France, Egypt propose Gaza truce plan after Israeli shell kills 30
GAZA CITY, Gaza - France and Egypt announced an initiative to stop the fighting in Gaza late Tuesday, hours after Israeli mortar shells exploded near a UN school sheltering hundreds of people displaced by the onslaught on Hamas militants. At least 30 Palestinians died, staining streets with blood.
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News from Swift Current and Southwest Saskatchewan
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HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 06
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Breaking News:Modus Structures/ Suncor Energy Deal Suspended
Following a string of rumors floating around Swift Current, officials with Modus have confirmed that the $54 Million contract with Suncor Energy has been suspended indefinitely. Due to a downturn in the economy and crumbling oil prices, project officials have decided to pull the plug on the multi-million dollar deal involving the construction of 1500 work force accommodation units for the Suncor Voyageur Upgrader Project in Fort McMurray. At this point in time it�s unclear as to how this latest development will affect staffing numbers at the Swift Current plant, as the entire construction of the housing units were to be produced out of the local facility.
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Swift Current Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Offences
29-year old Kevin Wadsworth did not physically appear in Swift Current Provincial court on Monday but his lawyer entered guilty pleas to one count of sexual assault and two counts of sexual touching to the persons under the age of sixteen. A preliminary hearing was set for April 24th in Swift Current Provincial Court. At that time the court will also speak to his remaining two allegations, which include one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault causing bodily harm. If a trial is set Wadsworth has chosen to set on Queens bench in front of the judge and jury.
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Moose Jaw Man in Court for Several Allegations
23year old Ryan Code of Moose Jaw appeared in Swift Current Provincial court for a bail hearing on Monday. He is facing four assault allegations out of Swift Current, dating back to December 31 of 2007.The charges were pending because Code did not appear on his trial date. He is also facing several allegations throughout Saskatchewan. He was wanted for a warrant in Saskatoon for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and feeling from police. He is also facing a drinking and driving offense, failure to appear and a breach out of Moose Jaw and another breach arising out of Regina.
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City of Swift Current Holds Third Lot Draw
Hot on the heels of two successful residential lot draws in 2008, the City of Swift Current is kicking off the New Year with another round of lots up for grabs. 34 fully serviced lots in the Highland Subdivision will be drawn for in Council Chambers on January 28.
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City Crews Busy with Winter Street Cleaning
Swift Current has escaped a major snowfall to date unlike other communities across the Province. However with enough snow on the ground to create rutty streets and icy conditions, City Crews are still keeping busy ensuring a safe commute for all motorists. According to the City�s Engineering Department approximately $250 000.00 has been allotted for the 2008-2009 winter season, with half of the snow removal budget used to date.
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