Runners prepare 350 mile charity relay from Edmonton to Medicine Hat
On a southeastern Alberta base 25 volunteers train for a grueling non stop relay to raise funds for the Mentally Retarded and Multiple Sclerosis Society and celebrate Medicine Hat's centennial. Major Andy Collis leads a 15 man team plus a spare with Warrant Officer Dan Kolesnik as the oldest member. The start is set for Wednesday June 8 at 9 am from the Parliament Building in Edmonton with Land Rovers and medical supplies in support vehicles.
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Alberta
Dan Kolesnik
Parliament
Edmonton
Marathon style run tests endurance of soldiers to Medicine Hat
Lieutenant Governor announces a three day endurance run with troops advancing from Camrose to Medicine Hat then torch ceremony at Athletic Park. Runners will cycle in one hour shifts aided by Land Rovers and may cover up to 30 miles. Training included long runs and intervals. injuries and terrain pose main risks.
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Camrose
Stettler
Drumheller
Bassano
Brooks
Soliers
Medicine Hat
Southview Mall
Athletic Park
Ted Grimm
Kolesnik
Koleskik
Tigers optimistic on two players for NHL draft
Tigers general manager Russ Farwell says Kevan Guy and Pedersen could be first five round picks and notes their strong upside. He notes Guy must grow more aggressive and faster, while Pedersen could be a sleeper who needs strength. Farwell also cautions about other Tigers prospects and the gamble beyond the first five rounds.
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Tigers
Russ Farwell
NHL
Calgary
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Edmonton
Guy
Pedersen
Farwell
Kevan
Islanders
Flyers
Steblyk
Brent
Nagurny
Shawn
Reid
Jay
Turner
Dan
Shmyrko
Gord
Ponoka
Blues fate hinges as NHL drafts loom in Purina dispute
The NHL advisory committee urged Ralston Purina to participate in the June 8 1983 entry draft to preserve its Blues assets. Purina had faced a rejected sale, a Missouri lawsuit seeking 20 million, and says it will operate or dispose of the team as the league desires. With the draft near, the Blues may lack a representative for selections.
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Ralston Purina
The
Blues
NHL
John Ziegler
St. Louis Blues
Saskatoon
Bill Hunter
Saskatchewan
League
Missouri
Board of Governors
Montreal
Peeters Leads NHL All Stars With Top Vote Total
Boston Bruins goalie Pete Peeters topped the ballot with 309 of 315 points to earn a first time berth on the NHL all star team. Joining him are Mark Howe Rod Langway and Wayne Gretzky Mark Messier and Mike Bossy round out the first team with players from Flyers Capitals Oilers Islanders.
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Montreal
Pete Peeters
Boston Bruins
National Hockey League
Mark Howe
Philadelphia Flyers
Rod Langway
Washington Capitals
Peeters
Mark Messier
Wayne Gretzky
Edmonton Oilers
New York Islanders
Mike Bossy
Bossy
Gretzky
Messier
Roland Melanson
NHL
Raymond Bourque
Bruins
Paul Coffey
Oilers
Michel Goulet
Quebec Nordiques
Denis Savard
Chicago Black Hawks
Lanny McDonald
Calgary Flames
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