British troops to train at Suffield range in 10-year pact
The federal government approved a decade long use of Suffield Alberta by British forces for tank and training exercises. Naturalists warn of ecological damage to North Americas largest prairie, while Alberta gains economic boosts with $2 million in construction and $1 million yearly payroll.
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Peter Calamas
Southam
Ottawa
Prairies
Canada
Suffield
Alta
Fe Suffield
Alberta
Defence Department
North Battleford
Sask
United States
Britain and Canada renew Suffield training ties in Canada
The United Kingdom and Canada announce a new ten year training accord at Suffield Alberta. From May to November each year 600 to 1,000 British troops will be airlifted to the base to train across the prairie. live rounds will be fired from Chieftain tanks and armored vehicles.
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Alberta
Poisoning cases rise in Bertha army worm spray
At least 12 people in Alberta and Saskatchewan are injured in efforts to halt Bertha army worms that threaten rapeseed crops. Ten people, six in Saskatchewan, seek hospital care after exposure to Lamnate, with a Regina pilot and son also hurt when their spray plane hit a power line.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Texas
Regina
Lloyd Johnson
Melfort
Sask
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Agriculture Departments
C. A. R. Dennis
The
Health Department
Occupational Health Branch
Ulster death toll rises as street war goes on
Belfast battles between British troops and Irish militants continue with 20 dead since Monday and over 100 wounded. Reinforcements arrive including Royal Marines as clashes persist in the Ulster capital amid food shortages and curfews.
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Ulster
Belfast
Londonderry
Royal Marine
Campbell predicts renewed violence in Gastown riot
Vancouver Mayor Tom Campbell warned in a CBC interview that another protest near Gastown could erupt into rioting like last weekend. He blamed police provocation, a view disputed by eyewitnesses and two aldermen who said the initial demonstration remained peaceful until riot police moved in. City council had separately voted to seek an investigation by the Attorney General, with Campbell preferring a police commission probe and a broader inquiry only if warranted.
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Vancouver
Tom Campbell
Gastown
CBC
Campbell
Leslie Peterson
Police Commission
Strom Blames Federal Policy On Alberta Unemployment
Premier Harry Strom argues Alberta’s unemployment cannot fall unless Ottawa changes its economic strategy. He cites federal tax changes as dissuading investment and increasing joblessness while campaigning for the Aug. 30 provincial election.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Harry Strom
Social Credit
IATA votes on new North Atlantic fares package
The International Air Transport Association unveiled a lower fare schedule for 1972 73 with plans awaiting unanimous airline approval. Key rates include youth fares 195 return New York London 183 Montreal London off season, advance purchase and group inclusive tours, aiming to recapture business from charters. Current rates NY London 220 and Montreal London 208 off season.
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Montreal
International Air Transport Association
North Atlantic
Reynolds
Atlantic
IATA
Trade Association
New York
London
Montreal-London
Five Arab guerrillas killed in Gaza and Sinai clashes
Israeli military command said five members of an Arab guerrilla network were killed in separate clashes in the occupied Gaza Strip and the Sinai Desert on Tuesday. The report follows longer fighting across the region as tensions remain high.
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Gaza
Gaza Strip
Sinai Desert
Pan American Games Hostage Incident Shocks Medical Hat
Lester Wong a Toronto chemist and fencing team member was held hostage in Cali Colombia after a fight over a Cuban flag at the Pan Am Games. He was released unhurt and the incident prompted officials from Canada the United States and Cuba to seek an apology.
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Cali
Colombia
Lester Wong
Sam Wong
Medicine Hat
Lester
Toronto
Canada
Wong
United States
U.S
Cuba
Sleeping sickness reported in B C
Four cases of equine sleeping sickness have been found in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys in Southern British Columbia my provincial veterinarians. Authorities urge vaccination with 1100 doses administered. The outbreak is the first since 1969 and is milder than Venezuelan strains. humans have not been infected.
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Kelowna, &.C
Okanagar
Similkameen
British Columbia
Abraham Kidd
Victoria
Venezuela
United States
Kidd
Forest fires rage in seven parks across Alberta and B C
The National and Historic Parks Branch reports critical fire conditions in seven mountain parks as hot dry weather keeps open flames banned outside designated campgrounds. Alberta sees new blazes near the Chaba River and Chaba, while B C reports closures at Glacier and Mount Revelstoke. Eleven fires remain out of control with Footner Lake district hardest hit.
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Calgary
Seven Mountain
Alberta
British Columbia
National and Historic Parks Branch
R. P. Malis
Jasper
Chaba River
Chaba
Whistler Mountain
B.C
Glacier
Mount Revelstoke
Beaver Valley
Bald Ridge
Beaver River
Wood Buffalo National Park
Alberta-North- West Territories
Amaskwi
Yoho
Mount Revelstoke Park
L. P. Gauthier
Bow River Forest Reserve
Alberta Forestry Service
Footner Lake
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Irish Republic
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Crumlin Road
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Mainstone
Strom
H. Don Reynolds
Iata Fares Conference
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