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Civil Thoughts Series, No. 14 Courier Weekend (St. Stephen, NB), 31/26, A-5, 15 August 2008 The Town of St. Stephen raises approximately 20% of its revenues from user charges. Charges for provision...
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Kevin Taft was the leader of the Liberal Party of Alberta from 2004 to 2008, and the MLA for Edmonton-Riverview from 2001 to 2012. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which merely enhances his...
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