02 Jul 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1997
Page
1
Hong Kong shed 156 years of British rule as dawn convoys established a 4,000 strong Chinese garrison in vacated barracks. Chinese leaders pledged autonomy and civil liberties while protests urged democracy and the release of prisoners. Most residents treated the transition as a holiday.
Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico erupts sending ash 12 km high and lava flows 450 metres. Puebla and Morelos declare red alerts while Mexico City airport closes and later downgrades to yellow. No injuries reported. evacuations planned for 15 communities near the 5480 metre peak.
The Medicine Hat Kin Coulee park hosted Canada Day festivities with clowns, crafts, food stands, and a muzzle loading demo by the Black Powder Club. Organizers estimate 5 000 to 8 000 attendees as police report a peaceful celebration reflecting Canadian multicultural pride.
Elizabeth urged all Canadians to recognize the nation’s precious unity and strength as a possible third Quebec referendum looms. The Queen spoke to tens of thousands from Parliament Hill and a national TV audience, urging commitment to keep Canada strong and diverse.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood visited 15 year old Brandon Crawford who has aplastic anemia after reading about him in the Medicine Hat News. Osgood signed a Detroit jersey for Crawford and promised to visit again for street hockey.
TORONTO CP A printer named George Vujic wins $10 million on Super 7 but blasts the lottery as a sham. He says he spent about $220 000 over 20 years and plans a Florida party with his wife Joanna and their children. He hopes to buy a house and share the winnings.
The Somalia inquiry wraps up after 183 days of hearings and 121 witnesses with a 2,000 page final report. It faces scrutiny over leadership flaws and potential immunity claims linked to the March 4 1993 shooting of Ahmed Aruush in Mogadishu.
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