Friday, July 04, 2008

Notice

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)



Public events for July 5, 2008

July 4, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Saturday, July 5th are:

10:20 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper tours the Baitun Nur Mosque in Calgary.

4354-54th Avenue N.E.
Calgary, AB

*Open to media*
*Photo Opportunity Only*

Note: Media must be on site before 9:45 a.m. and will have to show valid identification to receive accreditation. For more information on accreditation, please contact Jeremy Hunt at 613-797-7054.

11:00 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivers brief remarks at the opening ceremony of the Baitun Nur Mosque.

*Open to media*
*Photo Opportunity Only*

11:30 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper departs for the G8 summit in Hokkaido, Japan.

Landmark Aviation
Calgary International Airport
1441 Aviation Park NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 8M7

*Open to media*
*Photo opportunity only*

Note: Media must be in place no later than 10:30 a.m.
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News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)



PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS UNVEILING OF MEMORIAL FOR FALLEN RCMP OFFICERS

July 4, 2008
Mayerthorpe, Alberta

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today attended the Official Opening and Statue Unveiling of the Fallen Four Memorial Park, a tribute to the four RCMP officers who were murdered at a nearby farm on March 3, 2005, in what was the worst single-day loss of life for the RCMP in its history.

"Constables Peter Schiemann, Anthony Gordon, Leo Johnston and Brock Myrol did not die in vain," Prime Minister Harper said. "They died in the line of duty, their duty to uphold the rule of law, that precious companion of democracy that protects free, civilized societies from violence, oppression and anarchy."

The unveiling was attended by family and friends of the fallen officers, representatives of the federal, provincial and local governments, and police officers from across the country. "This memorial park will be a place where family and friends of the fallen four can come to mourn their loved ones, a place where children can learn important lessons about duty and sacrifice, and a place where all of us can fortify our determination to fight against violent crime in Canada," said the Prime Minister.

"Today is a day to pay tribute to four heroes who gave their lives in the service of their fellow Canadians and a day to remember all those who have fallen in the line of police duty," Prime Minister Harper concluded. "But it's also a day to honour every officer from coast to coast who is continuing their work. We must never take them for granted, never forget their purpose, and never let them down."

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