Open letter supports ban on AWOL alcohol device in Alberta
The Canada Safety Council urges Premier Ralph Klein to ban the Alcohol Without Liquid device in Alberta citing safety and health risks. It notes regulation could fall under the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission for licensed venues, while sales outside this context would be federal. The council also asks Health Minister Dosanjh for action and offers assistance.
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Ralph Klein
Alberta
Edmonton
The
Canada Safety Council
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
Emile J. Therien
Rings of Peace in Olympic Dreams
An editorial envisions a future Olympics as a global unifier where nations settle differences through sport. It contrasts past USA USSR rivalries with a world embracing athletes from many nations, hoping peace replaces conflict and politics.
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Athens
Iraq
China
Berlin
USA
CCCP
Uncle Sam
Russia
Ben Johnson
Soviet Union
Canada
Olympic Arena
Osama
Saddam
Stalin
Hitler
Water fears trigger as mining threatens Winnipeg supply
John Fefchak of Wallace asks why hog farm manure concerns drew less action than potential gold mine pollution. He questions double standards between urban voters and rural Manitoba, urging consistent protection of drinking water sources.
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Winnipeg
Premier Deer
Manitoba
City
Starter Homes Offer Low Monthly Payments Now
Real estate pitch touts affordable starter homes with low rates. Property advertised at $29,900 features 2-bedroom, 1.5 story, garage, large fenced yard, main floor laundry and ample entrance area in a good location.
Western Canada examines meat processing as crisis spurs plans
In response to the BSE outbreak and border closures, cattle groups across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba push for more Canada built slaughter plants and 100 percent tested beef. Proposals stress job creation and retaining livestock towns while awaiting future border policy decisions.
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Canada
Southern Manitoba Review
Western
Prairie
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Ayal Dosanjh
John Fefchak RM
Wallace
Royal Lepage
Bob Ross
Joan Montgomery
Angie Esplen
Nata
Ineighbourly
Sas Abia Plek
Russell Banner
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