Synopsis: I’m sure most of you have heard about the letters they were sending back and forth in jail, on police statement paper, delivered by an officer making copies of them. I know some people are a little shocked about the jail house marriage proposal. But is it really that surprising?
The defense starts next week, that should be interesting.

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The letters courtesy of the Medicine Hat news:

Exhibit 64: The accused to Steinke
I love you with all my heart and no matter what happens please don’t forget that people are lying, including casey. I feel very alone stay strong God I can’t write what I feel but I love you eternaly Try to hope, there is only so much bonds of flesh can do to the soul. Kisses. (accused)

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Due to technical difficulties, we do not have video right now. possibly later.

Kacy Lancaster took the stand for most of the day, explaining her side of the story. Apparently Jeremy watched the movie Natural Born Killers, not once, but twice the night before the murders. (that movie is like 3 hours long)
More snorting cocaine and smoking pot before and after.

Here is a great line from the Herald article today:

“I wanted to go out with him until I found out he had a girlfriend,” said Lancaster, admitting she had a crush on 23-year-old Steinke, who was a high school dropout living in his mother’s mobile home.

These kids were real winners.

I am really excited about Canada Day this year. It looks like it is going to be a great event. Didn’t the guy on radio this morning say that it is going to be the best fireworks display this side of Toronto? I’m pumped.
The website for the Medicine Hat Canada Day.

Today’s press release:

CELEBRATE CANADA’S
140th BIRTHDAY SUNDAY
Canada Day in Kin Coulee Park July 1

Medicine Hat – There is plenty of free family fun in Kin Coulee Park this Sunday.

The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society hosts numerous attractions, events, displays and activities for the entire family this Sunday, July 1 at Kin Coulee Park starting at 7:30 a.m. with a free Lions Club Pancake Breakfast until 9:30 a.m. Entertainment at the pancake breakfast is provided by the Medicine Hat and District Live Music Club.

“Canada Day is a cornerstone event in Medicine Hat; it’s a major attraction for residents and visitors,” says Fred Paddock, Society Chair. “It takes hundreds of volunteers to make this one of the best events of summer.”

The official Opening Ceremonies happen at noon at the Bandshell. Master of Ceremonies Larry Godin will lead people in celebrating Canada’s 140th birthday with the singing of O’Canada and a Citizenship Court to welcome new Canadians.

Other activities happening throughout the park are:

• Ecumenical Service at the Bandshell from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

• Hayrides from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Displays and demonstrations featuring more than 15 exhibitors

• 13th annual Rhubarb Challenge

• Hobby Craft Market Place

• Birthday Cake Contest

• 50-50 tickets available at the information booths

The Canada Day Society and volunteers from Eagles Nest Ranch invite everyone out to the Kidz Zone in the circle at Kin Coulee where there will be clowns and games, balloons and refreshing water fights, not to mention hours of fun in Jump World with five Jump Castles this year. The first 1,000 kids in Kidz Zone receive free balloons.

Check out the live entertainment throughout the day. The Youth Stage, a partnership with Kingland Developments, runs from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and features performances by Ten Second Epic, The Evidence, and Seventh Rain. There is morning and afternoon entertainment at the Bandshell starting with the Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir at 11 a.m. and ending with the Drew Darley Band at 5:15 p.m.

- more -
Then pitch a lawn chair or blanket at 5:30 p.m. for the 9th Annual Sandfly Festival. The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society in partnership with MY96 and CHAT 94.5 presents:

• The Travezty (Taber) – 5:30 p.m.

• Cold Shot (Medicine Hat) – 7:30 p.m., and

• Econoline Crush (Vancouver/Seattle) – 9:30 p.m.

Cap off Canada’s birthday with the spectacular fireworks at 11 p.m.

It’s easy to get to the events. Free shuttle buses will be traveling to Kin Coulee Park via two routes:

• Route #1 - From Southview Mall, 13 Avenue Co-op, Medicine Hat College to Kin Coulee Park.

• Route #2 - From Crescent Heights High School, Arena, Downtown Transit Terminal, Division Avenue Safeway to Kin Coulee Park.

The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society proudly extends an invitation to all area residents to join them in celebrating Canada’s 140th birthday on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Kin Coulee Park.

For more information call the Canada Day office at 527-9242.

Synopsis:  Another young witness on the stand, this time with some damning, graphic evidence.  Also, the manager of the Nexopia website is going to take the stand.  That should be interesting.

Calgary Herald article 

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Synopsis: Jeremy’s friends testifies that he admitted to the murder shortly after.  thats about it.

Sherri’s article

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I’m sure most of you are wondering who this Econoline Crush band is that’s playing this Sunday at the Sandfly festival. I was a fan when they first hit the scene, and had a chance to see them at the Sadledome about 12 years ago when they opened up for….Kiss I think. I find it a bit surprising as a choice for the Sandfly fesitval as E.C. is a hard, industrial type band (They were often compared to Nine Inch Nails). Not the first group that comes to mind when I think “Family Oriented”. This was my favorite song off of Purge (their first EP, I still have the CD), and the one that really got me into them.

Language warning!!

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Synopsis: Three witness’s today that were friends of Jeremy, including one of the girls that where found in the truck. Sounds like they are going to try to pin everything on Jeremy, that is the defense strategy. Strange, since it was her idea. And great job to Chat for the excellent coverage today.

And according to Sherri’s article today, JR’s biggest concern when they got arrested, is that Jeremy would be charged with rape.
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Dean Lindstrom, a “rigger” from Calgary, who lives on Vancouver Island was a contestant on the final episode of the Price is Right”. When they called his name, Dean’s excitement got the best of him, and he tripped and fell down the aisle. See if he wins the car:

CBC Article

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As you may have heard last week, the online archives have officially been opened.  I am not sure why they choose to announce the opening now, as I have been browsing the website for a year.  Some of the old pictures are great, and a few are featured on our flickr feed.  It would be nice to have a “browse” function for the pictures, as right now you have to enter a description into the search field and hope for some results.

If you have some time, it is worth checking out, there’s some great history.

I don’t have video today.  Nothing to major from the trial yesterday, although the Judge did dismiss court until Monday due to “legal matters”.

Calgary Herald Article