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No change in Medicine Hat's COVID-19 stats
There are two active cases of COVID-19 in Medicine Hat on Wednesday.Medicine Hat now has had 1,263 total cases - the two active, 1,239 recovered and there have been 22 deaths.There are no new cases in...
Jul 07, 2021

Former Montrealer among deceased in Florida condo collapse; three Canadians missing
MONTREAL - The first Canadian victim identified in the collapse of a South Florida condominium is a former Montrealer. Ingrid "Itty" Ainsworth, 66, died in the collapse in late June along with her hus...
Jul 07, 2021

Great Big Paddle back on Saturday after taking 2020 off
MEDICINE HAT, AB - On Saturday, upwards of 100 people will be taking in the incredible sights along the South Saskatchewan River as the Medicine Hat Paddling Club and Tourism Medicine Hat are hosting ...
Jul 07, 2021

South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term
NKANDLA, South Africa (AP) - Former South African president Jacob Zuma left his home late Wednesday night to turn himself in to authorities to serve a 15-month prison term, his foundation has confirme...
Jul 07, 2021

England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the rebound after his initial penalty w...
Jul 07, 2021

England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the rebound after his initial penalty w...
Jul 07, 2021

Climate change made B.C., Alberta heat wave 150 times more likely, study concludes
A recent heat wave in Western Canada that blew past records and contributed to hundreds of deaths could not have happened without climate change, an international group of scientists has concluded. An...
Jul 07, 2021

Can't watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC
NEW YORK (AP) - More than 8 million people took in Fourth of July fireworks on television this year, watching NBC's coverage of the Macy's New York City celebration in one of two helpings. The two-hou...
Jul 07, 2021

Trudeau noncommittal on TRC's call for Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation
OTTAWA - Some experts say the naming of Canada's first Indigenous governor general could give the federal government a timely opportunity to tackle a key recommendation of the Truth and Reconciliation...
Jul 07, 2021

Nurses union rep says government's proposed 3 per cent salary cut a 'punch to the gut'
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta's finance minister wants to roll back nurses' wages to get help the province's finances on track.Travis Toews says the province respects the role nurses played during the pa...
Jul 07, 2021