Budget sparks Liberal fanfare amid tax and price concerns
The budget debate targets John Manley and Jean Chrétien as Canadians face gasoline near 80 cents per litre and modest savings returns. It highlights a $14.3 billion package with RRSP boosts, tax credits for film, and a travel tax cut, while criticizing years of perceived overspending and taxes across government levels.
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Liberal Party
John Manley
Manley
Jean Chrétien
Quebec
Montréal
Canada
Christmas Bird Count Counts 1607 Birds Across 35 Species
The Hinton Parklander reports 1607 birds counted by volunteers across 35 species this year. Notable sightings include a Northern Shrike and three Kildeer near the Athabasca River, with other species such as Barrow's and Common Goldeneyes and American Dippers noted.
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Hinton
Athabasca River
Barrow
Maple Creek
Cypress Hills
Frank Chapman
Canada
United States
Latin America
Christmas Bird Count A Tradition Linking Birders Across Prairies
The Christmas Bird Count gathers volunteers to tally birds, with data sent to the National Audubon Society for analysis. In 2000 the count marked its second century and a Canada partnership with Bird Studies Canada to coordinate efforts nationwide.
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National Audubon Society
Bird Studies Canada
BSC
Canada
Prairie
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