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New virus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000
BEIJING - New virus cases in China continued to fall Wednesday, with 1,749 new infections and 136 new deaths announced after China's leader said disease prevention and control was at "a critical time....
Feb 18, 2020

Adam Henrique scores twice, Ducks beat Canucks 5-1
VANCOUVER - Beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday afternoon was a bit of redemption for the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks came to Vancouver following a 6-0 loss at home to the Calgary Fla...
Feb 18, 2020

LeBron: MLB's Manfred needs to listen to players' Astros ire
LOS ANGELES - LeBron James is stepping to the plate for ballplayers furious over baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam. The four-time NBA MVP and star ...
Feb 18, 2020

Glamour, glitz at London Fashion Week despite stormy weather
LONDON - Gale force winds and a deluge of rain may be causing havoc to much of Britain, but for the fashion crowd the show must go on. Storm Dennis didn't stop models, celebrities and fashion insiders...
Feb 18, 2020

Input needed on auto insurance reform in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is asking for your thoughts on what the province's automobile insurance system should look like.They launched their review in the fall of 2019, which sought ...
Feb 18, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta skip Laura Walker's change of heart gets her to first Hearts
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Laura Walker wasn't going to curl with a team this season. She was ready to dial back to mixed doubles events while she and husband Geoff Walker - Brad Gushue's lead ...
Feb 18, 2020

HFX Wanderers FC sign Haiti international centre back Jems Geffrard
HALIFAX - HFX Wanderers FC have signed Montreal-born Haiti international defender Jems Geffrard. The 25-year-old centre back has represented Haiti 16 times and was a member of the 2019 Gold Cup team t...
Feb 18, 2020

Navneet Dhaliwal to captain Canada at ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A
TORONTO - Navneet Dhaliwal will captain Canada in the 2020 ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A tournament. The competition, part of the qualification process for the 2023 World Cup, runs Mar...
Feb 18, 2020

City hosting open house next week on snow and ice clearing
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat is looking for feedback on its snow and ice control practices.An open house will take place on February 25 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Works buil...
Feb 18, 2020 A grater clears snow in Medicine Hat - File

Routine training for Medicine Hat Fire Department's Technical Rescue team
MEDICINE HAT, AB - When it comes to high-risk situations, the Medicine Hat Fire Department may use skills involving rope rescue in the city or region.Due to the risk involved, special training tools a...
Feb 18, 2020 Medicine Hat Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team - February 18, 2020 (Photo courtesy Chantal Wagner)