Happy Friday!
Misty Oakes submitted today’s featured photo, which highlights the icicles currenty hanging around Lang Creek. Brrrrr....
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On this day:
In 1937, a transcontinental air record was set by millionaire Howard Hughes in his monoplane. He flew from Los Angeles to New Jersey in seven hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds.
In 1966, Indira Gandhi became the first female prime minister of India. She was assassinated in 1984.
In 2013, cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted to doping prior to all seven of his Tour de France victories.
Today’s weather:
Rain is in the forecast for Friday, January 19, as is a high of five degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to three degrees in the evening. For the full 12-hour and seven-day qathet region weather forecast, go to our weather page.
In case you missed it…
RCMP issued a media release on Thursday, January 18, regarding a missing qathet region resident.
Meanwhile…
A winner was chosen for the Peak’s snow day creation contest. Check out who won and the photos that received honourable mention.
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