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Harper, Matz latest MLBers to contribute to virus relief
NEW YORK - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper and New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz are the latest baseball players to make donations to coronavirus relief efforts. Harper and his wife, Kay...
Apr 03, 2020

COVID-19 cases top 1,000 in Alberta, five more deaths announced
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced 107 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, sending the provincial total well over 1,000 to sit at 1,075. There are two new cases in the South Zone, the first case in ...
Apr 03, 2020

Wickens hopes iRace will be 1st step back on IndyCar journey
INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Wickens never gave up on his dreams. When his Formula One hopes fizzled, Wickens worked his way back through the ranks to compete in the IndyCar Series. When doctors told him he ...
Apr 03, 2020

WATCH: Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update
Coming up at 4:30 p.m.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19.
Apr 03, 2020

Sens offer use of CTC, other facilities to Ontario government amid pandemic
The Ottawa Senators have offered use of the Canadian Tire Centre, the building's nine adjacent parking lots, and three other community arenas affiliated with the team to the Ontari...
Apr 03, 2020

CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association to adopt the role of educators. As the threat of a shortened '20 CFL season increases daily because o...
Apr 03, 2020

Changes to council meeting
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The regular Medicine Hat City Council meeting will go ahead on Monday, but with a few changes.The "open meeting" will begin at 6:30 p.m. as usual, but will be closed to the public s...
Apr 03, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

GST credit payments to low-income earners to arrive one month earlier
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will deliver more aid to low-income Canadians through the GST credit a month sooner than planned. The government initially announced the mone...
Apr 03, 2020

Patients paying higher dispensing fees as pharmacists limit prescription amounts
OTTAWA - A new policy that has pharmacists restricting patients to a 30-day supply of their medications means some people are having to pay dispensing fees two or three times over. The policy was...
Apr 03, 2020

College offering free online course for employers, employees dealing with COVID-19 policies
MEDICINE HAT, AB - As local businesses deal with a multitude of issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Medicine Hat College is offering free online courses to help organizations deal with ris...
Apr 03, 2020