Snow delays load as farmers file crop insurance claims
Kip Wiese and Tim Noga battle deep snow while loading canola into a semi trailer. Recent snowfalls have buried crops and caused deterioration, prompting farmers to file crop insurance claims. Alberta's Agriculture Financial Services Corporation expects southern Alberta claims to reach about half of last year’s high payment due to drought.
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Kip Wiese
Tim Noga
Alberta
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Alberta victims fall for woeful tale from Salty traveler
In Edmonton and Newfoundland, Albertans unknowingly fund a travelling storyteller named Salty. Joyce Hart notes many calls asking for Carol reveal the scam. Adrian van der Linden of Lethbridge gave 300 dollars after a WWII bridge tale, but authorities say little can be done.
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Newfoundland
Joyce Hart
Carol
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Fogo Island
Salty
Adrian van der Linden
Lethbridge
Arnheim
Holland
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The Real Problem Is Not Whether Machines Think
Quote by B F Skinner suggesting the core issue is human thought rather than machine intelligence. The remark frames a critique of artificial intellect debates and emphasizes human cognition.
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B.F. Skinner
Chretien rejects pre Kyoto meet on ratification timeline
Prime Minister Jean Chretien says Ottawa will ratify the Kyoto climate accord by Christmas and meet provinces in the new year after ratification. He dismisses delaying tactics amid provincial calls for a pre ratification first ministers meeting and asserts federal jurisdiction over climate change policy. Alberta's Lorne Taylor criticizes the stance as arrogant toward provincial will.
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House of Commons
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Alberta
Lorne Taylor
Canada
Taylor
Hat's favourite son returns to Medicine Hat Tigers
National Hockey League Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald visited Medicine Hat and spoke warmly of his junior days with the Tigers. He recalled the 1972-73 team, celebrated players, and said the town's love for hockey remains strong while noting current ownership and potential future involvement with the Tigers.
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Dawson Marschell
Callaghan Inn
Médicine Hat
Calgary Flames
Cops for Cancer head shaving fundraiser grows in Medicine Hat
Cops for Cancer in Medicine Hat draws strong police and community support to raise funds for cancer research. Lisa Page and Constable Roger Page will shave their heads next month, joining Jamie Raisbeck and others at Medicine Hat Arena on November 9. The event pairs local police with the Tigers hockey team in a cross town rivalry to boost donations, with Chief Normand Boucher and Chief Higgins Elliott trading shaves if targets are met. Since 1996 the fundraiser has raised 53000 for cancer research. last year 5820 was collected, and donations can be made by calling 528-2125.
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Deddeda Stemler
Delirae Sharp
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