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Highway 41 and Highway 9 closed near Oyen
OYEN, AB- A winter storm bringing gusty winds and snow drifts has closed Highway 41 and Highway 9 near Oyen due to deteriorating road conditions. Hwy41 & Hwy9 in the Oyen area are CLOSED due to de...
Nov 08, 2020

Toronto FC falls short in bid for Supporters' Shield in regular-season finale
HARRISON, N.J. - Toronto FC's bid for the Supporters' Shield ended in disappointment Sunday as it lost its regular-season finale 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls and rival Philadelphia downed New England...
Nov 08, 2020

School canceled Monday for Prairie Rose School Division students
REDCLIFF, AB- A blustery winter storm bringing heavy snow, and poor visibility has resulted in a snow day tommorrow (Monday) for students at the Prairie Rose School Division." Based on current weather...
Nov 08, 2020

Canadian-based athletes weigh in on U.S. presidential race coming to a close
Several Canadian-based athletes took to social media over the weekend to weigh in on Joe Biden winning the presidency in the United States.Biden was declared the victor Saturday after wins in Pennsylv...
Nov 08, 2020

Approximately 30 vehicles involved in collision along Hwy 3 near Coalhurst
COALHURST, AB--- Numerous emergency vehicles are responding to a multi-vehicle accident along hwy. 3 involving approximately 30 vehicles, according to the Coalhurst Volunteer Fire Department.The multi...
Nov 08, 2020

Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victory
HOUSTON - Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama by closing with a 5-under 65 to win the Houston Open on Sunday, becoming the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour in 42 years. He&nb...
Nov 08, 2020

BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards
The South Korean pop group BTS won a leading four awards including best song for "Dynamite" and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday night, while Lady Gaga took the best artist prize. BTS ...
Nov 08, 2020

Ottawa welcomes Biden as ally in climate fight
OTTAWA - Federal cabinet ministers are welcoming Joe Biden's election as the next U.S. president as an opportunity to advance the fight against climate change. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson ...
Nov 08, 2020

Update: Man in custody following weapons complaint on Factory Street
Update: The MHPS say a 54-year-old man has been taken into custody without incident, follwing a weapons complaint offense earlier this afternoon in the 1100 block of Factory Street.The man faces a cha...
Nov 08, 2020

Westbound travel on Trans-Canada near Kin Coulee Dip not recommended:MHPS
Update: MHPS says the crash has cleared.--MEDICINE HAT, AB - As a winter storm continues to hit the city, the MHPS is asking drivers to avoid westbound travel on the Trans-Canada highway near the Kin ...
Nov 08, 2020