Alberta braces for Kyoto fight if ratified
Environment Minister Iberta cites hope in the throne speech but warns Alberta will mount a constitutional challenge if the Kyoto Protocol is ratified in December. Premier Klein rejects separatism, while Taylor vows readiness and proposes legislation and possible court action to protect Alberta’s economy.
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Iberta
Lorne Taylor
Canada
Taylor
Edmonton
Adrienne Clarkson
Ralph Klein
Confederation
Ottawa
Three charged after British soldier assaulted twice
In Medicine Hat three males face charges after a British soldier was beaten twice in the Gas City on a Friday early morning. A 15-year-old attacked with a brick, then a 16-year-old and a 22-year-old joined. Property went missing and most of it was recovered. The soldier was treated for injuries. Bail set at 500 dollars for adult suspect Christopher McConnell.
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Christoper McConnell
Medicine Hat
Convicts charged in Drumheller inmate death
Four inmates from Drumheller Institution face charges including murder and aggravated assault in the slaying of Jarrett Jabs, who died after a riot at the federal penitentiary. A March 31 trial date was tentatively set, with arraignment delayed to Nov. 4.
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Cornfield
Jabs
Federal Penitentiary
Federal role in health care debated as throne speech looms
Ottawa disputes provincial claim on 14 percent of $130 billion health care spend and pledges an action plan under direct health-policy responsibility. A First Ministers' meeting is planned for 2003 to craft a reform package including enhanced health protection and technology like Health Link. Palliser Health Authority cites uncertainty until Roy Romanow’s report due in November.
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Ottawa
Clarkson
Tom Seaman
The
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Palliser
Canada faces criticism over throne speech on military funding
Solberg and Nicol faulted the throne speech for no concrete military funding plans. They noted Canadian Forces suffer from personnel shortages and equipment gaps while urging stronger measures with the United States and United Nations. Clarkson defended collaboration and border security as vital to economic well being.
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Canada
United States
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Nicol
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