Manning Arrives in Medicine Hat for Reform Tour
Reform leader Preston Manning visits Medicine Hat after last seen in Ottawa at the united alternative event. He speaks at a lodge luncheon and meets The News editorial board before heading to Lethbridge. Local supporters cite tax cuts and agriculture in expectations. 205 luncheon tickets sold by Tuesday.
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Wisdom and money cannot buy the kernel of life
A reflection by Arne Garborg that money purchases material needs but cannot gift true qualities. It argues money can buy food but not appetite health or wisdom and cannot buy genuine joy, beauty, peace or meaningful companionship. The message stresses the limit of wealth.
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Alberta reports 1.9 billion surplus boosts infrastructure outlook
Alberta provincial treasurer Stockwell Day announced a 1.9 billion surplus for the first quarter, nearly triple the March budget estimate, driven by energy and income tax revenues. About 498 million remains in contingency, with 259 million for later spending. Authorities push for rapid infrastructure funding to satisfy demand projected between 1 and 3 billion, including hospital imaging expansions and roofing work.
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Edmonton UFO Society Closes After 49 Years
The UFO Society of Edmonton ends 49 years of activity as members shut down after no serious sightings in 10 to 12 years. President Ashley Pachal cites a drop in extraterrestrial action and suggests aliens may have moved on to Australia.
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Alberta farmer faces 20 million suit over pipeline land access
Alliance pipeline sues Joe Bokenfohr north of Edmonton claiming he blocked access to the land with a truck, seeking an injunction to continue construction. The firm says it has negotiated with thousands of other landowners and that costs exceed 300000 dollars daily.
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Migrants Rescued From Rusty Ship Near Vancouver Island
Nearly 190 illegal migrants rescued from a decrepit 72 day voyage from China were taken to Canadian Coast Guard ship Tana and later transported to Esquimalt after ten hours of relocation along the west coast. Authorities reported fever and dehydration among some passengers and noted Fujian origin with no children aboard. Six buses ferried them to a naval base gymnasium converted for processing.
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