Weather outlook showers in town this Tuesday
The weather page notes a 80 percent chance of showers on Tuesday with a high of 16 and a low of 12. A map reference appears on page B4.
10 Aug 1987
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1987
Page
1
The weather page notes a 80 percent chance of showers on Tuesday with a high of 16 and a low of 12. A map reference appears on page B4.
The last six of 174 Asians who entered Canada illegally three weeks ago were ordered released from a Halifax military prison. Adjudicator Michael Sloan found no proof of terrorist ties or past crime. The refugees clarified they would not harm anyone even if ordered by the Gandhi family linked group.
The Duke and Duchess of York left Yellowknife aboard a Cana dian Challenger jet at 11 15 p m after a 10 day private canoe journey 500 kilometres northeast of the city They expressed desire to visit the North again and recalled a school friendship in Ontario The trip included wildlife sightings and minimal media attention and followed their Toronto and Edmonton duties during a two week visit.
A 19-year-old former cadet identified as Julian Knight opened fire from 10 p.m. Sunday in Clifton Hill using a pump action shotgun and two semi automatic rifles. He killed six people and wounded 18 before being captured by a wounded traffic police officer.
Six Iranians with two families arrived in Calgary and will meet immigration officials this afternoon to hear if their refugee claims proceed. They are housed in a city hotel while their statements are taken and identities verified.
Survivors and thousands gathered under drizzle as 2000 helium balloons were released over Evergreen Mobile Home Park to honor 27 tornado dead. Messages inside thanked Canada while relief efforts continued with donations and volunteers amid a $250 million damage toll.
South Africa’s largest black miners union says at least 340000 workers joined a strike that shut 44 of 46 targeted mines. The walkout backs demands for higher wages and benefits, with violence and arrests reported amid clashes at several mines and security actions by companies.
External Affairs Minister Joe Clark leaves for a southern Africa tour after criticism from Pretoria and anti apartheid activists. Protesters on Parliament Hill urged Canada to sever ties and back full sanctions and recognize the ANC. Clark plans to press Prime Minister Botha in their Friday meeting about Canada's stance.
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