Western provinces press for joint action amid federal leadership void
The piece argues a leadership vacuum at the federal level pushes Western Canada toward unity with British Columbia Alberta and Saskatchewan. It notes Premier Ralph Klein and Premier Lorne Calvert favor regional cooperation while Manitoba's Gary Doer must align with western partners to counter Ottawa. It cites Calgary and Regina as key centers for westward strategy and warns Ottawa often ignores western concerns.
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Canada
Dominion of Canada
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Ralph Klein
Saskatchewan
NDP
Lorne Calvert
Manitoba
Calvert
UNDP
Gary Doer
Reform Party
Western Canada
Ralph Goodale
Martin
Chretien
Maritime Provinces
United States
North Dakota
Minnesota
West
U.S
Georgia
Feds
B.C
Autumn Visions and Everyday Opportunities
A reader recalls October splendor on Riding Mountain and Hwy 5, then reflects on fleeting beauty and the need to seize daily chances to help others. The piece highlights Jesus and his disciples Peter and John as exemplars of timely aid and transformation through simple acts.
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Riding — Mountain
Hwy. 5
Ste. Rose
Jesus
Peter
John
Temple
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Firearm registry questioned after 2002 homicide rise
StatCan report shows 2002 homicides up to 582 and rising handgun use from 27 to 66 percent since 1974 while unregistered handguns dominate recoveries. Opponent Breitkreuz argues registry wastes funds and fails to prevent crime. focus should be on tracking violent criminals.
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Stats Canada
Breitkreuz
Saskatchewan
Julian Fantino
Toronto
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