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DNR official brings dog back to life after seizure By Russ Oechslin Journal correspondent REMBRANDT, Iowa -- One near casualty of Saturday's 2005 Governor's Pheasant Hunt in and around Buena Vista County, Iowa was Rose, a 7-year-old retriever owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Chief Dale Garner of Lucas, Iowa. While some in his group called it a heart attack, Garner said Saturday afternoon that Rose had "some sort of seizure and stopped breathing." But he decided he had to "save the dog so I could bring it home to my wife and 3-year-old son -- or they...

One night while listening to a local call in program I heard a gentleman relate .... This man eloquently spoke of how our rich military history had been stolen away by the Department of National Defense when Newfoundland and Canadian military forces merged on March 31, 1949. ...I was touched by the fact that he not only knew so much about our history but that he felt so strongly about it. He spoke of how one of the Victoria Cross medals won by a Newfoundlander in WWI was sitting in a museum in Ottawa while the other was on loan...

I recently took some time to review the final documents generated by the Royal Commission on renewing and strengthening Newfoundland and Labrador’s place in Canada. Even though the commission delivered its final report back in 2002, I don’t believe many people in the province and country have taken the time to examine the results, nor do I believe the media or both levels of government have given enough thought to its contents. ... The first is the fact that 72% of Canadians see Newfoundlanders and Labradorians as a distinct culture. This is very telling. Quebec has been officially recognized in...

When Tank, a 3-year-old male pit bull mix, arrived with his owner at a veterinary office in Humboldt County, his jaws packed with white powder, it was clear that something was seriously wrong. Earlier, Tank had mysteriously consumed an entire box of baking soda — odd behavior, even for an animal with famously indiscriminate eating habits. But more disturbing was Tank's demeanor. He sat trembling, his front legs stuck out at an awkward angle, his dilated eyes fixed on a distant point. A check of the heart revealed a coma-like 32 beats per minute, far below normal. Joseph Humble, the...

LONDON - It was one of those heartwarming Lassie moments -- with a twist. A golden Labrador survived a 100-foot fall down a cliff after another dog -- a black Labrador -- ran to get help from the first dog's owner, coast guard officials said. The golden Labrador named Lacey became trapped after slipping down a rocky slope Monday near South Stack, in Holyhead, north Wales. The black Labrador, named Sheena, spotted her lying in a pool of water at the bottom of a gully and raced to fetch Lacey's owner, barking to gain attention and directing her to the...

Court hears man was armed to destroy building A man who threatened to blow up a Gold Coast high-rise on Christmas Eve had enough explosives to level the 15-storey building, a court has heard.Jonathon Richwood, 43, was denied bail today on charges including depravation of liberty, assault occasioning bodily harm, wilful damage and a range of weapons-related offences.The Southport Magistrates Court heard that Richwood sealed off a room in the Grand Hotel at Labrador and told police he had explosives and hostages.The court was told he had a cache of weapons including a home-made rocket launcher, four bombs, four...

A direct hit from a bow-and-arrow was a near-miss for a 1-year-old black Labrador folks are now calling Lucky Luther. Luther was found along a Jefferson County road earlier this month with an arrow poking out the left side of his head after striking him below his right ear, authorities said. He was carried into Jones Animal Health Clinic in Crystal City the evening of Oct. 9. Now, the county sheriff’s department is trying to determine whether the arrow got there by mistake or on purpose. "This was clearly intentional. It would be a pretty far stretch to mistake a...

Ottawa dismisses Nfld. call to amend Constitution Last Updated Fri May 9 08:44:32 2003 OTTAWA-- The federal government says there's no point renegotiating Newfoundland and Labrador's union with Canada because it won't "bring back the fish." On Thursday, the province's governing Liberals introduced a resolution in the legislature demanding the Constitution be amended. Premier Roger Grimes said Newfoundland should be given joint control over the fishing industry. Currently, the federal government has jurisdiction over the oceans. "Time is running out," said Grimes, who is furious over Ottawa's recent decision to virtually close the cod fishery. Stephane Dion But when...

Fish workers burn Canadian flag in Nfld. protest Last Updated Mon Apr 28 19:08:34 2003 ST. JOHN'S-- Angry fish workers burned a Canadian flag on Monday as rallies were held at federal Fisheries Department offices in at least two centres in Newfoundland and Labrador. INDEPTH: The codless sea The protest, organized by the Fish, Food and Allied Workers, brought about 75 people to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans offices at Clarenville, where they took down the Canadian flag and burned it. They sent the Newfoundland and Labrador flag up the mast to replace it. The protesters say they're...