U of L professor suspended over Zionist conspiracy talks
Tenured University of Lethbridge faculty member Anthony Hall has been suspended without pay pending an investigation into possible Human Rights Act violations. The university reassigned all his classes while hall contends due process was ignored as he defends academic freedom amid a broader backlash from Jewish groups and critics.
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Alberta mayors back pipeline support at AUMA convention
Delegates at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association convention will push letters to the National Energy Board backing Energy East and Kinder Morgan pipelines. Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says the show of backing matters for jobs and the economy even without formal NEB standing. Local officials emphasize priority of market access and oil and gas for the province, amid ongoing hearings delays and panel bias concerns. Trans Mountain expansion remains conditional, awaiting government approval. AUMA did not secure NEB status in time.
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National Energy Board
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Don Iveson
Montreal
Quebec
Mier Jean Charest
TransCanada
Trans Mountain
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Iveson
AUMA
Notley tells Alberta municipalities funding will be limited
Premier Rachel Notley told delegates at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association that funding requests will be restricted as Alberta grapples with a 10.9 billion deficit. She urged choices on projects, noting health and education priorities while spending growth stays near two percent amid low oil prices and rising unemployment. The province projects debt reaching 58 billion by 2019.
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Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
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Premier urged to nix Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark faces pressure from over 30 environmental social and aboriginal groups to reject the Trans Mountain expansion citing a National Academy of Sciences study on diluted bitumen behavior and spill risks. They insist Clark uphold B C conditions before pipeline approval despite expected federal endorsement. Stand spokesman Sven Biggs notes broad opposition across municipalities First Nations and citizens due to spill catastrophe risks.
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Kinder Morgan
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B.C
National Academy of Science
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Disability services at MHC see influx of students
Medicine Hat College reports rising use of disability services, with about 350 students accessing supports in 2014/2015 and again this year, up from 250 in 2013/2014. Services include note takers, assistive tech, exam accommodations, and housing accessibility.
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Sentencing moved for purple meth trafficker
Wayne Shrubsall 44 pled guilty Sept. 30 to meth trafficking and breach charges after purple meth surfaced in Medicine Hat. He faced cell and unlicensed plate counts and has Saskatchewan matters to be moved here. He and Joshua Munroe 38 of Calgary were arrested in a police probe and both return Oct. 20.
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Wayne Shrubsall
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Saskatchewan
Joshua Munroe
Calgary
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Adjournment in Murder Case of Medicine Hat Woman
Barbara Holmes appeared by CCTV from the Lethbridge Remand Centre as her second degree murder case was adjourned to Oct. 6. Defence lawyer Clinton Yarshenko cited new disclosure to review. The incident stems from June 18 when Holmes's husband John, 51, was found with fatal injuries and later died at hospital.
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Barbara Holmes
Lethbridge
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Bail Hearing Delayed for Drug Trafficking Suspect Heath
Brent Heath, 29, in custody since Sept. 14, faced a show cause hearing that was adjourned to Oct. 20. He is charged with multiple counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and related offences. Co-accused Angie Blade remains on release with matters set for Oct. 20.
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