Nova Group backs off water export plan from Lake Superior
The Nova Group says its proposal to export millions of litres of Lake Superior water to Asia was meant to aid water scarce nations and would drop the idea if Ottawa revokes the permit. Ontario officials approved the sale, but concerns over control of Canada’s freshwater prompted a cautious response from Trade Minister Sergio Marchi and a possible IJC review.
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Divers search for clues in Dec homicide near Pincher Creek
RCMP divers from Lethbridge and Edmonton probed an unnamed body of water near Pincher Creek after a tip tied to the December 1997 double homicide of RCMP Sgt. Peter Sopow and Lorraine McNab. Police say the couple were likely shot with a .22 calibre firearm.
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Pit bulls to be destroyed after Medicine Hat attack
Valina Phillion says she is relieved the two pit bulls involved in her April 4 attack will be put down. The dogs’ owners Coral Page and Monty Geiger pleaded guilty to two dog bylaw offences and were fined 750 each. A third dog will be returned to stable confinement. Police and prosecutors consider possible leash law and higher fines as city reviews dog bylaws.
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Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
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Reg Liebel
Liebel
Tannis Toohey
Alberta wild fires push smoke into Medicine Hat region
Smoke from northern Alberta wildfires spread toward Medicine Hat on Tuesday, reducing visibility to as low as three kilometres in the city. Winds shifted, with 22 kmh from the southwest then stronger gusts from the north. Authorities warned of respiratory risks and advised staying indoors or wearing masks. A provincewide fire ban was declared as 35 fires burned across Alberta with 585 firefighters tackling the blazes.
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Palliser Health Authority
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Newell County
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Hatman jailed for TD bank robbery three-year sentence
Michael Whelan, 45, pleaded guilty to theft after robbing the Toronto Dominion bank in downtown Toronto. He fled with 2900 dollars, changed clothes at Assiniboia Hotel, and was arrested by hotel manager Russ Carry after bystander Shawn Curry alerted staff. Whelan declined legal aid and said he is manic depressive.
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Dishsoap used to clear 25000 litre fat spill on Cincinnati highway
In Cincinnati a 25000 litre animal fat spill closed a highway for 3.5 days. Crews finally cleared the mess using Dawn dishwashing liquid donated by Procter Gamble. Spokesman Damon Jones called the effort a success though the quote includes garbled text.
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