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New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on eve of Women's World Cup soccer tournament
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A gunman killed two people before he died Thursday at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women's World Cup so...
Jul 19, 2023

Brooks woman part of crew nominated for Emmy Award
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A southern Alberta woman proudly represents her province on the big stage as the hair crew for the hit HBO series The Last of Us has been nominated for an Emmy Award.Over the last y...
Jul 19, 2023

Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit
EDMONTON - One large donair costume to go, please.The Alberta government is selling a donair costume, complete with replica meat, sauce, tomatoes and lettuce, as a part of its online surplus auction.T...
Jul 19, 2023

Premier issues mandate letter to lower the cost of living for Albertans
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Premier Danielle Smith has issued a letter to the minister of affordability and utilities that includes several tasks to help reduce the cost of living for AlbertansThe mandate lett...
Jul 19, 2023

Noon Interview: Sally Sehn July 19
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Downtown Medicine Hat is chockfull of history and Sally Sehn is chockfull of historical facts.Raised in a historical house that no longer exists, Sehn says she feels a responsibilit...
Jul 19, 2023

Researchers say two tornadoes struck southern Quebec during major storm last week
MONTREAL - Researchers at Western University say two tornadoes struck southern Quebec during a major thunderstorm last week. The Northern Tornadoes Project says it found evidence of a weak tornado nea...
Jul 19, 2023

Pfizer reports North Carolina pharmaceutical plant damaged by tornado, no serious injuries
PHOENIX - A tornado heavily damaged a large Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, scattering medicine and other debris around the complex, a sheriff and the company said. Pharmac...
Jul 19, 2023

Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will certainly be buyers at Major League Baseball's trade deadline. But what kind of player they're looking for depends largely on the pending returns of pitchers Hyun-...
Jul 19, 2023

Quonset Days: Madeline Merlo promises 'a wild Saturday night'
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Madeline Merlo is ready for Quonset Days and says you better be too."It's going to be fun. I mean, my set has a lot of energy, I haven't seen Tim Hicks in years but I've toured with...
Jul 19, 2023

Reduce your risk of West Nile virus infection
EDMONTON -Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans of ways to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection.Some mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, so it's best to avoid being bitten at al...
Jul 19, 2023