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Monday, 25 February 2008 |
By Christopher Walsh
 Taft Ride Along. Pedal to the Metal! Kevin Taft's campaign van pulls a sharp right off a busy Calgary street
and down a residential neighbourhood, making a quick u-turn at the
first left. I attempt the same, but
cars whiz by before I can completely negotiate the sharp turn. The van, which
contains the Liberal leader, makes a clear bolt for the lights back to the
speedy street.
I had been following them for a good 20 kms, from a party
rally on the way to a meet and greet and door knocking at a mall in north east Calgary. I stayed close
the whole time, unsure of the exact location. Taft's men understood this, but
the driver seemed to have his own agenda, as if he had finally spotted the tail
and had to shake it immediately. It's a good thing my resume boasts “evasive
driving techniques”. I pulled out and over a curb, cutting off a white van as I
made my way – quite literally – back on the campaign trail.
The bastards wouldn't lose me that easily. I caught a
glimpse of their right turn down the hill, but by the time I made it to the
busy intersection, the lights had changed and traffic was flowing against me.
Any number of motorists are probably still angry with me, but I darted out and
pulled another sharp turn, catching the van taking another right. I quickly
caught up and made the curve. The van was waiting, already turned around in the
opposite direction.
The driver and Taft's lead media man were laughing.
“The mall's right there,” the driver said, pointing back
across the busy intersection. “We got lost.”
“Yeah,” I replied, “those were some effective driving
manouevers.”
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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By Paul Majendie
LONDON (Reuters) -
Eight million Americans admit they send
themselves Valentine's Day gifts -- they may feel lonely and
unloved but at least they will get something nice.
British lovers ought to steer clear of Paris as a Valentine
destination -- one in three picked the French capital as the
city most likely to cause them to argue on a romantic break.
It's the time of year again when love is in the air -- or
at least the pressure is on to show you really, really care on
February 14.
Surveys abound on what makes the perfect gift -- usually
commissioned by a company trying to sell its Valentine wares --
but the way the big day for lovers is celebrated around the
world could not be more different.
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Wednesday, 06 February 2008 |
 The New Veteran's Way Street Sign A Dedication Ceremony was held today at Memorial Park to name Stettler's 50th Avenue "Veteran's Way". The ceremony was attended by members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Stettler Mayor Jim Hunter, County of Stettler Reeve Vic Carey and local MLA Jack Hayden. MP Kevin Sorenson was represented by Neil Thorogood. Numerous onlookers were also on hand to watch the final step of the naming process. The Town of Stettler Council recently officially made 50th Avenue's name "Veteran's Way", carrying out a long-standing wish of local veterans to name a street in honor of area veterans. After several short speeches in honor of the event, refreshments were served at the Stettler Legion.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
 Reuters Photo: A rare white stag that has appeared in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands. LONDON (Reuters) -
A mythical and ghostly creature has
appeared in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands -- and has been
caught on camera.
The rare white stag, from the red deer species, is believed
to be among just a tiny handful living in Britain, according to
a conservation group.
The John Muir Trust is now keeping the stag's location
secret for fear of poachers.
"To see him amongst the other stags was truly thrilling
because he does look like a ghost: you do a double-take," Trust
Partnership Manager Fran Lockhart, who filmed the stag, told
Reuters.
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