As part of the dramatic U.S.-led buildup of NATO forces in Afghanistan, Canada is to nearly double the number of dogs its uses to sniff out roadside bombs and other explosives.
Dogs of war: canines key to saving lives in Afghan war (Canada.com)
March 28th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
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85-year-old wins spiel (Anchorage Daily News)
March 11th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
An 85-year-old skip led his curling team to the championship of the 16-team Fur Rondy Open Spiel. Harvey Turner, 85, skipped the winning team, which also included 74-year-old Al Hanson. Kenny Nore and Kevin Hanson, completed the team.
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Canada Calling: The Birth of a Legend
February 21st, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
Sharon Wildwind When the U.S. President came calling Thursday, the Canadian government trotted out the red carpet and an honor guard of Royal Canadian Mounted Police/Gendarmerie royale du Canada decked out in scarlet tunics and stetson hats. Ever wonder where the tunics, the stetsons, and the legend of “they always get their man” comes from? Here’s a short quiz. Which of these led to the RCMP/GRE becoming THE symbol of policing in Canada? A. The Royal Irish Constabulary B. The Newfoundland Con
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