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City trying to break down barriers for people to be more physical active
Medicine Hat, AB - The city of Medicine Hat and the Family Leisure Centre are trying to get more young people engaged in physical activity with their new "Breaking Down Barriers" campaign.According to...
Oct 10, 2019 New interactive posters to promote "Breaking Down Barriers" (Photo by Bob Schneider)
Local real estate board welcomes changes after provincial council turfed
Medicine Hat, AB - The signs of dysfunction within the agency tasked with overseeing the real estate industry in Alberta were clear, according to the president of the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board (M...
Oct 10, 2019
Youth arrested in connection with alleged robbery
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat Police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old male in connection with a robbery at the Carry Drive 7-11 last week.According to police, the youth is in custody awaiting...
Oct 10, 2019
First Street Project nearing completion
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat says they're in the home stretch for a project that has caused delays and detours for many motorists in the city.The First Street Project, which sees crews ...
Oct 10, 2019 Crews continue their work on the First Street Southwest Thursday afternoon. The city says the work is expected to be finished in the coming weeks - Photo by Colton McKee
Advance polls open this weekend
Medicine Hat, AB - Although Election Day may still be over a week away, Canadians who have already made up their minds can get a head start this Thanksgiving weekend.Advance polls open Friday and run ...
Oct 10, 2019 closeup of an Elections Canada ballot - Dreamstime Stock image
Singh says NDP can 'work with the rest of Canada' to draw contrast with Bloc
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh looked to paint a bright orange line between his party and the Bloc Quebecois on Thursday, telling Quebecers that only the NDP would be able to land the things that ma...
Oct 10, 2019
Big Brothers, Big Sisters looking for younger mentors
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Big Brothers, Big Sisters has put the call out for more young people to step up and become mentors to children in need.And those involved in the program says the program has had an ...
Oct 10, 2019 Keaton Luker (left) plays a game of Kerplunk with his Big Brother Ty Moline Wednesday afternoon - Photo by Bob Schneider
Colorado jury clears Uber driver in passenger's death
DENVER - A Colorado jury on Thursday found an Uber driver not guilty of murder in last year's killing of a passenger that he said attacked him before he fired 10 shots at him. Jurors sided with Michae...
Oct 10, 2019
Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds
STUTTGART, Germany - Simone Biles won her fifth all-around title at the gymnastics world championships Thursday, underlining her status as the clear favourite for next year's Olympic gold medal. The U...
Oct 10, 2019
Cuba Gooding Jr. faces new charge in NYC sex misconduct case
NEW YORK - Cuba Gooding Jr. learned Thursday that he's facing a new undisclosed charge in his sexual misconduct case, a development that came as jury selection was set to begin for his trial. At a cou...
Oct 10, 2019