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Iqaluit RCMP not following strip search policies: watchdog
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The RCMP's watchdog says the Iqaluit detachment has "significant compliance issues" with the force's strip-search policy. A report released this week by the Civilian Review an...
Oct 02, 2020

Harvesting horseradish: Event looks to get rid of weed, provide tasty condiment
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It's a tasty condiment for many roast beef lovers but horseradish's namesake plant can be anything but pleasant if it escapes the confines of a garden and runs wild on native landsc...
Oct 02, 2020

Cooper homers, Sanchez dominates, Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0
CHICAGO - Garrett Cooper homered against Yu Darvish in a two-run seventh, hard-throwing rookie Sixto Snchez dominated for five innings and the Miami Marlins won their first playoff series in 17 years,...
Oct 02, 2020

Kenney calls on feds to pause environmental plans to help oilpatch
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the announcement of almost 2,000 layoffs at Suncor adds to the largest economic crisis in the province since the Great Depression.Suncor made the announcem...
Oct 02, 2020

Medicine Hat down to one active COVID-19 case
CHATMedicine Hat now has just one active case of COVID-19.The city remains at 82 total cases - 79 recovered cases in the city and there have been two deaths.There are 122 new cases across the province...
Oct 02, 2020

Toronto FC star striker Jozy Altidore speaks out on a strange season taking a toll
While no fan of sharing with the media, Jozy Altidore's voice has been loud and clear in recent months. The Toronto FC striker has used social media to call out FIFA and UEFA on racism, lambasted Dona...
Oct 02, 2020

Down one lane on southbound Dunmore Road next week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Part of the city's main roadway will be reduced to one-lane for two days next week.On Oct. 5, crews will begin the installation of a drainage swale across 22nd Street SE at the inte...
Oct 02, 2020

Mentally ill man who stabbed five people at Calgary party appeals denial of freedoms
CALGARY - Lawyers for a mentally ill man who fatally stabbed five young people at a house party are appealing a decision to deny him some privileges. A provincial mental health review board said...
Oct 02, 2020

Michigan Supreme Court strikes down governor's virus orders
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday struck down months of orders by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that were aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus, saying she illegally drew autho...
Oct 02, 2020

Maple Leafs sign Swiss forward Malgin to one-year extension worth US$700.000
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Denis Malgin to a one-year contract extension worth US$700,000. The 23-year-old Malgin played in eight regular-season games with the Maple Leafs a...
Oct 02, 2020