Say Hay benefit concert aids drought stricken prairie farmers
Canadian country stars joined two weekend relief events for Alberta and prairie drought victims. Calgary and Edmonton crowds raised funds and pledges, with performances by Tom Jackson Michelle Wright and others aiding hay and rail transport for donated grain. Organizers reported initial and ticket revenue boosts totaling about 1.5 million plus pledged donations.
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Wild boars run loose in Manitoba prompting shooting season
Manitoba officials say European wild boars are a growing problem with many roaming free from pens. The province has declared an open season allowing on sight shooting on private or Crown land as concerns about disease and livestock impact rise.
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Canadians Fear Not From 40 Percent Annexation Anger
Poll by Leger Marketing in Montreal shows 38 percent of Canadians in favor of annexation by the United States and 49 percent opposed, with 13 percent undecided. Experts say the stance signals goodwill rather than a push for territory.
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