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Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger China
BEIJING - Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he ...
Oct 08, 2019
Duvall, Braves rally in 9th to beat Cards 3-1, lead NLDS 2-1
ST. LOUIS - Through injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment. When it arrived, they were ready. Swanson hit a tying double with t...
Oct 08, 2019
Where the party leaders are Wednesday
OTTAWA - The party leaders' scheduled public appearances on Wednesday, Oct. 9. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Markham, Ont. 8:30 a.m. - WinCo Food Mart, 3155 Hwy. 7 (remarks...
Oct 08, 2019
Indoor skateboard park location announced in time for winter season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Just as the snow began to fly in Medicine Hat, local skateboarders received some welcome news allowing them to continue the sport they love over the winter.The Medicine Hat Skateboa...
Oct 08, 2019 Photo courtesy of Ross Lavigne
Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' gets AFI Fest premiere
LOS ANGELES - Clint Eastwood's film "Richard Jewell" is having its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in November. The American Film Institute announced Tuesday that the film had been added...
Oct 08, 2019
Sharks bring back 40-year-old Patrick Marleau for 2nd stint
Patrick Marleau is returning to San Jose. General manager Doug Wilson announced Tuesday that the Sharks' all-time leader in games, goals and points is returning to his original team with a one-year, $...
Oct 08, 2019
Prairie Rose School Division reports increased enrolment compared to projections
DUNMORE, AB - Prairie Rose School Division is reporting a slight increase in the number of students enrolled at its schools this year, compared to earlier predictions.During its board meeting Tuesday ...
Oct 08, 2019 The Prairie Rose School Division meets Tuesday afternoon in Dunmore (Photo by Bob Schneider)
Local political scientist responds to leaders' debate
Medicine Hat, AB - While the debate may have helped some undecided voters across the county, that doesn't seem to be the case here in Medicine Hat.Jim Groom, a political science instructor with the Me...
Oct 08, 2019 (Photo from Canadian Press)
Police: 3 suspected of killing witness at Dallas cop's trial
DALLAS - Three Louisiana men are suspected in the killing of a witness who testified at the murder trial of a former Dallas police officer, authorities said Tuesday, cautioning that the killing had no...
Oct 08, 2019
Viewership up, but format questions remain for leaders' debates
OTTAWA - The viewership for Monday's leaders' debate was far higher than contests in the last election, despite complaints that the format favoured conflict over substance. Numbers provided by the med...
Oct 08, 2019