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Stamp honours First Nations leader George Manuel, whose work spanned globe
VANCOUVER - Canada Post has unveiled a stamp depicting First Nations political leader George Manuel, part of a series of three stamps being released to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day this month....
Jun 12, 2023
Toronto Six re-sign defender Kati Tabin to two-year, $220K contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Six have re-signed defender Kati Tabin to a two-year, US$220,000 contract through the 2024-25 Premier Hockey Federation season. The 26-year-old from Winnipeg led all PHF defender...
Jun 12, 2023
The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Athletic, a subscription sports outlet owned by The New York Times, is laying off about 4% of its newsroom staff as part of reorganization efforts, the company confirmed on Monda...
Jun 12, 2023
Vulcan's Spock Days: A stellar celebration embraces Star Trek culture in Alberta
MEDICINE HAT, AB - For thirty years, the community of Vulcan, located 224 kilometres west of Medicine Hat, has celebrated their connection to the television show Star Trek. Spock Days included a parad...
Jun 12, 2023
Calgary Flames promote from within, hire Ryan Huska as head coach
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have promoted from within for their next head coach.Ryan Huska takes over the reins after five years as a Flames assistant.The 47-year-old from Cranbrook, B.C., replaces D...
Jun 12, 2023
Bryan Adams, Finger Eleven and more announced for Medicine Hat shows
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Monday was a good day for locals who love going to live shows. Co-Op Place announced it's welcoming a Canadian superstar back and the Esplanade announced its fall lineup.Bryan Adams...
Jun 12, 2023
Alberta wildfire update: June 12
Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis and officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenMonday, Jun...
Jun 12, 2023
Mendicino to testify at Senate after Houses passes Afghanistan aid bill
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is set to testify this evening on a bill meant to unblock Canadian aid in Afghanistan, just hours after it passed the House. Bill C-41 would amend terro...
Jun 12, 2023
City hosting two Strong Towns public events this week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The second of three Strong Towns Community Action Lab public events planned for 2023 happens this week and has been expanded to allow for more community involvement.The city is host...
Jun 12, 2023
'Get at the truth': Judge to study handling of sex allegations against Nunavut priest
A retired Quebec judge is to lead a review into how the Oblates handled past allegations that a former priest sexually abused Inuit children in Nunavut. The Oblates of Mary Immaculate, OMI Lacombe Can...
Jun 12, 2023