Alberta defends gun registry cost at Ottawa briefing
Alberta justice minister Jon Havelock rejects linking the federal Firearms Act cost rise to the Alberta led court challenge. He urges the $85 million startup tag for a national registry not to be blamed, noting potential higher costs from act changes and multi jurisdictional opposition.
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Treasury Branches reports staff cuts after ATB theft
Treasury Branches says 15 staff were laid off after internal theft totalling 250000. CEO Paul Haggis calls it minor fraud not affecting fundaments while Auditor General Valentine notes questionable practices and possible lawsuits. Chief inspector Andrew Wingate cites expense padding and fake loans.
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Premier Klein Highlights Education At Alberta Growth Summit
Premier Ralph Klein in Medicine Hat frames education as the province’s top future priority at the Alberta Growth Summit amid constraints from a deficit ban and debt repayment rule. He notes health municipal infra and taxation follow closely and cites an expanding workforce as key. He tours a southeast oil rig and reiterates his lack of hands on oil experience.
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Tigers Open 28th WHL Season Versus Hurricanes
The Medicine Hat Tigers host the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the WHL opener at The Arena. They finished 39 32 1 last season and plan to fill gaps in defence after Polak graduated and Wasyluk seeks a trade.
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Scott Buhler
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Wingless Object Flies Near Swissair Jet Over Switzerland
An unidentified wingless object sped past a Swissair Boeing 747 on Aug. 9 near Zurich. The plane was en route from Philadelphia to Zurich when the near miss occurred at about 45 meters. The pilot called it long and wingless while the copilot described it as more spherical.
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Indonesian jet crash kills 212 as haze shrouds Sumatra
A Jakarta bound Indonesian jetliner carrying 234 people crashed in Sumatra amid thick smoke from forest fires. Rescuers recovered 212 bodies with no survivors reported by nightfall as crews searched wreckage and attempted to locate flight recorders. Dense haze disrupted air traffic and reduced visibility. No Canadians were aboard.
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Krever Can Lay Blame in Tainted Blood Tragedy
Supreme Court rules Justice Horace Krever can assign blame in the 1980s tainted blood tragedy. Red Cross appeal rejected, delaying the report by 18 months. Krever to submit his findings to the federal government on November 21, criticizing Red Cross Ottawa and several provinces. He may name blameworthy individuals but cannot conclude civil or criminal liability.
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