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Advance polls open for 44th federal election
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Today is the first day for advance polling for the federal election. Polls are open until 9 p.m. local time across the country, with a change from provincial elections.Federal elect...
Sep 10, 2021
One lane shut down on Maple Avenue next week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Water and sewer work on Fifth Avenue SE will impact traffic on Maple Avenue next week. The city says northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane starting Sept. 13 for less than o...
Sep 10, 2021
'We focused on remembering our dad': the grief and growth of a family ravaged by 9/11
Garrett Doyle was only one when his father was killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, but the loss would have a profound effect on his life. In elementary school, teachers...
Sep 10, 2021
Fundraising walk 'The Grand Parade' coming to the Hat for the first time
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A fundraising walk aimed at supporting seniors is coming to the Hat on Saturday, September 18.Hosted by the Veiner Centre, The Grand Parade is a cross-Canada event where people of a...
Sep 10, 2021
Trudeau defends making health transfers conditional; says they must deliver results
HAMILTON - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he respects provincial jurisdiction on health care but still intends to attach strings to $25 billion in new health funding he has promised if he gets re-...
Sep 10, 2021
Poll workers needed for election day in Medicine Hat riding
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Elections Canada is still looking for workers in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding.Each riding in the country hires about 750 workers each election. Leanne Nyirfa, Elections C...
Sep 10, 2021
August jobs report lands on campaign trail as labour market claws closer to recovery
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders are trying to paint the stark economic choice Canadians face at the ballot box as they try to woo votes with promises of fully healing the country's labour market. The h...
Sep 10, 2021
MLA Drew Barnes 'absolutely against vaccine passports'
MEDICINE HAT, AB - As more provinces across Canada implement vaccine passports, the UCP government won't commit to a provincial passport and is instead leaving the decision up to businesses and event ...
Sep 10, 2021
Toronto FC looks to escape MLS basement with win over fellow struggler FC Cincinnati
The two worst teams in Major League Soccer square off Saturday when FC Cincinnati hosts Toronto FC. Third-year Cincinnati (3-10-8) is no stranger to the basement. It finished last in its first two yea...
Sep 10, 2021
Stampeders' QB Mitchell set to make his return from broken leg
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is set to return from a broken leg. Mitchell is listed as the starter for Saturday's Labour Day rematch against the Elks in Edmonton. The two-time CFL m...
Sep 10, 2021