Assembly opens Lower Canada session and wild year in history
On January 24 1797 the first session of the Assembly of Lower Canada began. The record highlights include Alaska Canada boundary settlement 1903 with American gains causing Canadian uproar, Elvis Teddy Bear 1957, Churchill’s 1940 wartime prime ministership and iconic beaches speech, Ben Johnson 1988 AP athlete of the year before Seoul doping, 1992 New Kids on the Block lip synching suit and Titanic soundtrack chart peak, and Sgt Pepper named top album in a British survey.
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Ben Johnson
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Robbie Burns Night Dinner at St Johns Presbyterian Church
Robbie Burns is celebrated as a kindly poet of the 1700s and his memory honoured through poetry turned into music. The annual Scottish Night dinner was held this Saturday evening at St. John’s Presbyterian Church.
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Robbie Burns
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase Draws Hundreds of Brides
The Callaghan Inn hosted a packed bridal showcase with 105 bride registries and many walk-in guests. Sponsors collaborated to present the event on a Sunday afternoon, highlighting a successful turnout for prospective brides.
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Callaghan Inn
Smoking ban trend spurs raids in Saskatchewan bars
In Saskatchewan police conduct drug-style raids on bars that continue to serve tobacco despite laws. In Quebec the trend toward banning smoking in bars and restaurants is described as an unstoppable global movement.
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Edmonton
Quebec
Saskatchewan
War game flags bio-terror threat amid global attacks
A simulated attack using a smallpox virus on a dozen sites worldwide shows Canada and other nations ill prepared to counter bio-terrorism. The simulation featured a woman who played prime minister outlining gaps in response and coordination.
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Canada
Human pin cushion record event captivates crowd
Brent Moffatt a 36 year old nicknamed the Human Pincushion underwent surgery Saturday not for health issues. He awaited being pierced with 1000 needles and 1000 rings across his body in a sterile room amid spectators.
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Brent Moffatt
Palestinians Near Peace as Leaders Seek Truce
Palestinian leader says progress toward a ceasefire with militants. Israel pledges to halt fire if calm holds, signaling a step toward ending more than four years of bloodshed between Palestinians and Israelis.
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Israel
Ukraine's new leader sworn in amid orange cheers
Viktor Yushchenko took office before a large crowd in Kyiv pledging a new course for Ukraine focused on ending corruption and cronyism and pursuing European Union integration.
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Viktor Yushchenko
European Union
Tigers forward Clarke MacArthur Vacates Control in Arena Loss
Medicine Hat split the home and home series with Swift Current after a 4-2 defeat at the Arena on Saturday night. Clarke MacArthur pressured a loose puck as Broncos goalie Kyle Moir moved to cover the net.
Brooks Council Maps 2005 Priorities for Safety Growth
Brooks mayor Don Weisbeck says staff retention tops the 2005 priorities to make the town safer and more economically and culturally diverse. The council also eyeing a new arena while addressing a chronic turnover including a vacant building inspector position, with internal training proposed to fill roles.
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Don Weisbeck
Canada
Nadari Captures Canadian Amateur Heavyweight Title
Local boxer Gino Nadari won the Canadian Amateur National Boxing Championships heavyweight title in St. Hawkinthe Quebec, defeating Wayne John of Quebec in his third bid for the crown.
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Gino Nadari
Nadari
Wayne John
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Barker Waiting to Get Back to Tigers Line
Medicine Hat Tigers defenseman Cam Barker remains sidelined with mononucleosis. At 18, he awaits medical clearance to return to hockey after illness.
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Cam Barker
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Cooking up an allergy cure in a peanut free home
Sheila Smith long suspected her six year old daughter Rebecca was allergic to peanuts. Rebecca broke out in hives after eating peanut butter and jelly and even touched peanut crumbs. The Smiths changed their lifestyle by informing chefs before meals and banning all peanut products at home.
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Rebecca
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