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Pallister to raise concerns about religious symbols law with Quebec premier
SASKATOON - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he will raise concerns about Quebec's religious symbols law directly with the province's premier. The two premiers are attending an annual meetin...
Jul 12, 2019
Pence acknowledges 'tough stuff' at border detention centre
WASHINGTON - Acknowledging "this is tough stuff," Vice-President Mike Pence says he was not surprised by what he saw Friday as he toured a Texas Border Patrol station, where hundreds of men were being...
Jul 12, 2019
Trial date set for man charged with murder and extortion
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat man charged with first degree murder and extortion in connection with a 2017 murder will go to trial next year.A 10-week jury trial was set for Robert Hoefman in the ...
Jul 12, 2019 Medicine Hat Court of Queen's Bench
Canada's Wickens hopes to race again; will lead warmup lap of Toronto Indy
TORONTO - Almost a year after a horrific crash left Robert Wickens a paraplegic, it took just a few seconds earlier this week for the Canadian to feel the exhilarating rush of a steering wheel in his ...
Jul 12, 2019
Somali-Canadian journalist Hodan Naleyeh dies in Somalia extremist attack
At least 10 people have been killed in an extremist attack in Somalia including a prominent Somali-Canadian journalist and her husband. Mogadishu-based independent radio station Radio Dalsan confirmed...
Jul 12, 2019
Softball provincials in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - More than 500 softball players are in Medicine Hat this weekend chasing a provincial title.The city is playing host to the Softball Alberta Provincial Championships this weekend, wi...
Jul 12, 2019 Members of the Medicine Hat U-12 Thunder softball team are seen at practice earlier this week
Divisive telescope to restart building next week in Hawaii
HONOLULU - Construction on a giant telescope will start again next week after lengthy court battles and passionate protests from those who say building it on Hawaii's tallest mountain will desecrate l...
Jul 12, 2019
AP Exclusive: Officer alleges sexual misconduct by general
WASHINGTON - A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination....
Jul 12, 2019
Campgrounds working on keeping campers informed on weather
Medicine Hat, AB - When pulling up the camper for a weekend with family and friends, most imagine their days being spent in the sun. Sometimes though the forecast doesn't look the same from when you l...
Jul 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of Ross Lavigne/Camper at Eagle Valley Park Campground
Maxime Bernier promotes People's Party of Canada in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The leader of the People's Party of Canada told supporters in Medicine Hat that his party is the true home for conservatives for the election this fall.Maxime Bernier arrived in Med...
Jul 12, 2019 Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada, speaks to supporters at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club Friday morning