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Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute
Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta government is pausing the procurement policy it announced more than a month ago to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says...
Apr 17, 2025
Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver's airport after days of delays
RICHMOND - The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada's airports says traffic flow at Vancouver International Airport has resumed normal operations in time for Easter weekend travel. The ...
Apr 17, 2025
Presidents' Trophy-winning Jets to start off NHL playoff schedule
NEW YORK - The Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets will kick off the Canadian slate of NHL playoff games. The Jets open their first-round series against the St. Louis Blues at home on Saturday, w...
Apr 17, 2025
Supreme Court won't hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit
The Supreme Court of Canada says it won't hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a decision to have its former energy minister questioned in a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit.The $...
Apr 17, 2025
An unknown number of people are being treated after a shooting at Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A shooting Thursday on the Florida State University campus sent an unknown number of people to a nearby hospital, a medical center spokesperson said. Tallahassee Memorial Heal...
Apr 17, 2025
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he was denied entry to prison where Kilman Abrego Garcia is held
SAN SALVADOR (AP) - Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he was denied entry into the El Salvador prison where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being held. Van Hollen is in El Salvador to push for Abrego Garcia...
Apr 17, 2025
Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least three people
MILAN (AP) - A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples crashed Thursday after the cable snapped, killing at least three people and injuring one. One person was missing, officials said. Italy's alp...
Apr 17, 2025
Municipal politician from Gaspé Peninsula facing sex-crime charges
A municipal politician from a small town in Quebec's Gasp Peninsula is facing sex-related charges. Bruno-Pierre Godbout, a councillor in the community of Chandler, was charged this week with sexual as...
Apr 17, 2025
Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to six-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Neal Pionk to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$7 million per year and begi...
Apr 17, 2025
Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: April 17-20
The long weekend has arrived. It will be sunny all weekend in Medicine Hat, according to the Environment Canada forecast. Friday will reach a peak of 13 C, Saturday will be the warmest day at 20 C and...
Apr 17, 2025