Image reversal marks second week of federal campaign
Prime Minister Jean Chretien moves toward a folksy approach while Alliance rival Stockwell Day plays up statesmanlike traits in new ads. Day endures pillow fight aboard his campaign jet as Halloween pranks threaten campaign signs in Edmonton.
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What's in a name Kelowna's Chretien jokes about ties to PM
Kelowna resident John Chretien recalls the constant question of being related to Canada’s Prime Minister Jean Chretien. He jokes that when the PM is popular he’s “my little cousin” and when not, he’s never heard of him. He was born in Monal and changed his given name to John. He previously worked as a first aid attendant at Brenda Mines before retiring.
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Alberta eyes tax cut as debt nears payoff plan
Medicine Hat MLA Rob Renner says Alberta may eliminate income tax within five years after a $4.5 billion debt payment this year, trimming interest by about $700 million and leaving potential $4 to $5 billion in annual cash post debt. Delegates push the idea amid debate on health and education funding.
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Rebel plans to post early election results online
British Columbia software developer Paul Bryan plans to publish eastern Canadian election results on his site before western polls close in a challenge to Elections Canada. The move follows a crackdown after Nova Scotia Internet rebel Ivan Smith posted results from Joe Clark’s Kings-Hants byelection before polls closed.
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Lady Rattlers Bite Back In Soccer Final
In a tense championship at a local venue, the Lady Rattlers fell behind early but rallied with sharp counterattacks led by standout players, while opponents pressed for a late equalizer. The match ended with a decisive goal tally that clinched the title for the other side.
Lady Rattlers fall short in ACAC final against Mount Royal
Edmonton's Medicine Hat College Lady Rattlers lose 2-1 to Mount Royal in the ACAC final after suspensions sidelined key players Jennie Van Enk and Leslie McLennan. They previously upset Grant MacEwan in a semifinal with seven yellow cards and two reds.
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