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Ottawa Aces rugby league team hopes to have coach in place by end of month
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have narrowed their search for a coach to three candidates, with team chairman Eric Perez saying he expects to name one before the end of the month. The transatlantic rug...
May 06, 2020

Mermaids returning to Montana tiki bar as it reopens
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - For patrons at a Montana tiki bar that has a back wall of a window into a motel swimming pool, it's typical to see mermaids in the water five nights a week. So as the owner of the...
May 06, 2020

Family of slain Mountie issues message of thanks to those who offered support
HALIFAX - The family of a Nova Scotia RCMP officer killed last month while tracking down a multiple murderer has issued a statement to thank those who reached out to offer support. Rela...
May 06, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: British Columbia's reopening plan starts in mid-May
VICTORIA - British Columbia has outlined a gradual reopening of its economy with certain health services, retail outlets, restaurants, salons and museums resuming some operations in mid-May. All ...
May 06, 2020

Business blooming for local flower shops
MEDICINE HAT AB. - They brighten spirits and rooms and for local flower shops in Medicine Hat, business is blooming. Several flower shops CHAT NEWS Today spoke with said they are busier than ever with...
May 06, 2020 Barbara McLaughlin owner of Awesome Blossom prepares flower orders for the week (Tiffany Goodwein/ CHATNewsToday)

Alberta bill will support utility providers as customers defer payments
A bill introduced in the legislature Wednesday will allow Alberta electricity and natural gas providers to apply for loans to offset some of the costs of the Utility Deferral Payment Program announced...
May 06, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

Demand for plexiglass shields on the rise as businesses plan to reopen
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With almost every store using it due to a variety of COVID-19 precautions, the demand for plexiglass has been high.Businesses are protecting their customers and staff with customize...
May 06, 2020 Sheet of plexiglass at Speedy Glass in Medicine Hat on May 6, 2020 (photo courtesy Colton Mckee)

Province announces help for child care sector
Up to $17.8 million in grants will be provided to child care centres and approved family day home agencies to ensure they are ready to safely restart and support families through Alberta's economic re...
May 06, 2020 File Photo

Businesses chomping at the bit to reopen
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Signs of retailers waking up from a COVID-19 induced slumber are starting to be seen as the provincial relaunch strategy hits its first stride on May 14.Shaggy-haired men and women ...
May 06, 2020 Julie Tracey says Bratt Pak has been inundated with calls for appointments as it gets set to reopen next week. (CHAT News photo).

Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution
The NBA says some players can voluntarily return to their team practice facilities starting on Friday, with some very specific conditions and only in places where local and state governments have sign...
May 06, 2020