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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 2016
Page
1
Medicine Hat reports crowds at the Alberta Winter Games exceeding initial projections. Games chair Ron Webb says turnout at events is high with Saturday opening ceremony pegged at about 6,000 attendees and ongoing venues showing strong spectator interest. He cites cultural initiatives alongside the games as a key factor in strong attendance.
Jacob Rahn of Edmonton and Chelsey Whitney of Fairview compete in mixed doubles curling for Zone 6 and 8, reaching the Medicine Hat gold medal match after an undefeated round robin. They credit communication and chemistry, with coach Mark Pouliot noting their early pairing success.
Biathon competitors endure a weather altered schedule as half the event is replaced. A young athlete in boxing earns a silver medal after a late start. A Lethbridge 13 year old showcases talent in volleyball despite disability. Figure skating participant faced an injury setback and adjustment.
Phoenix native dominates snowboarding earning two golds at the Alberta Winter Games in Hidden Valley. Cross country coverage highlights Zone 2 11 year olds with medals. hockey finals set. squash zone 1 mixed team chasing bronze. boxing 14 year old from Olds wins on Monday. photos recap Alberta Winter Games events.
Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett states the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women is far higher than 1,200 as Ottawa moves toward a public inquiry. She notes survivor families guide the process and a commissioner-led inquiry will determine roles, cold cases, and survivor considerations.
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