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Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to discuss Blackhawks scandal with Gary Bettman on Friday
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is to meet Friday with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his role in the Chicago Blackhawks mishandling of allegations that an assistant coach s...
Oct 28, 2021
Halloween on the big screen and the front yard
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Two neighbours in South Ridge are going all out on Halloween decorating in their first year.It started with a simple idea that continued - and continues - to grow."We were talking a...
Oct 28, 2021
Alberta tables bill to help municipalities recoup unpaid oil and gas property taxes
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced legislation that it says would help municipalities recoup some of the millions of dollars in unpaid property taxes they're owed by energy companies. "I...
Oct 28, 2021
Hidden Valley not confirmed to be open or closed this season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - As winter approaches, there's been no confirmation on whether or not Hidden Valley Ski Resort will open this season.In a statement Environment and Parks Alberta says the government ...
Oct 28, 2021
Hinshaw: Let's avoid post-Halloween COVID-19 spike
With the province seemingly avoiding a spike in COVID-19 cases following Thanksgiving, Dr. Deena Hinshaw wants to be able to say the same after Halloween.She said following the basic measures - stayin...
Oct 28, 2021
Blackhawks brand could take hit without proper response to sex assault allegation
Sports marketing experts say it remains to be seen whether there will be a sponsorship fallout after allegations of sexual assault within the Chicago Blackhawks organization came to light. A report th...
Oct 28, 2021
Low COVID-19 vaccination rates an ongoing risk for County of 40 Mile
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta Health Services warns the County of 40 Mile's low COVID-19 vaccination rate is an ongoing risk.Only 33.7 per cent of people are fully vaccinated in the county, compared to 6...
Oct 28, 2021
Senators will need to be fully vaccinated to set foot in Senate chamber
OTTAWA - Senators will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to participate in person in Senate proceedings. Senate Speaker George Furey announced the new policy today following co...
Oct 28, 2021
Province plans crackdown on rural energy sector taxes
The Alberta government says it's planning changes to push delinquent oil and gas companies to pay their tax bill, impacting rural communities across the province.Under legislative amendments to the Mu...
Oct 28, 2021
After 250 games for Toronto FC, the fire still burns bright in Michael Bradley
TORONTO - The day after marking his 250th appearance in all competitions for Toronto FC, Michael Bradley was content to reflect on his eight seasons with the MLS club. But the 34-year-old skipper also...
Oct 28, 2021