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GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement pow...
Jul 27, 2021

Penny Oleksiak wins bronze in 200-metre freestyle for sixth Olympic medal
TOKYO - Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. It's Oleksiak's sixth career medal, making her Canada's most decorated summer O...
Jul 27, 2021

Canucks deal defenceman Nate Schmidt to Winnipeg Jets for third-round pick
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have added another veteran defenceman to the lineup, acquiring Nate Schmidt from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, Vancouver receives Winnipeg's third-round pick in the ...
Jul 27, 2021

Service clubs see financial pinch as fundraising dwindles
MEDICINE HAT, AB-- It's one of the biggest events for service clubs to raise money, but for the second year in a row, fundraising at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede have grinded to a halt. " ...
Jul 27, 2021

Potential high for Winnipeg Jets after challenging season: Stastny
Paul Stastny believes the Winnipeg Jets are on the precipice of something special. The 35-year-old centre knows, though, that he's not the only NHL player who is excited about his team this off-season...
Jul 27, 2021

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to four-year, US$13.6-million extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension. The Habs say the deal, announced Tuesday, has an average annual value of US$3.4 milli...
Jul 27, 2021

Coulee Ridge homes under construction
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A new multiphase development in the southwest part of Medicine Hat will have its first possession this fall.Fourteen homes are under construction at Coulee Ridge, a subdivision wher...
Jul 27, 2021

Carry Drive trail a vital link for city's network
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat's already lengthy trail network is about to get a little bit longer.A three-metre wide multi-use trail along Carry Drive will add almost three kilometres to the 115 kil...
Jul 27, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases jump by 90 in province, three in city
Medicine Hat has 30 active COVID-19 cases for the first time since the middle of June as cases continue to rise in the city and province.Medicine Hat has had 1,301 total cases - the 30 active, 1,249 r...
Jul 27, 2021

NBC's Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start
NEW YORK (AP) - If there's going to be a surge in viewership interest in the Tokyo Olympics, NBC Universal is still waiting. For three straight nights, viewership for the Tokyo Games has been down mor...
Jul 27, 2021