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Funk shoots 65 in The Ally Challenge, Ames two shots back after first round
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) - Fred Funk bettered his age by a stroke with a 7-under 65 on Friday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' The Ally Challenge. The 66-year-old Funk closed his...
Aug 26, 2022

Schauffele's burst cuts into Scheffler lead at East Lake
ATLANTA (AP) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is playing every bit like the No. 1 player in golf and was on the verge of turning the Tour Championship into a rout. Three holes by Xander Schauffele...
Aug 26, 2022

Baby B.C. boy gets naloxone and survives overdose on first birthday, police say
KELOWNA, B.C. - Police say a baby boy in Kelowna, B.C., has survived a suspected drug overdose on his first birthday after an officer administered naloxone. RCMP Const. Mike Della-Paolera says police ...
Aug 26, 2022

Polarizing curriculum rolling out to students this fall
MEDICINE HAT, AB - While students had some fun in the sun over the summer, Medicine Hat teachers have been working hard behind the scenes in order to roll out a brand new curriculum.Back in April, Edu...
Aug 26, 2022

Missouri to ban sexual images in school library books
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A new Missouri law outlawing books with sexually explicit images from school libraries is about to take effect. Starting Sunday, it will be a misdemeanor punishable by up to...
Aug 26, 2022

'Everything is finger-licking': Medicine Hat Ribfest heating up downtown
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Only an hour after the grills were lit for Medicine Hat Ribfest, Eric Masters of Billy's BBQ said it best. "You don't want your taste buds to be ringing and your mouth to be waterin...
Aug 26, 2022

No wrongdoing in LPS assault investigation: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An investigation has determined that force used by a Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) officer five years ago was "necessary and reasonable."The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (...
Aug 26, 2022

Raptors sign forward Christian Koloko, the 33rd pick at 2022 NAB draft
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Christian Koloko, their only selection in the 2022 NBA draft. The Raptors announced Friday that 22-year-old Cameroonian forward, the No. 33 pick at the draft ...
Aug 26, 2022

South Korea's Narin An takes lead at CP Women's Open following rain delay
OTTAWA - South Korea's Narin An shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead at the CP Women's Open. Fellow Korean Hye-Jin Choi had a 63 to enter into a tie for second with first-round leader...
Aug 26, 2022

Hosting seniors' golf nationals an honour for Connaught, says club pro
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Brian Oliphant was launching balls down the fairway and draining putts at Connaught Golf Club this week showing off his golf game. But as the club's pro, he was also proudly showing...
Aug 26, 2022