Notable historical figures and events summarized
January 28 notes cover Alexander Mackenzie born in Scotland and Ellen Fairclough as Canada’s first female cabinet minister. Elvis’s first national TV appearance on Stage Show boosted Heartbreak Hotel sales. 1980 Tehran hostage escape by Canadian diplomats followed by honors. 1985 We Are the World recording and US charitable impact. Lord Hutton report on David Kelly affair criticizes BBC and defends Blair government.
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Elvis Presley
Tommy and
Jimmy Dorsey
CBS
Elvis
New York
Times Square
RCA Victor
Lord Hutton
Tony Blair
David Kelly
BBC
Water levels worry city officials over creeks
City officials voiced concern over rising creek levels due to recent warm weather. Disaster services director Garry Mauch noted thawing has caused brisk swollen flows in Seven Persons Creek and Ross Creek.
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Garry Mauch
Disaster Services
Seven Persons Creek
Ross Creek
Brooks Food Bank Highlights Ongoing Local Need
Brooks and area residents used the local food bank less last year than the year before but the service remains essential to assist those in need. The organization emphasizes continued demand and urges community awareness and support.
Gomery pushes for access to cabinet papers in sponsorship inquiry
Justice John Gomery demands wider access to secret cabinet papers and threatens court action. In a letter to Alex Himelfarb he states he must be the ultimate and independent arbiter of which documents are needed and should be made public.
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John Gomery
Alex Himelfarb
Privy Council
Civil Service
Gomery
Derailment Suspect Charged With Murder At Least 11 Dead
Juan Manuel Alvarez, 25, the man authorities say caused a chain reaction train derailment, faces multiple murder counts and potential death penalty. Alvarez left his SUV on a railway track after reconsidering a planned suicide, the district attorney said Thursday.
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Juan Manuel Alvarez
Safin Faces Federer In Australian Open Semi
Marat Safin, the fourth seed from Russia, extends for a backhand against Roger Federer, the top seed from Switzerland, in the Australian Open men’s singles semifinal at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne.
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Marat Safin
Russia
Roger Federer
Switzerland
Rod Laver
Melbourne Park
Melbourne
Australia
NHL labour talks wrap after four hours no further meetings
The NHL CBA discussions concluded Thursday night after a four hour session with no scheduled follow ups. No agreement or progress details were disclosed.
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NHL
Karl Karl Returns to NBA Passion Reignites
George Karl, long involved in basketball since seventh grade, returns to the NBA after nearly two years away, prompting a renewed appreciation for the game. An undated CBS publicity photo features Keri Russell in The Magic of Ordinary Days, a Hallmark Hall of Fame drama about World War II airing Sunday on CBS.
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George Karl
NBA
Karl
CBS Television
Keri Russell
CBS
Dick Clark Recovers At Home After Minor Stroke
American Bandstand icon Dick Clark, 75, is recuperating at his Malibu home after hospitalization of over seven weeks. He expressed gratitude for the many cards and letters he received following the stroke and return home on Wednesday.
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Dick Clark
Clark
Malibu
Fitness buffs seek safe winter workouts in cold weather
Health Canada weighs a ban on baby bath seats and rings linked to drownings since the 1980s. In the gym in cold months exercisers may cough and sneeze, but experts offer tips to avoid illness while continuing workouts.
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Health Canada
Canada
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Alexander Mackenzie
Scotland
Ellen Fairclough
Tehran
U.S
Iran
Ken Taylor
Taylor
We Are the World
Michael Jackson
Lionel
Wedasia
Lake
Atanbrook
Edmonton
Italy
Low
Lac la Biche
Medicine Hat Lloydminster
Peace River
Red Deer
Slave Lake
Swift Curent
Apple
Acer
Comco Systems
Southview Dr
Medicine Hat AB
Potomp
Nation
Spike TV
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
James Nesbitt
BBC America
Tommy Murphy
Nick
Adam
Preval
Grace Porter
Nedi
Strathcona Park
Soule
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