Arena Blaze Levels $174000 Venue In Overnight Fire
Fire at the Gardens arena consumed the building over about two hours. Otto Hoffman first spotted smoke and flames, prompting a rapid response by 18 firefighters. Despite efforts, the roof collapsed, wind fanned flames, and ammonia in the ice plant raised fears of further damage. No injuries were reported.
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Arena Gardens Burned Down After Late Hockey Game
Firefighters battled a blaze at Arena Gardens after a midget hockey game against Lethbridge. Caretaker John Zacher locked up as flames erupted, with Grant Skinny Hall severing the transformer to prevent further electrical damage. The incident caused a downtown power outage as crews contained the fire.
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Medicine Hat
Semi final forfeit by Blades as fire hits arena
Medicine Hat Blades concede the Alberta Senior Hockey League semi final to the Edmonton Monarchs after a Sunday fire destroyed half their home equipment. The Monarchs lead 3-1 in the best of seven series. Nearby clubs including the McMillan Wheelers face equipment losses and cancelled finals.
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Lethbridge Warriors
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Black’s Sports Centre
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Arena Gardens
City Council Plans Arena Replacement After Fire
Mayor Harry Weiner called a special City Council meeting to map the future of Arena Gardens after Sunday's early morning fire leveled the venue. A target to have a new arena ready by fall is discussed, with potential dates in October or November and possible bylaw and Edmonton approvals.
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Weiner
Arena Insurance Reassessed Cuts City Coverage
City of Edmonton lowers arena protection after re assessment to 75 percent of replacement value. New policy caps claim at 140000 for structure and 3000 for contents. Previous insured value was 300000 deemed unrealistic. June tender expected. site plans debated. civic vote possible if 5 percent of ratepayers sign petition.
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Arena Gardens
Ellis
Youth Wounded in Schoolyard Shooting Incident
Police say a local youth was shot in the stomach by an apparent rifle shot last night. Three youths, all believed juveniles, were involved and the case is under investigation. Police Chief Sam Drader called it an unfortunate incident. No names released.
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Skating Club Hopes to Salvage Carnival After Fire Losses
Medicine Hat Figure Skating Club faces hardship after Arena Gardens fire. The loss includes a public address system valued over $500 and concession supplies. No props or costumes were lost, but advance ticket revenue is gone and ice is unusable.
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