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Class 1 license demand can't keep up with looming truck driver shortage
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Cathy Beauregard was looking for a different opportunity."I've been in management for years and I wanted something different so I decided to come and drive a truck," Beauregard said...
Oct 06, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases steady in Medicine Hat, 26 more deaths in province
There are 540 active cases of COVID-19 in Medicine Hat on Wednesday.Medicine Hat has had 4,086 total cases - the 540 active, 3,485 recovered and there have been 61 deaths.There are 45 new cases in the...
Oct 06, 2021
Champagnie felt immediate connection to Raptors out of 16-17 teams he practised for
TORONTO - Justin Champagnie has an unwavering belief in himself, and once he sets a target, he says, he usually hits it. "I always had a dream in mind of making it to the NBA and playing here," the 20...
Oct 06, 2021
Judicial recount gives Trudeau's Liberals one more victory in Quebec
OTTAWA - Federal Liberals say they've picked up another seat in Quebec after a judicial recount. They say incumbent Brenda Shanahan will be returning to Parliament after the recount declared her the w...
Oct 06, 2021
Nova Scotia's top court finds systemic discrimination of people with disabilities
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's highest court has concluded there is systemic discrimination in the province against people with disabilities who are seeking services and housing in the community. In a landma...
Oct 06, 2021
Toronto Six women start a more "normal" second season in Premier Hockey Federation
Home games, fans and congregating in their own locker room are hockey-season cornerstones the Toronto Six didn't get in its expansion year. The COVID-19 pandemic not only limited the Six to a seven-ga...
Oct 06, 2021
County of Newell offers COVID vaccination incentive
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The deadline is up for an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccination at the County of Newell. County employees had until yesterday to be vaccinated and get $100 dollars from their em...
Oct 06, 2021
Medicine Hat College offers unique rapid testing plan
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Rapid testing for COVID-19 will come free of charge for students at Medicine Hat College, at least for this month. Thanks to a partnership between the college and some pharmacies, M...
Oct 06, 2021
Advance polls set for Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Brooks
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The countdown is on to the upcoming municipal election, with advance polls set to open in Medicine Hat this weekend. You can cast your ballot on Saturday, Oct. 9 at polling stations...
Oct 06, 2021
Military nurses begin COVID shifts at Edmonton hospital
Canadian military nurses are to begin work at an Edmonton hospital today to help relieve pressure on a critical care unit overburdened with COVID-19 patients.The Canadian Armed Forces says eight criti...
Oct 06, 2021