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Fire crews douse blaze in recycling bin
MEDICINE HAT - City fire crews made quick work of a blaze in a pair of recycling bins near the Redi bottle depot on South Railway Street overnight.When crews arrived they found two recycling bins abla...
Jul 14, 2020

Scaling back federal aid and search for Quebec father; In The News for July 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 14 ... What...
Jul 14, 2020

B.C. to give update on 'profound' financial challenge of COVID-19
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is expected to give a financial update today on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected its residents, businesses and the economy. Finance Minister Carol...
Jul 14, 2020

Canadians torn on scaling back COVID-19 benefits to save money: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians are torn on whether the federal government should turn off the spending taps to keep the resulting deficit from flooding the nation's future. The Leger/Associati...
Jul 14, 2020

Terror suspect wages court fight for info in bid to stave off deportation
OTTAWA - A terror suspect is waging a new court fight against the federal government for information he says he needs to mount a full argument against deportation to his native Egy...
Jul 14, 2020

Farmers not immune to the impacts of COVID-19
As the cultivator goes, it's another busy day at Fieldberg Farms, a family owned operation, spanning five generations. Fieldberg Farms is widely known for producing organics, predominantly hemp which ...
Jul 13, 2020

Proposed class-action lawsuit led by former constable alleges racism in RCMP
VANCOUVER - One of the first Indigenous women to join the RCMP in Manitoba is the lead plaintiff in a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges systemic racism within the force. Margor...
Jul 13, 2020

Medicine Hat Curling Club preparing for sweeping changes this fall
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Curling will look a little different in Medicine Hat this fall when the first rocks of the season are thrown.Curling Canada has released its return to play guidelines for the upcomi...
Jul 13, 2020

Game On: Training camps open as NHL takes next step in plan to resume season
TORONTO - There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice. The next step in the NHL's plan to restart a season ...
Jul 13, 2020

Police being proactive in downtown Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - If you're downtown this summer you'll see city police walking, driving and sometimes even riding the beat.Medicine Hat Police Service Insp. Tim McGough says want to proactively deal...
Jul 13, 2020