Tuesday, April 21, 2009

History Happening today April 21 from Ernestena

Here is our history happening today:

*Red River is flooding in southern MB in the Winnipeg area.
* The river crested it's banks on Friday, if it rains as forecasted, there will be a 2nd crest this week.
* 2000 people have been evacuated from their homes. Accommodations and financial assistance is being provided by the provincial and federal government.
*Elderly couple was lost when trying to drive over flooded roads.
* Other rivers such as the Assiniboine River are starting to flood.
* Grand Forks is also experiencing flooding.
* Brandon played hockey in Grand Forks on the weekend. Touph competition played in the Ralph Inglestead Arena.
*Joe Sakie was in attendance to watch his son play.
* West man Wild Cats played in Calgary at the Nationals on Sun, They won, Megan scored the first goal.
* Wheat Kings have 2 games to the Calgary Hitman (1 of 7).
* Hijacked Canadian plane in Jamaica- 174 passengers and 2 crew released. 6 crew are being held hotsage.
* 2,000 year old mummey is being given a CT scan to learn more about it .
* West Fit Wild Cats destroyed at a game on Sun against the Bison.

Social Time Line( Rome and Greece) with 3 to 5 pictures is due Friday,we have been working on this in class.

1 comment:

EG7 said...

WOW IT must have been a very interesting trip. The sites must have been a real eye opener. The movie and the shopping were a bonus. A real success. Bye