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Canadian Trucking Alliance condemns protests by unvaccinated truckers
OTTAWA - A Canadian federation of provincial trucking groups is speaking out against planned protests by unvaccinated truckers opposed to a vaccine mandate for cross-border travel. The Canadian Trucki...
Jan 23, 2022
Mutinous soldiers take over Burkina Faso military barracks
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) - Mutinous soldiers seized control of a military base in Burkina Faso's capital Sunday, raising fears of a coup attempt in the West African nation as gunfire rang out fo...
Jan 23, 2022
Homestead market aims to provide space to local vendors
MEDICINE HAT,AB-- It all started off as an idea for couple Kristian and Kara Danroth. An idea that would see local vendors all under one roof, and the smells of strong espresso throughout. " We had se...
Jan 23, 2022
Canada flags unexplained illnesses for overseas staff to meet 'duty of care'
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign ministry has advised staff serving around the world to watch for mysterious illness symptoms following unexplained health incidents among diplomats in Cuba and U.S. personnel...
Jan 23, 2022
Authorities: 17 dead in nightclub fire in Cameroon's capital
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - A fire erupted at a popular nightclub in Yaounde, Cameroon's capital, setting off explosions and killing at least 17 people, government officials said Sunday. The tragedy come...
Jan 23, 2022
Authorities: 17 dead in nightclub fire in Cameroon's capital
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - A fire erupted at a popular nightclub in Yaounde, Cameroon's capital, setting off explosions and killing at least 17 people, government officials said Sunday. The tragedy come...
Jan 23, 2022
Esplanade exhibit highlights MHC artist success stories
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Artists Theresa Eisenbarth, Maureen Newton and Melissa Chinski all have one thing in common. They are all graduates of the Medicine Hat College's Art and Design Program. Eisenbarth ...
Jan 22, 2022
Wiesblatt's first career hat-trick helps Tigers rebound over Raiders
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - Even though he didn't get the chance to face-off against his older brother Saturday, it was still a night to remember for Oasiz Wiesblatt.The Medicine Hat Tigers' spark plug of a f...
Jan 22, 2022
NDP calls on government to give emergency one-off payment to desperate seniors
OTTAWA - New Democrats want the federal government to give the most cash-strapped seniors a one-off emergency payment to help them pay for basics, including food and rent.Rachel Blaney, the NDP's spok...
Jan 22, 2022
Eggert, Benecken win 6th World Cup luge doubles championship
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) - Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken are World Cup overall champions for the sixth time, getting that title back just in time for the Olympics. Eggert and Benecken won the se...
Jan 22, 2022