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Vallas in runoff for Chicago mayor; opponent not yet decided
CHICAGO (AP) - Paul Vallas, the former schools CEO endorsed by the Chicago police union, advanced to a two-candidate runoff for Chicago mayor on Tuesday. His rival in a bid to unseat Mayor Lori Lightf...
Feb 28, 2023
Rangers acquire star winger Patrick Kane from Blackhawks
The New York Rangers acquired Patrick Kane in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, reuniting the star winger with former teammate Artemi Panarin and stamping themselves as a Stanley Cup con...
Feb 28, 2023
Fiery train crash, derailment in Greece hurts at least 60
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - A passenger train collided with an oncoming freight train in northern Greece early Wednesday, causing fires and leaving dozens injured, police and Fire Service officials sa...
Feb 28, 2023
'Beacon of hope': B.C. advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget
VICTORIA - British Columbia advocates are celebrating news the province is set to become the first in Canada to make prescription contraception free to all residents this spring, with $119 million ear...
Feb 28, 2023
Pregame: Broncos at Tigers
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Swift Current Broncos have had the better of the Medicine Hat Tigers so far this season. Every game has been close but the Tigers have still won just one of the five games.The T...
Feb 28, 2023
Highway 3 twinning one of few local mentions in Alberta budget
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The province's 2023 Budget is scarce on mentions for Medicine Hat or other communities in southeastern Alberta. The capital plan includes $75 million over three years for engineerin...
Feb 28, 2023
Deficits and government spending highlight the 2023 British Columbia budget
VICTORIA - Here are highlights of the 2023 British Columbia budget presented Tuesday. All costs are over three years, unless otherwise stated: $6.4 billion in new health spending, including $2.6 billi...
Feb 28, 2023
Medicine Hat Cubs look to take commanding 3-1 series lead
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Taking a two-game lead in a best-of-seven playoff series is something all teams look to do. The Medicine Hat Cubs have that opportunity in their next outing.The Cubs are currently u...
Feb 28, 2023
Education budget supports hiring of 3,000 staff
Alberta experienced one of its largest-ever population increases in 2022 and that resulted in more students in Alberta schools. The government is investing $8.8 billion for education operating expense...
Feb 28, 2023
Health care budget aims to tackle wait times and doctor shortage
The UCP says it is setting a new record for health-care spending this year by committing an additional $965 million in operating expenses.The money is meant to address urgent action that is needed in ...
Feb 28, 2023