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Political scientist weighs in on what minority government means for Alberta
Medicine Hat, AB - Medicine Hat College political science instructor Jim Groom is hopeful that the Liberal minority government won't be as bad as many Albertans believe it will be."I think it's going ...
Oct 22, 2019 Jim Groom
Private rehabilitation facility in Alberta ordered to close by province
A private facility in Alberta that rehabilitates people with addiction and mental health issues has been ordered by the province to cease operations because of concerns about patient safety.The govern...
Oct 22, 2019
Sturmay, Skrlik capture Hat Charity Classic titles
MEDICINE HAT, AB - There was no shortage of drama or excitement in the men's and women's championship matches at the Hat Charity Classic this year.Karsten Sturmay of Edmonton and Kayla Skrlik of Calga...
Oct 22, 2019 Photo courtesy: Twitter (@team_skrlik)
Facebook says Libra won't launch without US approval
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg aims to reassure Congress on Wednesday that his company won't try to evade financial regulators as it prepares its planned digital currency Libra. In prepa...
Oct 22, 2019
Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but delay likely
LONDON - For a brief moment Tuesday, Brexit was within a British prime minister's grasp. Boris Johnson won Parliament's backing for the substance of his exit deal but lost a key vote on its timing, a ...
Oct 22, 2019
Boeing replaces executive who oversaw 737 Max, other planes
Boeing is replacing the head of its commercial-airplanes division as it struggles with a crisis created by two deadly crashes of its newest airliner. Boeing said Tuesday that Kevin McAllister is out a...
Oct 22, 2019
Bombers quarterback Collaros ready to get back under centre if he gets the call
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros is preparing to grab the opportunity to start for the Blue Bombers if he gets the call on Friday. The newly acquired veteran quarterback ran most of Winnipeg's first-team offe...
Oct 22, 2019
Barnes says Alberta ready to speak out on issues following federal election
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The MLA representing Cypress-Medicine Hat says Alberta is ready to get loud about the issues they're facing after the federal election.Drew Barnes offered congratulations to Glen Mo...
Oct 22, 2019 Alberta Legislature
With return to Toronto on the horizon, Marleau happy to be back with Sharks
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Patrick Marleau concedes sometimes it's strange to be back in the San Jose Sharks' locker room. And then there are moments when it feels like the veteran winger nev...
Oct 22, 2019
Wrath of Rath: Eagle Butte Talon makes history at cross-country provincials
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Being a two-sport athlete can be taxing for any young person, but on Saturday all the pain and exhaustion finally paid off for Kaden Rath.The Grade 11 student at Eagle Butte High Sc...
Oct 22, 2019 Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin