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Brandon Drury hits first career grand slam in Blue Jays' 19-4 rout of Rangers
TORONTO - Brandon Drury hit a grand slam as part of an eight-run fourth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays cruised past the visiting Texas Rangers 19-4 on Monday night. Justin Smoak, Randal Grichuk and D...
Aug 12, 2019
Cyrus and Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage
LOS ANGELES - Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage. A representative for the singer said Saturday the pair decided a break was best while they focus on "the...
Aug 12, 2019
Toronto FC settles for home tie against Orlando
TORONTO - Turning a losing result into a draw typically would be cause for celebration. But with nine games remaining in the regular season and just three at home, Toronto FC wasn't smi...
Aug 12, 2019
Youngest victim of California mass shooting laid to rest
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The youngest victim of a mass shooting at a California food festival who loved comic books and listening to romantic ballads by his favourite artist was laid to rest Monday. About 3...
Aug 12, 2019
'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris divorcing wife of 20 years
LOS ANGELES - Kenya Barris, creator of the sitcom "black-ish," has filed for divorce from his wife of 20 years, Dr. Rania "Rainbow" Barris. Los Angeles Superior Court documents show that Kenya Barris ...
Aug 12, 2019
Family Leisure Centre pool to close for maintenance later this week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat's most well-used pool will be closing down for the next two weeks as annual maintenance gets underway.The Kinsmen Aquatic Park at the Family Leisure Centre will officia...
Aug 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of Colton McKee
Hodgins sitting T48 at Canadian Junior Championship
HARTLAND, AB - Medicine Hat's Ryan Hodgins signed off on an opening-round 72 to sit in a tie for 48th at the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championships at Covered Bridge Golf and Country Club.At even par...
Aug 12, 2019 Ryan Hodgins hits a chip-shot at the 2019 Alberta Junior Boys Championship at Highwood Golf and Country Club in High River.
Police grant funding on hold
Medicine Hat, AB - Half the money from two provincial funding grants for Medicine Hat and Redcliff policing are on hold, at least until after the provincial budget is passed in the fall, according to ...
Aug 12, 2019
Epstein death puts renowned pathologist back in spotlight
NEW YORK - He testified for O.J. Simpson's defence, helped investigate the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., hosted an HBO show and brought his pathology expertis...
Aug 12, 2019
Redcliff Library launches bicycle lending program
Redcliff, AB - The Redcliff Library is not just loaning books these days but bikes after launching a new lending initiative this month.Five adult and two youth bicycles - as well as helmets and locks ...
Aug 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of Bob Schneider - Library manager Tracy Weinrauch talks about Redcliff's new bicycle lending program on Monday Aug. 12, 2019.