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    Great Horned Owl

    With its distinctive long ear tufts and bright yellow eyes, the large nocturnal great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is the most widespread and adaptable owl in the Americas. Fourteen unique subspecies of the great horned owl have been identified, each separated by an array of size, plumage and patterning differences. The great horned owl is Alberta's official bird (see Symbols and Emblems of Canada).

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    Great Ice Storm of 1998

    Then, Margaret's son, Allan, urged her to stay with him in Ottawa - but all trains in and out of the two cities were cancelled, and roads closed. Meanwhile, Allan, his wife, Lori, and their three young sons hosted nine neighborhood boys whose own homes were without power.This article was originally published in Maclean's Magazine on January 19, 1998

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    Great Lakes Storm of 1913

    The Great Lakes Storm of 1913, also referred to as the “White Hurricane,” the “Big Blow” and the “Freshwater Fury,” was a devastating and deadly storm that occurred over several days in November 1913. It is generally believed to be the worst storm to have ever occurred in the Great Lakes region, and was responsible for the deaths of up to 300 people, the sinking of 12 ships, and the wrecking of at least 19 more. The storm was an example of the “November gale,” also referred to as the “Witch of November,” a unique and intense weather phenomenon that produces hurricane-force winds. In terms of total ships lost and total number of deaths, it is considered one of the worst inland maritime disasters in both Canadian and American history. The storm killed the entire crews of eight ships that were lost on a single day on Lake Huron. Ships sank on every lake in the Great Lakes, except Lake Ontario. American sources have estimated damage caused by the storm exceeded $200 million, adjusted for inflation.

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    Green Bean

    There are at least six classes of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), and many cultivars (commercial varieties) are available within each class. Common types include the "snap" bean (green or wax) and kidney beans. 

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    Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accord (Nov97 Updates)

    Standing in the back of the room, Louise Comeau didn't even attempt to hide her anger.This article was originally published in Maclean's Magazine on November 24, 1997

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    Greenstone

    Greenstone, general term for dark green, compact metamorphic rocks formed by the alteration of dark-coloured IGNEOUS ROCKS. Basalt, a common example, is a major component of the greenstone belts of the Canadian SHIELD. These belts contain the Shield's principal GOLD and base-metal mines.

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    Grosbeak

    Grosbeak is a common name for large members of 2 families of birds, Cardinalidae (cardinal) and Fringillidae (finch).

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    Groundsel

    Groundsel, or ragwort, common names for plants of genus Senecio, family Compositae or Asteraceae. 

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    Groundwater

    Groundwater interacts with lakes and rivers as part of the hydrologic cycle. The cycle begins with the formation of clouds through evaporation from the ocean, lakes, rivers, plants and soil.

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    Grouse in Canada

    The grouse (Tetraonidae) is a small subfamily (18 species) of chickenlike birds with circumpolar distribution above latitude 26° north. It includes ptarmigans as well as those birds commonly called grouse. Members of the largest species can weigh up to 6,360 g; the smallest, 340 g. The sharp-tailed grouse is the provincial bird of Saskatchewan. 

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    Gypsum

    The principal use for gypsum is wallboard. Crude gypsum is pulverized and heated to form stucco, which is mixed with water and aggregate (sand, vermiculite or expanded perlite) and applied over wood, metal or gypsum lath to form interior wall finishes.

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    Hagfish

    Hagfish, group of primitive vertebrates which together with lampreys and various extinct forms comprise the fish class Agnatha.

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    Halibut Treaty

    The Halibut Treaty of 1923 (formally the Convention for the Preservation of Halibut Fishery of the Northern Pacific Ocean) was an agreement between Canada and the United States on fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean. It was the first environmental treaty aimed at conserving an ocean fish stock. It was also the first treaty independently negotiated and signed by the Canadian government; one of several landmark events that transitioned Canada into an autonomous sovereign state. It also indicated a shift in Canada’s economic focus from Britain to the US during the 1920s, when the US passed Britain as Canada’s largest trading partner. The treaty created the International Pacific Halibut Commission, which continues in its role today.

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    Harvestmen

    Harvestmen are Arachnids of the order Opiliones. Harvestmen is the preferred term but they are commonly called daddy-long-legs - even though many have short legs. 

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    Hawk

    Hawk is a common name for several species of diurnal birds of prey from widely separate families. 

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