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Liberals withdraw bill's assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have withdrawn an amendment to their gun bill aimed at enshrining a definition of banned assault-style firearms, citing "legitimate concerns" about the need for more cons...
Feb 03, 2023
'Lasting legacy': longtime Medicine Hat educator and leader has passed away
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat Public School Division is mourning the loss of a longtime educator and leader in our community.Terry Riley taught with the public school division for more than 20 years...
Feb 03, 2023
Annual 'free speech reporting' to be required on Alberta's post-secondary schools
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a step that it says will strengthen free speech protections on college and university campuses.Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolai...
Feb 03, 2023
Widdowson back at University of Lethbridge despite massive protest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Controversial speaker Frances Widdowson made another appearance at the University of Lethbridge on Thursday despite a large protest against her views on Wednesday night.The former Roy...
Feb 03, 2023
Milk River Health Centre emergency department to temporarily close
MILK RIVER, AB - Residents of Milk River will have to travel out of town for emergency healthcare on a temporary basis.Alberta Health Services (AHS) says the emergency department at the Milk River Hea...
Feb 03, 2023
Authorities: 2 arrested in California shooting that killed 6
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) - Two gang members were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, in the January massacre of six people including a baby at a central California home associated with a rival g...
Feb 03, 2023
College hopes employers, job seekers will make connections at Community Job Fair
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Around 50 exhibitors will be at Medicine Hat College later this month for the Community Job Fair.The exhibitors run the gamut from health care to police and security to manufacturin...
Feb 03, 2023
Yukon prospecting plan approval is quashed by First Nation court victory
WHITEHORSE - A Yukon court has quashed government approval for a mining exploration project, siding with a First Nation that argued there was a failure to properly consult it about the project on its ...
Feb 03, 2023
Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair set to start MLS season as Minnesota's No. 1
When opportunity knocked, Dayne St. Clair was ready last season. The Canadian goalkeeper got his chance in Minnesota United's third game of the year after starter Tyler Miller was sidelined by the flu...
Feb 03, 2023
Student talent shines in new Crescent Heights High School musical
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The well-known drama program at Crescent Height High School is hosting a modern musical on the next two weekends. Head Over Heels is a jukebox musical comedy that follows the story ...
Feb 03, 2023