Neepawa Banner marks milestones and future aims
Ken Wapbelt notes milestones for The Neepawa Banner and Rivers Banner as year ends Jan 31. The midweek paper gains MCNA recognition and may enter new award categories while pursuing profits and potential expansion amid online challenges.
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Day's 800000 Defamation Settlement Draws Alberta Taxpayer Burden
The 1999 out of court settlement in a defamation suit involving former Alberta treasurer Stock Day costs taxpayers nearly 800000. Lawyer Lorne Goddard, a school trustee, sued Day after Day questioned his client’s views in a letter to the Red Deer Advocate. Day’s defence and related legal fees largely fall under Alberta’s Risk Management Fund.
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Alberta election funds prompt calls for policy clarity
The discussion broadens beyond Alberta as taxpayers underwrite legal coverage for politicians. Proposals urge independent legislative officers to decide eligibility, limit coverage to official duties, require shared costs, and publish all settlements for accountability.
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