No need for trial in the Sand Bell case
Opinion argues the Sand and Bell convictions render the trial unnecessary as guilt was admitted. It suggests sentencing by judge alone would save taxpayers money and asserts no innocence remains once a murder is admitted, lamenting the defense and jury process.
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Robert Sand
Laurie Bell
RCMP
Dennis Strongquill
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Bell
Strongquill
Solomon
Benefits and limits of small rural schools debated
The Globe and Mail cites a Statistics Canada study showing rural Canadian students lag in reading compared with city students, despite similar resources. Urban exposure to print may help. meanwhile two Sherwood Park Alberta schools face closure to balance costs.
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Globe and Mail
Statistics Canada
Canada
Alberta
Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park News
Neighbourly CWS Po Haren Neighbourly CWS Po Haren
The text discusses the impact of closing rural schools on communities. It notes social disruption as students move to other schools and parents integrate into new communities. It mentions unclear reading score changes and potential social benefits from smaller schools.
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R.F. Gilroy
Ed Deering
Cathy Yetlowaga
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Bey
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Po Haren