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Quebec's anti-corruption unit issues apology to member of legislature for 2017 arrest
Quebec's anti-corruption unit is apologizing to Independent legislature member Guy Ouellette for arresting him in October 2017 for allegedly leaking sensitive documents about an investigation to the m...
Jun 10, 2021

Berm walks in Lions and Strathcona Island Parks
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program wants you to experience the berms in Lions and Strathcona Island Parks and learn about the surrounding riparian areas.The program is hosting Th...
Jun 10, 2021

Macron to reduce French military troops in Africa's Sahel
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the future reduction of France's military presence fighting Islamic extremism in Africa's Sahel region. In a news conference, Macron...
Jun 10, 2021

New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin set to cross floor from Greens to Liberals
OTTAWA - Two sources say New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin is set to join the Liberal caucus, leaving the Greens with just two lawmakers in the House of Commons. The move comes amid internal rifts in the ...
Jun 10, 2021

Supreme Court won't hear bid to challenge thalidomide settlement
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to challenge approval of a settlement agreement for Canadians born with birth defects because of the drug thalidomide. The Federal Court approv...
Jun 10, 2021

Oilers' McDavid, Leafs' Matthews, Avs' MacKinnon named Hart Trophy finalists
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named the finalists for the 2021 Hart Trophy. Th...
Jun 10, 2021

Power outage in Southridge
UPDATE from City of Medicine Hat at 11:17 a.m.: Power is restored to all but 14 customers. Crews are working to replace a transformer on Sprague Way, though efforts are slowed with current weather con...
Jun 10, 2021

More funding for Waterfront District Vibrancy Development Incentive
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The first round of the Waterfront District Vibrancy Development Incentive is fully subscribed and now more money is available.Invest Medicine Hat and the City of Medicine Hat are an...
Jun 10, 2021

Budget officer says Liberals' student aid revamp may cost more than estimated
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office is estimating that the Liberals' revamped student-aid package could end up costing half-a-billion dollars more than government expects. The Liberals proposed a...
Jun 10, 2021

Liberals table bill to make criminal pardons quicker, cheaper
OTTAWA - The federal government is tabling legislation to make it easier and less expensive to obtain a criminal pardon. Introduced in the House of Commons this morning, the bill to amend the Criminal...
Jun 10, 2021