Canadians toast Havre mayor for friendship efforts

The U.S.-led war in Iraq may be officially over - along with tension over Canada's refusal to provide troops for the conflict. But Havre Mayor Bob Rice's widely publicized wartime efforts to promote friendship between Canada and the United States are continuing.

For six days earlier this month Rice was one of the guests of honor during the Calgary Stampede, the city's annual 10-day celebration that includes a rodeo, games and entertainment and draws tens of thousands of people every year. Rice attended meals hosted by the president of the stampede and the mayor of Calgary and met with sever...