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Medicine Hat teen recognized for his contribution to the community with Great Kid Award
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat teenager is one of this year's Great Kid Award recipients, recognized for inspiring and changing the lives of others while overcoming challenges of their own.Dylan Sy...
Aug 09, 2022
Pivot Spirits owners raising a glass to new starts and growing the business
ROLLING HILLS, AB - Lars Hirch had a pair of bucket list items when he and his wife Rachelle Fiset went to see a friend get married in Scotland in 2016. He wanted to golf at St. Andrews (he did) and v...
Aug 09, 2022
Great Big Pedal sets new date after storm rains on its parade
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Great Big Pedal has a new date for cyclists in Medicine Hat to get out and ride together.Hatters will take to Kin Coulee Park on Aug. 18 to participate in the social ride that w...
Aug 09, 2022
Former world No. 5 Bouchard gets wild-card berth at Odlum Brown VanOpen
VANCOUVER - Former world No. 5 Eugenie Bouchard has been given a wild-card berth at the Odlum Brown VanOpen tennis tournament. Bouchard will play for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder i...
Aug 09, 2022
Two miners trapped in Dominican Republic rescued with help from Canada
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says two miners who were trapped in an underground mine for 10 days in the Dominican Republic have been rescued with the help of Canada. In a tweet on Tuesday, An...
Aug 09, 2022
Naomi Osaka retires in first-round match against Kanepi at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Naomi Osaka retired from her opening match with a back injury Tuesday at the National Bank Open. Osaka was losing 7-6 (4), 3-0 against Estonia's Kaia Kanepi when she withdrew from the match....
Aug 09, 2022
Noon Interview: Melissa Mullis Aug. 9
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The name has changed but the mission of the Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub is the same as when the food bank was established 30 years ago. Executive director Melissa Mullis say...
Aug 09, 2022
Jack Hanratty elevated to full-time coach of Canadian women's rugby sevens team
After almost 10 months in an interim role, Jack Hanratty has been appointed head coach of the Canadian women's rugby sevens team. Hanratty was an assistant coach with the women's team for sevens event...
Aug 09, 2022
Alberta awards prize to essay positing sexes unequal, women pick babies over careers
EDMONTON - Alberta's women's issues minister is distancing herself from the judging committee that gave a $200 prize to an essay that says the sexes are not equal and women should pick babies over car...
Aug 09, 2022
Alberta on the Plate showcasing local food economy
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Homegrown produce and locally sourced livestock will take centre stage through a province-wide celebration of food.Alberta on the Plate is a 10-day festival which runs in conjunctio...
Aug 09, 2022