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Canada's Leylah Fernandez ousted in quarterfinals of Tennis in the Land tournament
CLEVELAND - Canada's Leylah Fernandez fell 6-3, 6-2 to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the quarterfinals of the Tennis in the Land WTA 250 event on Thursday. Fernandez of Laval, Que., was held without an a...
Aug 24, 2023

Canadians Johnston, Gallant have solid start to season-ending Elite Series event
CLAYTON, N.Y. - Mother Nature didn't do much to slow down Canadians Chris Johnston and Cooper Gallant on Thursday at the Elite Series season-ending tournament on the St. Lawrence River. Johnston, of P...
Aug 24, 2023

Mother tells B.C. murder trial of final embrace with teenage girl, hours before death
VANCOUVER - The mother of a 13-year-old girl found dead in a British Columbia park six years ago has told a murder trial how she gave her a last hug, hours before the girl's death. The Chinese mother ...
Aug 24, 2023

PorchFest back for its third year of showcasing local musical talent
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The sound of music will be ringing through Medicine Hat's Southeast Hill this weekend. PorchFest is back, as homeowners transform their porches into a stage for local musical talent...
Aug 24, 2023

Alberta innovation aims to help power Germany, say government officials
With early support from Alberta's government, Calgary-based Eavor Technologies is now set to help Germany cut emissions and power homes.That according to provincial government officials who say Albert...
Aug 24, 2023

Japan's Yuka Saso clubhouse leader at CPKC Women's Open in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Japan's Yuka Saso is the clubhouse leader at the CPKC Women's Open. She fired a 6-under 66 in the morning wave of the first round of the Canadian women's golf championship. Hamilton's Alen...
Aug 24, 2023

World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, ending a career that began as a No. 1 draft pick, included 2019 World Series MVP honors and was derailed by inju...
Aug 24, 2023

Keep kids safe around windows, balconies
Opening windows and doors to balconies can help cool your home on hot days. It also creates a serious fall risk for children and can lead to tragedy.Alberta Health Service says toddlers and pre-school...
Aug 24, 2023

Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina
HONOLULU (AP) - Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds ...
Aug 24, 2023

Bylaw to reward dog owners following the rules in parks and on trails
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Bylaw officers will spend more time on the city's trail system and in parks in the coming weeks focused on dogs and their humans.Members of Medicine Hat Police Service's Municipal B...
Aug 24, 2023