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Ponoka church has rainbow steps vandalized with eggs and tar
RCMP are investigating after someone threw eggs at and splattered tar, as well as another unknown substance, on a rainbow walkway leading up to the doors at Ponoka United Church.This comes on day one ...
Jun 02, 2023

Canadian women lose a heartbreaker to Mexico in CONCACAF under-20 semifinal
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Alice Soto scored in the 92nd minute to send Mexico to next year's FIFA U-20 World Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Canada in semifinal action Friday at the CONCACA...
Jun 02, 2023

BIRS supports those with brain injuries and seeks to prevent more
MEDICINE HAT, AB - An open house at Brain Injury Relearning Services on Friday served up barbecue and education.Offered through REDI, Brain Injury Relearning Services, or BIRS, supports individuals wh...
Jun 02, 2023

8 construction workers injured as building partially collapses near Yale medical school
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A building under construction near the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, partially collapsed Friday when a concrete pour went awry, injuring eight people including ...
Jun 02, 2023

Strange Exotics celebrating its grand opening on Saturday
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Cats and dogs are the first two animals that usually come to mind when people think about pets. Tomorrow, the city gets a new pet store that contains pets that most people wouldn't ...
Jun 02, 2023

Quebec Remparts set sights on Memorial Cup crown to cap dominant season
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The turning point that led to the Quebec Remparts' dominant season dates back just over a year. Head coach Patrick Roy pointed to last season's Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playo...
Jun 02, 2023

Denying bail OK if for a 'just cause,' says Charter statement on Liberal reform bill
OTTAWA - The federal government's Charter statement for its proposed bail reforms says there is "just cause" to deny bail if certain requirements are met. Justice Minister David Lametti introduced a b...
Jun 02, 2023

Passenger train derails in India, killing at least 50 and trapping many others
NEW DELHI (AP) - Two passenger trains derailed in India on Friday, killing at least 50 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged coaches, officials said. About 400 people...
Jun 02, 2023

Mosquitoes not having as large of a presence in 2023
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Mosquitoes are known for being a nuisance to people who are looking to enjoy a nice summer day. This year, however, might not be the case. Despite having a noticeable presence earli...
Jun 02, 2023

Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a majority of MPs voting in favour of his...
Jun 02, 2023