Flood legislation aims to curb future Alberta flood damage
Premier Alison Redford's government opened the legislature by introducing a flood mitigation bill. It would restrict new development in floodways and allow redevelopment only as replacement structures, with Drumheller and Fort McMurray exempt. The bill follows June floods that caused widespread damage and displacement.
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Alberta farms near Saskatchewan in record harvest drive
Alberta Agriculture official James Wright calls the 2013 harvest record territory as yields for grain crops run 25 to 33 percent above five year averages. Durum wheat leads at 138 percent of the benchmark with strong regional results in field peas oats spring wheat barley canola and winter wheat amid very good quality. Prices likely to be driven more by supply.
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Duffy reveals secret five figure payments tied to PMO
The senator says a second five figure payment was made on his behalf amid the Senate expense scandal. He claims Nigel Wright and the Prime Minister's Office orchestrated payments to cover disputed housing expenses, with a Senate audit expected to white wash his conduct. Duffy, Wallin, and Brazeau face suspension as they accuse PMO of expediency.
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