World food supplies decline prompts farmer union call
A letter from Stewart Wells of the National Farmers Union warns that global crop land is static or shrinking while population grows. It cites FAOSTAT and USDA data, flags a 69 day supply, and urges UN FAO assessments and a urgent summit to address looming grain shortfalls and food security.
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FAO
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
North America
Annan
Diouf
Canadian towns vie for Hockeyville 2006 hosting prize
Birtle and Pass It On team survive Hockeyville third round along with 25 others aiming to host an NHL game and win 60 000 in rink upgrades. CBC TV broadcasts June 6 9 and 11 at 8 pm local time with live Hamilton tapings and on air judging.
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Birtle
Russell
Foxwarren
Home Depot
CBC
Kraft
CBC TV
Hamilton
Amber Fleury
Softwood trade clash over rights and Crown forest control
A proposed Free Trade Agreement negotiating stance sparks Canadian concern over American rights to sue and market access limits for softwood. Critics say the deal undermines Crown forest management, threatens sovereignty, and could trigger a rush to sell Canadian timber to bidders, reflecting continentalist policy shifts under Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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Gordon Ritchie
Itis
Trom
NY Times
Harper
Stephen Harper
Canada
Reform Party
It’s a Small World Comes Home to Local Newsrooms
Globalization is echoed in local papers as communities share international links through personal stories. Editors highlight residents with overseas service, aid efforts for Afghanistan, and Canadian trade, fuel debates, and hurricane impacts shaping small town life.
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Rosetown Eagle
Afghanistan
P.E.N.S
Saskatchewan
Kevin Weedmark
Moosomin World Spectator
CIDA
Canadian International Development Association
Tless
Alberta
Canada
United States
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Stewart Wells
Jove Hockey
Lord Stanley
Edmonton
Rexall
Anaheim
Hockey Heartland
T. Ww
Softwood Lumber
OWS
Harcin
Manitoba
Main Street
R.L Gilroy
Government of Canada
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