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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 26, 2006
Page
1
Colin Smith born without arms, 31, appeared in Wellington court charged with driving in a manner likely to be dangerous. A police officer testified he used one foot to steer and the other to operate pedals while seated with the seat reclined. Smith said he would defend himself and had driven for years without accidents.
Celebrating Chinese Canadian heritage the Sien Lok Society presents Builders and Patriots a combined photo exhibit at the Provincial Archives of Alberta in Edmonton from May 31 to September 2006. The display features over 110 photographs from Canadian and Alberta families highlighting Chinese Albertans and Chinese women in North America from the 1830s to the 1980s.
Edmonton CP A proposed class action seeking millions over pollution and water loss at Lake Wabamun near Edmonton has been dismissed. About 600 landowners from 1996 to 2005 would have joined the suit against the Alberta government and TransAlta, but the case ends after almost three decades of efforts led by Nick Zon, who laments the decision as history.
RCMP Constable Mike Ferguson, a 19 year veteran, received a 17 month conditional sentence after shooting and killing Darren Varley during a detention in Pincher Creek Alberta. Appeal court reserved its decision amid debate over constitutional exemptions. A second photo shows a student firing a homemade mortar at riot police in Managua during protests over an unauthorized transit fare hike.
Approximately 66 percent of Saskatchewan residents surveyed agree lowering business taxes is the right move and expect more startups and expansions. About 60 percent say it will create jobs and 76 percent believe it will help keep youth in the province. Part of Q4 2005/06 government polling release.
Toronto council approves a bid to host World Expo 2015 with a November 3 deadline. If successful, the expo would be held on a refurbished port area, boosting waterfront development and arts infrastructure. PwC study cites potential $8.1 billion GDP gain and 143000 jobs. federal and provincial approval still required.
U S legislators praised Canada for its Afghanistan work and aid in other areas during an unofficial Capitol Hill briefing by Canadian ambassador Michael Wilson. They showed little interest in a stringent new U S identification plan and related security concerns across the border.
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