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VanVleet scores 24 and Raptors beat Magic to remain unbeaten at home
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet provided the steady hand. The trio of Terence Davis, Chris Boucher and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson combined for a massive boost of energy. VanVleet, who started at point guard for ...
Nov 22, 2019
John Mann, singer and songwriter of group Spirit of the West dead at 57
John Mann, whose voice rang through countless Canadian celebrations as the lead singer of Celtic-inflected Spirit of the West, has died after a battle with early onset Alzheimer's. He was 57. The Calg...
Nov 22, 2019
Future of the industry discussed at college's hemp and cannabis conference
Medicine Hat, AB - With cannabis and hemp facilities popping up around southern Alberta, hundreds of jobs are expected with them.That's why the Medicine Hat College decided to host a hemp and cannabis...
Nov 22, 2019 Photo by Colton McKee
CFL quarterbacks wary of Winnipeg Blue Bombers DE Willie Jefferson
CALGARY - Asked to unpack his acceptance speech for the CFL's defensive player-of-the-year award, Willie Jefferson says it's about having a football home. "I just want to thank the CFL for letting me ...
Nov 22, 2019
Canada earns bronze in men's team sprint at speedskating World Cup stop
TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Poland - Canada took the bronze medal in the men's team sprint event Friday at a speedskating World Cup stop. Alex Boisvert-Lacroix of Sherbrooke, Que., Laurent Dubreuil of Levis,...
Nov 22, 2019
Michigan halts sale of marijuana e-cigs unless re-tested
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan on Friday halted the sale of marijuana vaping products until they are tested for a compound that has been identified as a culprit in e-cigarette-related lung illnesses. The s...
Nov 22, 2019
Trump hears opposing viewpoints in debate over youth vaping
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two...
Nov 22, 2019
Taxpayer group gaining traction says founding member
Medicine Hat, AB - The president of a local taxpayer advocacy group says the organization is gaining traction in the community after forming in the last few months."People are looking for a change in ...
Nov 22, 2019 File photo - Allan Rose at the Medicine Hat Great West Home and Leisure show last month.
Limited swimming time at FLC on weekend
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Swim times at the Family Leisure Centre will be limited this weekend.Due to the Marlins Marquee Invitational Swim Meet, the Kinsmen Aquatic Park 50M pool, dive tank and waterslide w...
Nov 22, 2019 Family Leisure Centre - CHAT News File Photo
Parents concerned about end of government funding for parent link centres
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Provincial funding for parent link centres across Alberta, including in Medicine Hat, will be ending in the spring of 2020, and parents who utilize the programs are worried about wh...
Nov 22, 2019 The Baby Time class at McMan Parent Link on Friday - Photo by Bob Schneider