Pubdate: Mon, 17 Sep 2007
Source: StarPhoenix, The (CN SN)
Copyright: 2007 The StarPhoenix
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'PRINCE OF POT' GETS WHITE HAT

CALGARY (CNS) -- Canada's "Prince of Pot" has joined the ranks of
singer Dolly Parton, Prince Philip and Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean.

Arriving at the Calgary airport for a two-day visit Saturday, Canada's
best-known marijuana activist, Marc Emery, was white-hatted by the
Calgary Airport's official White Hat Volunteers.

Saturday's warm welcome, arranged by Emery's supporters, comes in
stark contrast to his visit to Calgary in 2003 when Emery was arrested
for marijuana possession. Emery has been arrested 22 times on
marijuana-related offences and jailed 17 times. He now faces a U.S.
extradition hearing.

Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier, who often gives out white hats to
distinguished visitors, said anyone could be white-hatted by any
Calgarian if they go out and buy the hat. 
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