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Chairman Powell: Fed is in no hurry to raise interest rates
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress on Wednesday that the central bank will not start raising interest rates until it believes its goals on maximum employment and inflati...
Feb 24, 2021

Cougar activity not unusual in Elkwater this time of year
ELKWATER, AB. - The Cypress Hills offer a healthy habitat for the population of cougars in the area, and the big cats are more active in the winter when it's quieter in the park, leading to more sight...
Feb 24, 2021

Alberta announces relief for working parents' child care costs
A $108 million program will offer relief for working parents in Alberta to help with the costs of child care."We are providing a one-time benefit of $561 per child for parents that have enrolled their...
Feb 24, 2021

Chyzowski named Tigers captain for condensed 2020-21 season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - After 257 games wearing the Medicine Hat Tigers uniform, veteran forward Ryan Chyzowski has been chosen to lead this year's group through a unique WHL season.Chyzowski was named Med...
Feb 24, 2021

Feds need plan to vaccinate urban Indigenous, says head of Friendship Centres group
OTTAWA - The head of the National Association of Friendship Centres says Ottawa should have a cohesive COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan for Indigenous people, including in urban areas. Executive director...
Feb 24, 2021

'Serious concerns': Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains
EDMONTON - Two of Alberta's largest First Nations have written letters to coal companies saying they will oppose any new mine proposals in the Rocky Mountains. The Siksika and Kainai bands say new min...
Feb 24, 2021

Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination site overwhelmed as those 75 and older become eligible
Registration opened today at 8 a.m. for seniors to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Alberta, but the system crashed within minutes.What many people saw after they clicked on the "book appoint...
Feb 24, 2021

Conservatives' Erin O'Toole hitting turbulence after six months as party leader
OTTAWA - The fight to win the leadership of his party could be nothing compared to what Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole has ahead: keeping his party together as he tries to win over voters who haven'...
Feb 24, 2021

Germany urges Iran to accept diplomacy in nuclear dispute
BERLIN - Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday urged Iran to accept diplomatic overtures coming from the West in order to preserve the 2015 nuclear accord. Heiko Maas accused Tehran of further under...
Feb 24, 2021

Pink Shirt Day a reminder of empathy, compassion & kindness
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Today (Feb.24) is Pink Shirt Day, a day where many wear pink to show their support for anti-bullying initiatives.By wearing an article of pink clothing, it's a reminder of empathy, ...
Feb 24, 2021