Author Archives:
$136 credit coming on city utility bills
MEDICINE HAT - Utility account holders with the City of Medicine Hat can expect to see a one time credit on their next utility bill.City council approved the credit as part of it's COVID - 19 relief m...
Aug 13, 2021
O'Toole seeks intervener status in government's court battle to shield lab documents
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is seeking to intervene in a Federal Court case where the Liberal government is trying to shield documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada...
Aug 13, 2021
Who fires the starter's pistol for an election in Canada? Five things to know
OTTAWA - It's not like in the United States, where election day occurs like clockwork on the same week every four years - and has since before Canada was a country. North of the 49th parallel, the mec...
Aug 13, 2021
Liberals signal plan to keep acting defence chief as Eyre gets promotion
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is promoting Wayne Eyre in what can only be seen as a clear signal it plans to keep the infantry officer as commander of Canada's military. The Department of National D...
Aug 13, 2021
Alberta pushing back end of health restrictions to September 27
EDMONTON - Alberta is taking a step back from ending many public health measures, as planned, this coming Monday.Instead, the province is taking additional time to implement its plan to bring the prov...
Aug 13, 2021
SPCA looking for foster homes, food donations for influx of rabbits
MEDICINE HAT, AB - After a recent intake of baby rabbits, the Medicine Hat SPCA is looking for help.Shelter director Tom Carney says the overpopulation of rabbits across the city has overwhelmed the s...
Aug 13, 2021
Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge is refusing landlords' request to put the Biden administration's new eviction moratorium on hold, though she made clear she thinks it's illegal. U.S. District Judge D...
Aug 13, 2021
Ottawa faces calls to speed up Afghan rescues as special forces deploy to Kabul
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is facing urgent calls to speed up its effort to save hundreds of former Afghan interpreters and their families as Western countries step up plans to evacuate Afghanis...
Aug 13, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is walking back its decision to eliminate isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 after weeks of pressure from local leaders, physicians and ...
Aug 13, 2021
Saskatchewan signs on to federal government's $10-a-day child-care plan
REGINA - Saskatchewan is signing on to the federal government's plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government is committing n...
Aug 13, 2021