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B.C. sets housing targets for 10 municipalities, urges immediate federal support
SAANICH, B.C. - The British Columbia government has set out its first set of targets for thousands of new homes to be built in 10 cities or municipalities in an effort to chip away at the provincial h...
Sep 26, 2023

As mental health worsens among Afghanistan's women, the UN is asked to declare 'gender apartheid'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N.'s most powerful body must support governments seeking to legally declare the intensifying crackdown by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers on women and girls "gender apartheid,...
Sep 26, 2023

Province releases plan for wild horses in Alberta
The Alberta government has released a plan to help manage the more than 1400 wild horses that call the province home. The government says it developed the feral horse management framework to help enco...
Sep 26, 2023

TREX Space features Métis and Indigenous artwork made from fish scales
MEDICINE HAT, AB - TREX Space in Medicine Hat is diving into unique waters with its latest art exhibit, Tale of a Fish Scale. Using real fish scales, this art form is developed and practiced by Mtis a...
Sep 26, 2023

Premier David Eby says Ottawa assures better information sharing after Sikh's death
OTTAWA - Premier David Eby says federal ministers have assured him British Columbia will get the information it needs to ensure the safety of its residents after a Sikh leader was killed in June. His ...
Sep 26, 2023

Tigers' Basha plays key role in defeating team he idolized as a kid
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Sweeping the Calgary Hitmen in last weekends two games meant an early season confidence boost for the Medicine Hat Tigers. However, for left wing Andrew Basha, it was a dream to pla...
Sep 26, 2023

Numerous benefits to new school, says Catholic superintendent
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Building a new school will bring numerous benefits to students in the city's Catholic division, says the superintendent.The plan, outlined in a letter sent to parents this week, cal...
Sep 26, 2023

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86
BALTIMORE (AP) - Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86...
Sep 26, 2023

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86
BALTIMORE (AP) - Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86...
Sep 26, 2023

MATCHDAY: Newcastle hosts Man City in League Cup. Madrid looks to bounce back against Las Palmas
A look at what's happening in European soccer on Wednesday: ENGLAND Newcastle hosts Manchester City in the third round of the English League Cup on Wednesday. City has made a 100% start to the season,...
Sep 26, 2023