Royal Princess Opens Legion Convention in Edmonton
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands officially opens the Royal Canadian Legion's 27th national convention in Edmonton drawing about 4000 godparents and veterans. She lauds Canada's wartime ties to Holland and praises Legion social work and youth responsibility. Major topics include national unity and aging Legion rejuvenation.
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Edmonton
Margriet
Netherlands
Royal Canadian Legion
Holland
Canada
Canadians
Legionnaires
Floris
Ottawa
Legion
National Unity
Legion Organization
Hell Drivers star Paul Riddell touring Canada to Alberta show
A Stampede Park crowd watches Cocoa the Clown in the Hell Drivers act as Paul Riddell reflects on 26 years of stunt driving and life on the road. He notes life on tour, possible career change, and stability after moving his business from Quebec to Lloydminster, Alberta.
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Stampede Park
Cocoa
Micheline Riddell
Quebec
Paul Riddell
Riddells
Lloydminster
Alberta
Rene Levesque
Parti Quebecois
Australia
Iraq
South Africa
Riddell
Castrol
Penticton
B.C
Micheline
Quebec City
Bill Omilara
Edmonton
Omilara
Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
Montana
Frank Webber
Dog Prince Returns Home After Four Years
The Wright family of Lac La Hache British Columbia recounts how their muddy dog Prince, missing four years, found their ranch again. Wilf Wright recognized the elder thinner dog as Prince when he approached, proving someone cared for him during his long separation.
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Lac LA Hache
B.C
Wright
Dianne Wright
Wilf
Prince
Jesuit Father Hennepin First Described Niagara Falls to Europeans
In 1682 Louis Hennepin a Jesuit priest published a sketch and description of Niagara Falls introducing the falls to Europeans. His account sparked European interest in visiting Canada to see the sight.
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Niagara Falls, Ont
Louis Hennepin
Niagara Falls
Hennepin
Canada
Orenda crew silent after 14 days at sea toward Hawaii
The brother of a crew member reports no radio contact with Vancouver since the Orenda sailed from Neah Bay 14 days ago. Geordie Tocher, navigator Gerhard Kiesel and Karin Lind were to keep daily radio contact as they sail to Oahu aboard the dugout canoe.
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Vancouver
Hawaii
Orenda
Neah Bay
Wash
Bob Tocher
Geordie
Gerhard Kiesel
Karin Lind
U.S. Coast Guard
Tocher
Oahu
Caution urged over roaming furnace cleaners Warned by Edmonton BBB
The Better Business Bureau in Edmonton warns homeowners about travel furnace cleaning outfits that make unannounced house calls to pressure residents into service. Bureau manager Agnes Deschamps cites recurring complaints each year at this time.
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Edmonton
Better Business Bureau
Alberta
Agnes Deschamps
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Redcliff Review
Redcliff Clothing
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Alta
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Winnipeg
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Canada Safeway Ltd
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Christophe
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ALCB
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Fort Frances, Ont
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