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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 2004
Page
2
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Calgary stock car racer Keri Wheeler, 44, of Standard Alberta died during an International Motor Contest Associates heat at Race City Motorsport Park while qualifying for a memorial race. The incident occurred in under six seconds after his car clipped another and hit a wall, with family watching in the stands. Racing was halted for the night but drag strip qualifying continued.
Vancouver CP Rich Coleman says MADD Canada's 2004 Progress Report gives British Columbia a barely passing grade and accuses the group of dragging its feet while BC advances tougher laws. MADD national president Louise Knox criticizes BC for inaction since 2003 and points to impaired driving as Canada's top crime. Coleman defends BC's plan including a tougher graduated licensing program and stricter penalties, noting ongoing discussions and upcoming legislation.
Monday features Ladies Auxiliary Robertson Memorial Branch 17 Legion meeting at 7 30 p m in Lancaster Room with reception for Meatcine Hat Cultural Alliance gala Mega Party headlined by Marc Vasey and a screening of Cuban Odyssey Spirits of Havana at Medicine Hat Public Library Info Dana 529 6189 or Lesley 529 3872 JazzFest runs June 23 24 25 26 27 with multiple venues City Hall Palm Pub Black Box Theatre Waldo s Earl s Vineyard and more including workshops and the Red River jigging presentation Multicultural Folk Arts Centre and Mignasin Society info 529 4807 527 4773 etc.
Medicine Hat police report 626 calls and 176 reports for June 11 to 17 2004. Major incident: a 70 year old man stabbed and a 29 year old assaulted. two suspects in custody facing charges including aggravated assault attempted murder and kidnapping. Counterfeit bills and travelers cheques detected at several locations. descriptions given for two likely suspects and a white male passer at Shoppers Drug Mart. Investigations ongoing.
Police describe a 36 year old female victim who accepted a ride, was forced to a ditch and sexually assaulted. Suspect is 25-30, 5'10 to 6', thin, dark hair, clean shaven, driving a white mid sized car. A Ford Aerostar van seen at the scene may also be relevant. Up to $2000 reward for information leading to arrest. Call 27TIPS or toll free 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers note anonymity.
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