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Grocery store workers update how they're doing during the pandemic
REDCLIFF, AB - Frontline workers have had a busy few months working during the heat of the pandemic.Store Manager at Family Foods in Redcliff Sue MacInnis says it's been different with the new protoco...
Jun 08, 2020
Consultations aim to improve child care in the province
The Alberta government is seeking feedback on child care in the province.An online survey for parents, early childhood educators and operators will be launched June 15. The survey will be at alberta.c...
Jun 08, 2020
Flight Academy high school students take off on Monday
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Up, up, and away.It was a calm morning for the students of the South Alberta Flight Academy.The soon to be frequent flyers took off on Monday, some for the very first time.The Fligh...
Jun 08, 2020
RCMP burnout may be adding to Nunavut policing problems: territory's top cop
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The head of the RCMP in Nunavut says she's trying to find ways to bring police and Inuit together. But Chief Supt. Amanda Jones says officer burnout in small detachments with big so...
Jun 08, 2020
The Post thrift store announces new location
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Post will have a new location in the downtown core in the next few weeks.They announced today that they will be moving to the old Bargain Shop location on 450 3rd Street SE.Exec...
Jun 08, 2020
Update to taxi bylaw opens road for ride-sharing companies
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat is on the road to updating its taxi bylaw this summer.The outline of a proposed Vehicle for Hire bylaw was presented at the development and infrastructure committee mee...
Jun 08, 2020
New police task force to tackle regional property crime
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A new rural crime fighting unit has been launched, utilizing city police, RCMP and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) to tackle property crime in southeastern Alberta...
Jun 08, 2020
Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
HOUSTON - The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in his native Houston, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in A...
Jun 08, 2020
U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider
TORONTO - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie and the CFL have yet another issue to consider. U Sports, Canadian university sport's governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall nati...
Jun 08, 2020
Blue Jays to pick fifth overall in condensed five-round 2020 MLB draft
A most unusual 2020 MLB Draft will begin Wednesday with the Toronto Blue Jays set to pick from a rather noteworthy position. Trimmed to just five rounds from the usual 40 in a cost-cutting move due to...
Jun 08, 2020