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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 2003
Page
1
Oscar Lacombe aimed to become the first person charged under the new firearms legislation but his plan misfired. The story notes uncertainty about timing and potential charges as authorities assess the case.
A masked intruder doused a mother and daughter with flammable liquid and set their mobile home on fire Saturday. The incident is part of a series of bizarre tragedies tied to the Magrath family, according to ongoing reporting.
A B C Liberal spokesperson confirms support for Premier Gordon Campbell to remain in office despite a drunk driving charge. The comment frames the issue as a political matter rather than a personal conviction.
Maria de Jesus, a separated twin, is shown wearing a tiara before returning to Guatemala. The photograph appears with a note directing readers to story B12 for full details.
Hourly top headlines update through the Medicine Hat News home page via the Minute to Minute link guiding readers to current briefings and developments.
Marley Leger travels to Barksdale AFB with Marc Leger's family to observe Maj. Harry Schmidt and Maj. William Umbach face an Article 32 hearing over the April 18 225 kilogram laser guided bomb strike that killed four Canadian paratroopers and injured eight. The case hinges on whether the pilots violated protocol and acted recklessly and if it should proceed to a court martial. The defense argues evidence remains largely classified and access to witnesses was limited as they fight to reveal the truth. Leger expressed mixed views on jail time but said the pilots must be held accountable if found at fault.
During a Friday prayer service at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel two cars were broken into and purses and cash stolen. Police note a rash of similar thefts citywide, urging residents to hide valuables and avoid leaving them in vehicles. no charges yet.
A Jordanian couple hid notes in a cloth pouch on their German shepherd Big Joe to keep their relationship secret. The dog was killed when the brother seized a letter and attacked him during a quarrel. Neighbours urged the father to approve the marriage, and Big Joe was buried after the incident.
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