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Tigers handle Hurricane's 5-1, become first Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff berth
The Medicine Hat Tigers are playoff-bound following a 5-1 victory Monday afternoon against the Lethbridge Hurricanes.Medicine Hat came out of the gate hot.Under two minutes into the game, Misha Voloto...
Feb 17, 2025

Brooks RCMP seize 36,000 contraband cigarettes during traffic stop
Thousands of cigarette cartons have been seized by Brooks RCMP. On Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m., RCMP received information that there was a suspicious truck load of cigarettes at a local business. RCMP inter...
Feb 17, 2025

Some MEC snowsuits recalled due to mould
Mountain Equipment Company is recalling two types of children's snowsuits due to concern about mould contamination. The MEC Toaster and Toaster Bunting Suits are one-piece waterproof suits with dual f...
Feb 17, 2025

Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
BOSTON (AP) - The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday - apparent payback for the jeering of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during t...
Feb 17, 2025

Childcare centres in Medicine Hat offer reduced rate to Alberta's new fee structure
Building Blocks Childcare Centres in Medicine Hat is offering a reduced monthly rate that will be less than Alberta's new flat rate set to take effect in April.-READ: Alberta's flat rate child care no...
Feb 17, 2025

Yukon premier says trip to Washington, D.C., highlighted North amid tariff dispute
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he met with elected representatives from Alaska to discuss the importance of working together and the impact of possible tariffs on both counties. A stateme...
Feb 17, 2025

Competition Bureau says it's probing whether landlords are using AI to set rents
OTTAWA - The Competition Bureau confirms that it is investigating the possible use of AI-driven algorithmic pricing in Canadian real estate rental markets. The practice involves real estate companies ...
Feb 17, 2025

Panthers running back Hubbard optimistic better times lie ahead for NFL franchise
It was a breakout season, but not one Chuba Hubbard is prepared to hang his hat on. The six-foot-one, 210-pound Sherwood Park, Alta, native recorded career bests in carries (250), rushing yards (1,195...
Feb 17, 2025

'Holy snow, Batman!': Ontario, Quebec residents dig out after major weekend snowfall
A winter storm that blanketed much of Ontario and Quebec this weekend has tapered off, but the cleanup will take more than one week in Montreal and up to three weeks in Toronto, officials in both citi...
Feb 17, 2025

Hughes, Miller, Jaques named PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes, Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller and Minnesota Frost defender Sophie Jaques are the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. H...
Feb 17, 2025