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City hosting pool and park party celebrating completions on the South Hill
The City of Medicine Hat will host the Hill Yeah! Pool and Park Party Monday at the Hill Pool and Park.The city said the event serves as a community celebration on the South Hill, with the event locat...
Jul 14, 2025

4 people were killed in a small plane crash near London Sunday, police say
LONDON (AP) - Police say four people died aboard a small plane that crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport on Sunday. Essex Police said Monday that work is continuing to identif...
Jul 14, 2025

The sky's the limit when it comes to hospitality packages for 2026 World Cup
TORONTO - Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now available for Canadians, although only for those willing to pay a premium. The first wave of tickets comes in deluxe packages, provided by On Location, ...
Jul 14, 2025

Medicine Hat Police warn of scam
The Medicine Hat Police Service said they have received several reports of a scam circulating in the community where individuals are reporting receiving a text message from "Alberta Drive Safe or Safe...
Jul 14, 2025

Air quality alerts issued for much of Central Canada, Manitoba amid wildfire smoke
TORONTO - Much of Central Canada and Manitoba are under special air quality statements or warnings today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says swaths of On...
Jul 14, 2025

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Israel's army on Monday said it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias there. Dozens of people ha...
Jul 14, 2025

Medicine Hat's U13 Sundevils win provincial lacrosse title
Medicine Hat's U13 Sundevils Black won the Alberta Lacrosse Association Provincial B Championship over the weekend.The Sundevils defeated the Strathmore Venom team 3-2 in the final Sunday morning.The ...
Jul 14, 2025

In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community The Canadian Armed Forces says i...
Jul 14, 2025

Halifax council to ask Nova Scotia for consultation on strong-mayor powers
HALIFAX - Halifax's city council has directed the mayor to ask the Nova Scotia government for consultation on whether it is considering strengthening his authority. Council voted last week in favour o...
Jul 14, 2025

Medicine Hat U13 Jr. Mavs off to little league championship for second year
The Medicine Hat U13 Jr. Mavs are heading to Kingston, Ont. for the Canadian Little League Intermediate Championship. The Mavs team took home the Alberta Intermediate Division Championship on Saturday...
Jul 13, 2025