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Former CFL commissioner Doug Mitchell passes away at age 83
Doug Mitchell, a former CFL player who later served as league commissioner, has died. He was 83. Two sources confirmed that Mitchell died on Wednesday. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity ...
Jul 21, 2022
Haller bringing energy and fun to Stampede show
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Nate Haller knows that not everyone in the crowd is a fan of his. That's just what happens when playing summer festivals.But at each show, Haller seeks out specific people in the cr...
Jul 21, 2022
Store Decorating Challenge deadline extended
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The deadline to enter the Stampede Store Decorating Challenge has been extended again.People now have until July 25 at 10 a.m. to get their storefronts and businesses decorated. Jud...
Jul 21, 2022
Lethbridge dog owner charged after two youths bitten
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Charges have been laid following a pair of dog attacks in Lethbridge earlier this month.Just before noon on July 13, Community Animal Services (CAS) says two "terrier-type breeds" wer...
Jul 21, 2022
Defence wraps cross-examination of Virtanen accuser as B.C. trial continues
VANCOUVER - The defence lawyer for former a Vancouver Canuck has wrapped up his cross-examination of the woman who has accused Jake Virtanen of sexually assaulting her in 2017, and the Crown closed it...
Jul 21, 2022
Michael's Motel boarded up and closed, says MHPS
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The premises are now boarded up at what police have called a "hotspot" of various quality of life crimes in Riverside. "Last night was the culmination of a collaborative community p...
Jul 21, 2022
N.W.T. to begin vaccinating children between six months and five years of age
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it plans to being rolling out COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years next week. The territory says parents and guardians can book appoi...
Jul 21, 2022
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'very mild symptoms'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is isolating with "very mild symptoms," the White House said, as new variants of the highly contagious virus challeng...
Jul 21, 2022
Timeline: Hockey Canada's handling of 2018 sexual assault allegation
A timeline of Hockey Canada's response to an alleged sexual assault involving eight players in London, Ont., in 2018: Jan. 5, 2018 - Canada's world junior hockey team defeats Sweden in the gold-medal ...
Jul 21, 2022
Assistants Lauer, Johnston join new head coach Bowness on Winnipeg Jets' staff
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have filled out the staff of new head coach Rick Bowness, naming Brad Lauer and Marty Johnston as assistants on Thursday. The 55-year-old Lauer was head coach for the West...
Jul 21, 2022