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City not seeing effects yet, as prosecutor shortage puts 1,200 cases at risk in Alberta
MEDICINE HAT,AB- Victims of crime could be left feeling empty in Alberta. There are currently 47 unfilled vacancies for crown prosecutors, and the Alberta Crown Attorney's Association says that could ...
Nov 22, 2021
Canada's Christine Sinclair, Stephanie Labbe, Bev Priestman up for FIFA awards
Canada captain Christine Sinclair, goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe and coach Bev Priestman are up for The Best FIFA Football Awards. Sinclair, who led the Canadian women to Olympic gold in Tokyo, is one of...
Nov 22, 2021
Manitoba Opposition Leader Wab Kinew tests positive for COVID-19, says he's isolating
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Opposition Leader Wab Kinew says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating. In a social media post, Kinew says that he is double-vaccinated, his symptoms are mild, ...
Nov 22, 2021
Photojournalist released with conditions after arrest at pipeline dispute in B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A photojournalist was released by a B.C. Supreme Court judge on Monday, three days after she was arrested while covering the RCMP's enforcement of an injunction against pipeline ...
Nov 22, 2021
'Parade of storms' expected in B.C.: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning that more rainfall is expected in B.C. this week and it will likely affect areas that are still recovering from last week's floods. Warning preparednes...
Nov 22, 2021
MPs re-elect Liberal Anthony Rota to be House of Commons Speaker
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament have re-elected veteran Liberal Anthony Rota as Speaker of the House of Commons. His re-election Monday to a second term as Speaker was no surprise as he had been widely...
Nov 22, 2021
Province to donate surplus PPE to Alberta non-profits, private health providers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An array of organizations in Alberta can apply to receive free personal protective equipment (PPE) from the provincial government.The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) has be...
Nov 22, 2021
'It was a failure:' Receiver Bryan Burnham disappointed after Lions' dismal season
VANCOUVER - Bryan Burnham expected more out of the B.C. Lions this season. The all-star receiver had his sights set on the team making a post-season run and finally competing for a Grey Cup. While the...
Nov 22, 2021
Small increase in active COVID-19 cases over weekend in city and province
There are 70 active cases of COVID-19 in Medicine Hat on Monday.Medicine Hat has had 4,527 total cases - the 70 active, 4,379 recovered and there have been 78 deaths.There are 17 new cases in the city...
Nov 22, 2021
Altawana Drive pathway closed for winter
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Effective today the pathway along the south side of Altawana Drive NE is closed for the winter.The city says the narrowness of the pathway makes it impossible for it to be safely ma...
Nov 22, 2021