highway three kilometres east of Brooks killed David Earl Coutts driving the 1989 Sprint and 25 year old Brett James Cote a passenger in the van. Davis Kimball the van driver was hospitalized in fair and stable condition. Police continue the investigation while conditions were dry and clear.
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Sherwood Park
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Foothills Hospital
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Greg Lynch
Brooks Rcmp
Edmonton
Medicine Hat
Kevin van Paassen Brooks
RCMP
Lawyers rebuke Klein's cottage industry claims
Edmonton lawyers for sterilization victims say Premier Klein exaggerates a lawyer driven cottage industry. Jon Faulds, representing nearly 600 claimants, argues they seek settlements and that contingency fees enable prosecution of cases. He opposes a government settlement board removing legal counsel for victims.
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Sterilization Bill Sparks Resignation Watch in Alberta
Justice minister Havelock weighs quitting over Bill 26 which would cap payouts to about 700 sterilization victims at 150000 and bar court challenges. The bill was withdrawn after sharp criticism amid calls for broader compensation. Leilani Muir previously won nearly a million dollars in 1996.
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Klein
Hat
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Renner
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Ice chunk from sky linked to leaking aircraft waste
In Guelph a blue ice chunk crashed through a shed roof after a February 27 incident. Transport Canada suspects a faulty aircraft seal allowed liquid waste to leak, creating the aqua blue ice that narrowly missed a resident and a man walking his dog.
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Edmonton Oilers sale offer from local investors group
Edmonton investors group led by Cal Nichols delivers a 5 million dollar deposit and offer to purchase the Oilers. The 17-person consortium plans private ownership with an eventual public offering in two to three years to pay down debt. Formal NHL approval and Alberta Treasury Branches must still sign off.
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