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Sewer work to begin next week in Parkview
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat's long-term sewer management strategy will move into a new phase next week. Work will begin on June 8 to install a new sanitary sewer trunkline in the Parkv...
Jun 03, 2020
Horgan calls for national anti-racism program; will pitch idea to PM, premiers
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan says he will push for a national anti-racism program this week during a conference call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his fellow premiers. Horgan says...
Jun 03, 2020
Supply of bicycles diminishes as interest in sport soars due to health restrictions
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A half-dozen customers spent Wednesday morning outside Cyclepath's bicycle shop waiting for it to open."And this is a small crowd," said owner Greg Watson who says there has regular...
Jun 03, 2020
Hulking lineman Derek Dennis has experienced racism while playing in Canada
At six foot three and 345 pounds, Derek Dennis is an imposing figure. But he's not immune to feeling the wrath of racism. The hulking CFL free-agent offensive lineman says he's been challeng...
Jun 03, 2020
Fire services urging Hatters to stay off the river
A high flow rate has Medicine Hat Fire Services advising people to stay off the South Saskatchewan River with a number of dangers lurking near the waterbody.Deputy assistant fire chief Chad Eakins say...
Jun 03, 2020
Siakam: Moving from Cameroon to becoming a minority in the U.S. was a 'shock'
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam feels the suspicious eyes on him when he walks into upscale shops. The Toronto Raptors forward said in his 10 years since moving from Cameroon, he...
Jun 03, 2020
WATCH: Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update
Coming up at 3:30 p.m.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19.
Jun 03, 2020
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond's prominent Monument Avenue, a se...
Jun 03, 2020
Government addressing rise and harmful effects of smoking and vaping
EDMONTON - New provincial legislation aims to prevent and reduce the use of tobacco and vaping products, especially among youth, and help Albertans lead healthier, longer lives.Bill 19, the Tobacco an...
Jun 03, 2020
Black Lives Matter march in Brooks on Sunday
BROOKS, AB - A Black Lives Matter march will take place in Brooks on Sunday afternoon.The march will start at 1 p.m. at the Freson Bros. Grocery store on Fairview Avenue and will travel down Second St...
Jun 03, 2020