Wednesday Weather Forecast and Cloudy Intervals
Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers. Forecast indicates a high near 25 with light winds and variable skies through the day. Weather text notes a mixed cloud cover and possible shower activity at peak heating.
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Laura Secord Warned British Before Beaver Dams Ambush
On June 24 1813 Native and British troops repelled an invading American force at Beaver Dams in Ontario. Laura Secord overheard soldiers planning the attack two days earlier and walked 30 kilometres from Queenston to Beaver Dams to warn the British. Mr Jennings, teacher at the
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Blood Reserve Man Drowned Near Mission House River
A man whose name is unknown and a member of the Blood Reserve drowned in a river beside the Mission House on Sunday. Rev. McLean could not confirm if the bodies were recovered, reflecting a tragic incident with uncertain immediate details.
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River flood advisory downgraded to high streamflow advisory
Alberta Environment downgraded the South Saskatchewan River including Medicine Hat from Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory on Thursday. Environment Canada had Medicine Hat under a severe thunderstorm watch briefly Thursday evening, then ended it. Prime Minister Paul Martin planned tours of Calgary High River and Okotoks affected by flooding as Premier Klein urged Ottawa to provide aid. Authorities estimate province wide damage around 200 million dollars.
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Alberta Public Works Association aids flood victims
The Alberta chapter of the Canadian Public Works Association organized staff and equipment donations to assist flood-stricken communities in central and southern Alberta. President Peter Enslen said efforts help share resources to reduce damage while limiting future floods.
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JazzFest schedule and venues for Friday June 24
The 2005 JazzFest features Swarm plus Eric Allison Dixieland Band on Third Street starting at noon with free admission. CHAZZ performs at Riverside bandshell at noon. French and Simao play Vineyard Restaurant 5 8 p.m. with advance and door prices. Shannon Gaye at Earls 5 8 p.m. pricing. Bryan Cohan at Black Box Theatre 7 30 p.m. admission. Nordic Connect with Christine Jensen 10 30 p.m. at Black Box Theatre $18. Soul Farmer at Waldo's 11 p.m. free.
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Water Pusher Clears Kitsap Tennis Court After Rain
AP photographer Ken Kidder pushes water off a Kitsap County Fairgrounds tennis court in Silverdale Washington after a rain shower to prepare for a game.
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Glastonbury Opens With Coldplay and White Stripes
Festivalgoers endure daytime heat as Glastonbury begins in Pilton England with about 125000 fans expected over three days Headline performances include Coldplay and the White Stripes.
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Grits Use Tactic to Pass Budget Amendments in Ottawa
In Ottawa, Paul Martin's Commons coalition used a seldom deployed rule to cut off debate on budget amendments. Conservatives raged as Bloc Quebecois members joined Liberals and NDP to move a swift vote on same sex marriage.
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Flooding Death Toll Tops Five Hundred Across China
Associated Press reports more than 500 people have died in floods and mudslides across China over two weeks, with 137 missing and 1.4 million evacuated. Official losses estimated at 2.5 billion dollars. Worst damage in the south.
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