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Canadians exempt from new U.S. visa rules, immigration lawyers' group says
OTTAWA - A group representing thousands of American immigration lawyers says the U.S. government has told it that new restrictions on work visas there don't apply to Canadians. A "practice alert"...
Jun 24, 2020
'It's been tough,': Royal Canadian Legions take big financial hit amid COVID-19
MEDICINE HAT, AB- Ask 100-year-old World War II Veteran Roy Gale about one of his favorite things to do in the day, and coffee with friends at the Robertson Memorial Branch #17 in Medicine Hat will li...
Jun 24, 2020
Spike in pathway closures due to erosion an anomaly according to City
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Pathway systems in Medicine Hat have taken quite the beating over the last few weeks, as heavy rainfall has closed some paths to the public.In just a matter of days, the City of Med...
Jun 24, 2020
B.C. allows more openings, but 'we are not leaving COVID-19 behind,' Horgan
VICTORIA - British Columbia is further easing restrictions that are in place because of COVID-19, allowing hotels, motels, spas, resorts, hostels and RV parks to resume operating. Premier John Ho...
Jun 24, 2020
California voters to decide fate of affirmative action ban
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's 1996 ban on affirmative action policies will be tested at ballot box in November as voters will decide whether governments and public colleges and universities can co...
Jun 24, 2020
Thunderbuck in the Badlands to be back in September
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Thunderbuck in the Badlands will return to Medicine Hat this fall.Professional bull riders will hang on for as long as they can on the Canalta Centre dirt on Sept. 26.Thunderbuck in...
Jun 24, 2020
Can't travel? City has plenty of options to offer
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With travel restrictions curtailing the ability of Hatters to visit far-flung locales, some are taking advantage of this city's hot, dry weather and long summer days.Whether it's a ...
Jun 24, 2020
Severe thunderstorm warning for County of Forty Mile
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Portions of the County of Forty Mile are under a severe thunderstorm warning as of 4:05 p.m.Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing...
Jun 24, 2020
Twins with a twist born in Victoria after mom has many miscarriages
VICTORIA - Margo and Ian Sheldon tried to have a baby for six years, enduring the pain of multiple miscarriages and a full-term still birth. Last week, four days apart, their two babies arrived. The n...
Jun 24, 2020
Government proposing new rules on election campaign financing
The Alberta government wants to level the playing field for municipal elections.Bill 29, the Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, includes a suite of proposed changes to campaign finances.Those i...
Jun 24, 2020