Good Mornin!

4 years ago today we had a HUGE storm in Swift Current with some pretty strong wind ... 

Also, Travis Moen was home with the cup! ... (the real cup) 

Tuesday June 28th


Today in History

1922
A man who had claimed to be an investigator for the Saskatchewan Liquor Commission was tarred and feathered by an angry mob in Prince Albert, Sask. Several residents of the community had been charged with various liquor offences on information provided to the police by this individual. After the incident, it turned out that he was simply a member of the community using this means to retaliate against people with whom he had a dispute.

1968
Alberta Premier Ernest Manning officially opened Calgary's Husky Tower. The Tower reaches 182 metres (626 feet) into the air, and weighs 10,884 tonnes. It takes 63 seconds for the elevators to reach the top, and much longer to get there by climbing the staircase of 811 steps

1981
Terry Fox 1958-1981 dies at age 22; one-legged runner of Marathon of Hope loses battle to lung cancer in a Vancouver hospital; started marathon in St. John's, Newfoundland; stopped near Thunder Bay; raised $25 million to fight cancer; Flags across Canada lowered to half mast in his honour.
His mother, Betty, passed away last week at the age of 73.
More than $550 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research through the annual Terry Fox Run

1997
Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield II – Tyson is disqualified in the 3rd round for biting a piece off Holyfield's ear.

2008
The Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour approved the merger between Cypress Hills College and Prairie West Regional College today, with the combined institution to be known as Great Plains College.

2008
Epic storm in Swift Current with strong winds and hail. Photos above.

National news: ....A treasure trove of hundreds of new species may have been discovered in the Philippines, including a bizarre sea star that feeds exclusively on sunken driftwood and a deep-sea, shrimp-eating shark that swells up to scare off other predators.

Scientists braved leeches and a host of venomous creatures from the mountains to the sea to uncover more than 300 species that are likely new to science.




Birthdays

-25- Kellie Pickler born in Albemarle, North Carolina. After gaining national exposure on the FOX-TV show "American Idol," she finds immediate success in country with a gold debut album and a hit on her first single, "Red High Heels"

-45- John Cusack - American film actor and screenwriter. He has appeared in more than 50 films, including The Journey of Natty Gann, Say Anything..., Grosse Point Blank, The Thin Red Line, Stand By Me, Con Air, High Fidelity, Serendipity, and 2012.

-85- Mel Brooks - American film director, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, comedian, actor and producer.