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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 09, 2006
Page
1
Sunday brings a high of 14 with a low near 6 and a chance of showers, followed by Monday turning sunny with a high of 26 and a low of 19. Menacing showers fade as clear skies return, shaping a brisk early week outlook.
President George W. Bush laughs as he names catching a 3.4 kilogram largemouth bass as his best moment in office in a Bild interview. He cites September 11, 2001, as his worst moment, noting the shock and gravity of the attacks.
RCMP responded to a backyard shotgun discharge in Burnaby after a very drunk 55 year old man fired at his nephews. He hid the weapon behind his couch and was taken into custody with charges pending as detectives investigate the prank gone wrong.
Adventurer and author Alan Hobson, a Mount Everest climber and cancer survivor, will discuss his climb back at Medicine Hat College Theatre on June 1 at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by the Medicine Hat Cancer Centre, Palliative Care Society, College, and Canadian Cancer Society. Admission is free.
A May edition correction states current residents in continuing care facilities at Brooks and Oyen may continue smoking outside their residences while new admissions in Medicine Hat cannot. New residents will receive nicotine supplements to ease the transition.
Curtis Sliwa announces Calgary chapter of Guardian Angels will begin patrolling in August with up to 24 volunteers eight hours weekly in rough neighbourhoods. Calgary police show interest while Edmonton and Toronto authorities reportedly dismiss the group. Calgary Mayor Bronconnier welcomes the effort amid concerns over downtown street issues.
Metis Nation of Alberta and Parks Canada reached an agreement for cultural heritage programs at Rocky Mountain House Historic Site. Region Three Council and Metis Local 845 will maintain the teepee site and Brierley day use area from Victoria Day to Labour Day weekends and educate visitors on Metis fur trade history and Rocky Mountain House posts.
Government announces an extra 1.25 million for Adult Basic Education upgrading expanding the program by 336 seats and bringing province wide participation to over 5,300. Nearly 14 million will fund the program this fiscal year as SIIT receives funding to deliver Adult Basic Education for the first time.
Canadian press reports Chuck Guite faced a rocky start while cross examining a key witness in his sponsorship fraud trial in Quebec Superior Court. The retired bureaucrat, known for contract knowledge, drew rebukes as he drifted into testimony and sought judge approval for questions.
Swiss diplomats in Tehran say they are pursuing access to U S citizens detained or seeking consular aid amid ongoing tensions. The embassy confirms coordination with Iranian authorities and U S officials to ensure due process and consular rights.
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