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Hagel scores go-ahead goal in third, Lightning beat Senators 4-3 to snap rival's 5-game win streak
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brandon Hagel scored less than two minutes into the third period to give the Tampa Bay Lightning the lead for good in a 4-3 win on Tuesday night that snapped the Ottawa Senators' fi...
Feb 04, 2025
USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is placing U.S. Agency for International Development direct-hire staffers around the world on leave, except those deemed essential. A notice posted online Tu...
Feb 04, 2025
Medicine Hat Stampede ‘hopeful’ city will work with it on funding despite delaying decision
The Medicine Hat Stampede and Exhibition's executives say they have new hope the city will help fund its revitalization project a day after council heard several new funding options - but was disappoi...
Feb 04, 2025
Three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer finalizes 1-year deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) - Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a US$15.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 40-year-old was limited to nine starts with Texas ...
Feb 04, 2025
Tigers' McKenna & Meneghin each win WHL honours for month of January
Gavin McKenna and Harrison Meneghin have been named the WHL's Player of the Month, and Goalie of the Month for January.McKenna recorded 26 points, including seven goals and 19 assists over 11 games, w...
Feb 04, 2025
Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by ...
Feb 04, 2025
Booing of U.S. anthem continues at Canadian sporting events despite tariff pause
TORONTO - Canadian sports fans continued to voice their displeasure at American economic policies on Tuesday despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States. Fans at Toronto's Scot...
Feb 04, 2025
Willy Wonka brought to Medicine Hat's Esplanade stage by Eagle Butte High School
The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre's stage has been taken over by a drama production from Eagle Butte High School for a performance of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.---Over 100 individuals including st...
Feb 04, 2025
Provincial budget release scheduled for Feb. 27
The Government of Alberta has scheduled the release of Budget 2025 for Thursday, Feb. 27, at the start of the new spring legislative session. The government says that over 2023 and 2024, Alberta's pop...
Feb 04, 2025
Poulin, Ambrose of league-leading Montreal among PWHL's monthly stars
TORONTO - Montral Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin and teammate Erin Ambrose are among the Professional Women's Hockey League's players of the month for January. Minnesota Frost forward Kendall Co...
Feb 04, 2025