The battle over Banff: millions of tourists may be threatening a treasured national park
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The town of Banff, Alberta and the nearby national park are battlegrounds for the crisis of balancing the preservation of Canada's natural beauty with providing a lucrative setting to which international visitors will want to come. Possible plans for the park and community development are discussed.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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A cautionary tale
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The lives of Ron and Linda Sterling have been shattered since the couple and and 7 others were charged with operating a child sex-abuse ring out of their home near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Although they were they were acquitted in Feb 1994, the couple lost their home, car, and reputations.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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Weather warnings: critics say the new accord on cutting emissions is inadequate
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Environmentalists oppose the Canadian accord on greenhouse gas emissions because it puts back the date for stabilizing emissions to 2010 rather than keeping the Rio summit date of 2000. Canada is the 9th largest emitter of greenhouse gases and faces global criticism over the accord.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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