Games notes and anecdotes

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The Symbolic Run which was to take place during 21 days, starting from Edmonton, Alta. and ending in Prince Albert, Sask., was shortened to a 14-hour event from Saskatoon, 150 kilometres south of Prince Albert. Ten runners took part...Box lacrosse was dropped from the games because only two teams entered. Organizers will recommended that future games offer field lacrosse instead, as box lacrosse is not played in the east...Sympathies were expressed to three athletes who had to leave the games due to deaths in the family. Two stricken athletes were from Alberta, and the third from Washington....Annie Halkett, 16, was crowned Miss North American Indigenous Games Princess. She is from Montreal Lake, approximately 100 km north of the city. During the games closing ceremonies, Halkett was presented with a huge thank-you card signed by more than 1,000 athletes, sponsors and merchants. The card was made by artist Dennie Ironbow, of Edmonton, Alta....Bamidji, Minnesota will be the sight of the next games in July 1995.