History and notable events flagged for March 9 in news slice
March 9 entries reflect historical milestones from 1541 to 2005 including de la Rocque obtaining authorization to found a Canadian colony, J. E. Brownlee opposing an eight hour day, UNICEF funding from Bangladesh concert proceeds, a Canada EU fishery dispute over turbot quotas, Juno Hall of Fame inductions, Notorious B I G’s 1997 murder, and a record abstention by Conservatives in 2005 during a Liberal budget vote.
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Jean-Francois de la Rocque Roberval
France
Canada
European Union
St. John's
House of Commons
Liberals
NDP
Man fined 800 for fraud charge in Medicine Hat
Adam Edward Richards, 19, of Medicine Hat, pleaded guilty in Medicine Hat Provincial Court to fraud under 5000 and unlawful use of a credit card. Crown prosecutor said he opened Panago Pizza in the morning and took about 2100 from the night float and used a stolen credit card for 853.23 on Aug 30.
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Adam Edward Richards
Medicine Hat
Stephanie Cleary
Richards
Panago Pizza
Cleary
Police seek teal Lebaron convertible stolen in Medicine Hat
The Medicine Hat Police Service reports a teal green Lebaron convertible was stolen from a lot at 730 6 Street SE between Monday and Tuesday. The car had no license plate. Police urge anyone with information to contact the service or Crime Stoppers.
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Medicine Hat Police Service
6 Street SE
Ag safety week kicks off in Saskatchewan 2006
Saskatchewan proclaims Agricultural Safety Week from March 8 to 14 in conjunction with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. The SSC notes about 12 to 15 fatal farm accidents annually and 12 to 15 farm injuries requiring hospitalization each month, urging risk awareness before work.
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Sn Kinderstey
Lethbridge
Cold Lake Sf
Woydminster
Cranbrook
Medicine Hat
Edmonton Sf
Missoula
Fort
Peace River A
Grands Prairie
Red Dear
Great Falls
Pe Regina
Invermere
St Fy
Min House
Jasper
Saskatoon
Kalspall
Alowna
Swift
Riscord
Mediaie
Jerday
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Safety Council
SSC
Pooch Puts on Show Amid Spring Melt in Fort McMurray
Koko the dog trotted about Timberlea with owner Beth Sanden on Wednesday as spring weather brought a brief melt in Fort McMurray Alberta. The scene captured a lighthearted moment with a playful canine and local resident during the seasonal change.
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Koko the Pooch
Timberlea
Beth Sanden
Fort McMurray
Alberta
Hythe woman given 18 month GST scam sentence
Leona Wagar of Hythe Alta was sentenced to 18 months conditional and fined 45000 after pleading guilty to two counts of filing false GST returns. An audit by the Canada Revenue Agency in 2003 found she could not verify a GST refund claim of 44832 for 2002 after alleging environmental consulting work.
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Grande Prairie
Alta
Hythe
Leona Wagar
Canada Revenue Agency
Wagar
Ontario to raise college tuition five percent per year
Students shouted shame as Ontario minister Chris Bentley announced a tuition hike ending a two year freeze. The plan comes amid a college teacher strike affecting over 150,000 students and leaving many without classes. College Student Alliance president Matt Jackson criticized paying more for uncertain education.
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Toronto
Ontario
Colleges and Universities
Chris Bentley
Camic
Matt Jackson
The
College Student Alliance
Dublin archdiocese reports 102 priests accused of abuse
The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Dublin says 102 priests, over 3.5 percent of clergy, are suspected of abusing at least 350 children since 1940. The finding precedes a government commission expected to probe abuse history and church handling across Ireland, amid years of scandals since 1994.
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Dublin
Ireland
Archdiocese of
Diarmuid Martin
Cheerleader Keeps Cheering From Gurney After Fall
Kristi Yamaoka, 18, said she feared her squad and team would be distracted after tumbling three metres onto her head and continuing to cheer from a gurney during the game. She appeared on NBC's Today show to address concerns about the incident.
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New York
Kristi Yamaoka
NBC
Today Show
Grade Level Achievement testing exceeds expectations in pilot
Local boards reviewed a new Grade Level Achievement test piloted in Prairie Rose and other districts starting May. The program aims for horizontal enrichment with differentiated instruction, maintaining detailed report cards and teacher collaboration, while delaying vertical grade advancement and expanding across grades 1-9 math and language arts this year and full adoption next year.
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Lethbridge
Prairie Rose
Lowell Leffler
Alberta Education
Leffler
Alberta Teachers Association
Alberta School Boards Association
GSA
Alberta Assessment Consortium
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J. E. Brownlee
Allen Klein
Unicef
George Harrison
Bangladesh
David Clayton-Thomas
John Kay
Steppenwolf
Denny Doherty
Mamas and Papas
Zal Yanovsky
the Lovin
Spoonful
Rock
Dominic Troiano
Ronnie Hawkins
Walt Grealis
the Notorious Big
Los Angeles
Christopher Wallace
Biggie Smalls
Tupac Shakur
Las Vegas
Wallace
Brooklyn
Shakur
Madic Yai
Praitia
Pouce River
Stave Lake
Unube
Rae Dear
E Caigery
Brobke
Medicina
Saskemon
Regina
Emma Bennett
Kin Coulee Park
Man
Medicine Hat News
Ag Farm
Mexico City
Mexico
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