Author Archives:
Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew. The 57-year-ol...
Jun 07, 2021
Medicine Hat Police respond to social media concerns about suspicious people in Ross Glen
Medicine Hat, AB- The Medicine Hat Police Service has released a statement following concerns on social media about a suspicious group of people reported in and around the Ross Glen area.According to ...
Jun 07, 2021
Premier will introduce motion for referendum question on equalization to go to voters this fall
Premier Jason Kenney will introduce a motion in the legislature today to put a referendum question on equalization on the ballot for the municipal elections this fall.Kenney says Albertans will be hea...
Jun 07, 2021
Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to take a phased approach to welcoming back international visitors as pandemic restrictions loosen. Trudeau says he expects hig...
Jun 07, 2021
NWHL's Toronto Six name Mark Joslin as second head coach in franchise history
TORONTO - The National Women's Hockey League's Toronto Six have named Mark Joslin as the second head coach in franchise history. Joslin takes over for Digit Murphy, who will remain as team president. ...
Jun 07, 2021
Judge dismisses charter application of pastor on trial for violating health orders
EDMONTON - A judge has ruled that the religious freedoms of an Alberta pastor who is on trial for violating COVID-19 regulations were not violated. Pastor James Coates made a charter application in re...
Jun 07, 2021
Five southern Albertan communities get funding for asset management
COALDALE, AB - The federal government is assisting 21 Albertan communities in updating their asset management practices.The funding through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is meant to re...
Jun 07, 2021
New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite”
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES - Summer movies are finally starting t...
Jun 07, 2021
Police Point Park hosting yoga class, card painting session
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Police Point Park is hosting two activities this week aimed at improving health and wellness.On Thursday, June 10, a beginner's yoga class will take place in the park. It will inclu...
Jun 07, 2021
Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault says sweeping updates to the Broadcasting Act will not cover pornography or sexually exploitive content online. Guilbeault told a parliamentary committee t...
Jun 07, 2021