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Will Biden's second state of the union mark a less protectionist approach to Canada?
WASHINGTON - A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians still see the United States as their country's closest ally, even in an age of isolationism and protectionist policies. The online survey by Le...
Feb 07, 2023

Frantic searching in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 4,000
ADANA, Turkey (AP) - Rescuers raced Tuesday to rescue survivors from the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck eastern Turkey...
Feb 06, 2023

Council seeks clarification around utility rate review
MEDICINE HAT, AB - City council is seeking further clarification on how the cost of electrical utility bills are determined in Medicine Hat.Council is looking into the current method on how rates are ...
Feb 06, 2023

Lafreniere scores in OT to lift Rangers over Flames 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) - Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:37 into overtime and Jaroslav Halak made 28 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Monday night. Lafreniere led a 2-on-1 rush and then ...
Feb 06, 2023

Bratt power-play OT goal gives Devils 5-4 win over Canucks
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jesper Bratt scored on a power play with 43 seconds left in overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Monday night after squandering a three-goal lead. J...
Feb 06, 2023

NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia
PHOENIX (AP) - Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA's board of governors approved his p...
Feb 06, 2023

Mendicino: foreign-agent registry would need equity lens, could be part of 'tool box'
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says a registry to track foreign agents operating in Canada can only be implemented in lockstep with diverse communities. "There is a historical context...
Feb 06, 2023

Medicine Hat College students celebrating "Black Resistance" theme
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Black History Month is a time to learn about the struggles and achievements of Black-Canadians.The Students Association from Medicine Hat College says this year, the college will be...
Feb 06, 2023

Walk-ins offered at Animal Medical Centre South
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A walk-in service for animals is now being offered to the community. Starting Feb. 2, your pet or animal can be treated at the Animal Medical Centre South without an appointment on ...
Feb 06, 2023

Milk River emergency department temporarily closed again
MILK RIVER, AB - The emergency department at the Milk River Health Centre is closing again, hours after reopening from its last temporary closure.Alberta Health Services says the department will be cl...
Feb 06, 2023