Immigrants Arrive From Scotland and Local News Note
May 4 reports four immigrants arriving from Scotland. Public school half-year attendance to March 31 exceeds seventy. Roundhouse fire precautions heightened. Dr. Zimmerman from Lethbridge visits Medicine Hat for a week. Coal shaft work halted for a week to require timber. Al Dexter born in Jacksonville Texas. his Honky Tonk Blues helped popularize the term honky tonk. Dexter died in 1984 and wrote Pistol Packin' Mama.
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Timeline of notable Canadian and world events in 1910s to 1999
The summary notes key milestones including the 1910 Royal Canadian Navy formation, 1957 Alan Freed Show debut and cancellation after race-related controversy, 1959 first Grammy Awards with Volare and Peter Gunn wins, the 1961 Freedom Riders start, a 1956 Northwest Territories referendum leading to Nunavut’s creation, and Nunavut’s 1999 establishment size relative to Alberta.
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Police report stolen trailer in Medicine Hat
The Medicine Hat Police Service says a Southland Commercial trailer with Alberta plate T27 676 was stolen from Prestige Window and Door Ltd. on 734-23 St between Monday and early Tuesday. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the police or CrimeStoppers.
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Two arrested after blue pickup stolen in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Police say two men were arrested after a blue pickup was stolen at 3:11 a.m. Tuesday. The truck was found at a Carry Drive 7-11 with two men. the driver was arrested at the store, the passenger fled but was later captured after a foot chase. The truck was recovered undamaged. Names withheld. both men in custody awaiting bail. The driver faces an impaired charge.
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Collision sends one to hospital near Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat police are investigating a motor vehicle collision on Box Springs Road two kilometres north of the Canadian Fertilizers plant. A Harley Davidson motorcycle left the roadway after colliding with a parked vehicle, ending in the ditch. The rider suffered head trauma and was taken to Medicine Hat hospital. injuries’ extent was not yet known.
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Queen Elizabeth II Royal Walkabout Opens Alberta Centennial
Alberta invites residents to Edmonton for a royal walkabout and centennial celebration on May 24. The event features entertainment at 11 a.m. on the bandshell, cookies from Scouts and Guides, face painting, and a 12:25 p.m. walkabout exit from the Legislature. The Vimy Ridge Band and others join the Queen with a 1 p.m. centennial concert by Adam Gregory.
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Canada Post Literacy Awards seek volunteers nationwide
Nominations are open for the 2005 Canada Post Literacy Awards recognizing volunteers who teach reading. Former Olympian Greg Joy serves as a judge. Since 1993 the program honors up to 45 individuals and organizations across four categories: individual achievement educator community leadership and business leader.
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Stray bullet may be from police gun
A stray bullet from a firing range pierced a Lethbridge home and may have come from police firearms during mandatory qualifications. The homeowner heard a window shatter shortly after 10 am Tuesday, a bullet hole appeared, and police ordered nearby schoolchildren indoors for safety during the investigation.
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Jeff Cove
Winnipeg voters to decide renaming Wayonta school for Terry Fox
River East Transcona trustees unanimously vote to let residents of the Transcona area approve renaming Wayonta Elementary School in honour of Terry Fox. Fox attended grades two and three at the school. The survey will be sent to the local area.
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Pope Benedict meets Italy's president in first formal audience
Pope Benedict XVI held a roughly 30 minute audience with Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi in the papal library of the Apostolic Palace. The Swiss Guards stood at attention as Ciampi entered, marking the first formal head of state audience for the pontiff.
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