Canadian Militia Replaces Garrison in Canada
On September 30 Britain’s garrison troops across Canada were recalled and to be replaced by Canadian militia. A small bridge fire delayed No 2 train for hours, stopped by Owen Saunderson in Medicine Hat who alerted the crew. Johnny Mathis born in San Francisco. Opry televised by WSM since 1925. Lennon and McCartney on Frost show advocating transcendental meditation.
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Owen Saunderson
Medicine Hat
Johnny Mathis
San Francisco
Mathis
U.S
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
David Frost
Police stop limousine at JFK as Houston and Brown tour
In 1993 nine gun-waving officers stopped a limousine carrying Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown at Kennedy International Airport. Port Authority leaders later apologized for the incident. Pauline Julien dies in Montreal at 70 after a long illness. Russian government approves the Kyoto climate accord for domestic ratification to bring it into force.
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Bobby Brown
Kennedy International Airport
New York-New Jersey
Port Authority
Quebec
Pauline Julien
Montreal
Julien
Gilles Vigneault
Claude Gauthier
Michel Tremblay
Fall Great West Home Expo Opens in Cypress Centre
Medicine Hat News reports the Fall Great West Home Expo and Leisure Show runs at Cypress Centre this weekend. Gates open noon to 9 p.m. today with $5 adults $3 seniors and free for under 12. Ben Green from Holmes on Homes attends. Blue will host sing along for children.
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Ben Green
Holmes
Blue
Collision on Second Street West involves two vehicles
Brooks RCMP and fire EMS crews responded to a two vehicle collision on Second Street West. A southbound vehicle turning left onto Fairview Avenue cut in front of a northbound vehicle. Both cars suffered substantial damage but no injuries reported.
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Fairview Avenue
World Teachers Day celebrates 11 years in Alberta
October 5 marks World Teachers Day 11th anniversary with UNESCO origins in 1994. Alberta teachers celebrate with ATA produced education stories by Alberta writers and staff highlighting teacher contributions and priorities.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Unesco
Taiwan
Alberta Teachers’ Association
ATA
Alberta woman missing near Gleichen prompts RCMP search
Alberta RCMP and Gleichen detachments hunt for 19 year old Ellen Kelly Wolfley missing since Friday from her Siksika Nation family home southeast of Calgary. A helicopter and tracking dogs assist, with four Calgary General Investigations Section members aiding. Officials say no foul play indicated at this time.
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Alberta
Ellen Kelly Wolfley
Siksika Nation
Calgary
Gleichen
RCMP
Don Rogers
Rcmp General Investigations Section
Rogers
Mossbank names road for fallen Snowbird pilot Miles Selby
A Mossbank road is named in honor of Snowbirds pilot Capt. Miles Selby of Delta B C who died in a crash while practicing with Capt. Chuck Mailett near Mossbank. Reeve Harold Ray says the road name was suggested by a local student at the school.
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Sask
Snowbirds
Miles Selby
Delta
B.C
Chuck Mailett
Reeve Harold Ray
Lake Johnstone
Selby Road
CAA urges national highway plan for Canada roads
The Canadian Automobile Association demands a federal national highway plan citing deteriorating roads and the need for consistent standards. CAA president David Flewelling says roads are a critical investment in safety and productivity, not a discretionary expense. The group releases a guide Warning Signs urging the government to treat roads as an investment and to set funding priorities.
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Canadian Automobile Association
Canada
CAA
David Flewelling
Dingwall Poised to Receive Government Severance
David Dingwall is set to receive a severance package after resigning as head of the Royal Canadian Mint amid spending and lobbying allegations. The government weighs a one time settlement with Revenue Minister John McCallum noting it as standard procedure while opposition condemns the potential deal.
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Ottawa
David Dingwall
Royal Canadian Mint
John McCallum
Times reporter agrees to testify in CIA officer case
Judith Miller of the New York Times was released after nearly three months in detention and agreed to testify before a grand jury in the probe into the disclosure of a covert CIA officer identity. She said she was released from confidentiality promises. In Jerusalem, two Palestinian militants were killed in Balata refugee camp during an Israeli raid, with several injured and others arrested.
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New York Times
Judith Miller
Miller
Alexandria
Patrick Fitzgerald
Jerusalem
Balata
West Bank
Nablus
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Angels Shortstop Cabrera Leaps Over Kendall in Dirt Play
In a brisk baseball moment, Orlando Cabrera of the Los Angeles Angels vaults past Oakland Athletics catcher Jason Kendall after a defensive play near the dirt. The sequence showcased Cabrera’s agility as fans witnessed a notable fielding display.
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Orlando Cabrera
Oakland Athletics
Jason Kendall
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