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Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' gets AFI Fest premiere
LOS ANGELES - Clint Eastwood's film "Richard Jewell" is having its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in November. The American Film Institute announced Tuesday that the film had been added...
Oct 08, 2019
Sharks bring back 40-year-old Patrick Marleau for 2nd stint
Patrick Marleau is returning to San Jose. General manager Doug Wilson announced Tuesday that the Sharks' all-time leader in games, goals and points is returning to his original team with a one-year, $...
Oct 08, 2019
Prairie Rose School Division reports increased enrolment compared to projections
DUNMORE, AB - Prairie Rose School Division is reporting a slight increase in the number of students enrolled at its schools this year, compared to earlier predictions.During its board meeting Tuesday ...
Oct 08, 2019 The Prairie Rose School Division meets Tuesday afternoon in Dunmore (Photo by Bob Schneider)
Local political scientist responds to leaders' debate
Medicine Hat, AB - While the debate may have helped some undecided voters across the county, that doesn't seem to be the case here in Medicine Hat.Jim Groom, a political science instructor with the Me...
Oct 08, 2019 (Photo from Canadian Press)
Police: 3 suspected of killing witness at Dallas cop's trial
DALLAS - Three Louisiana men are suspected in the killing of a witness who testified at the murder trial of a former Dallas police officer, authorities said Tuesday, cautioning that the killing had no...
Oct 08, 2019
Viewership up, but format questions remain for leaders' debates
OTTAWA - The viewership for Monday's leaders' debate was far higher than contests in the last election, despite complaints that the format favoured conflict over substance. Numbers provided by the med...
Oct 08, 2019
Toronto FC beats Columbus and earns home game in first round of MLS playoffs
TORONTO - Decision day worked out nicely for Toronto FC on Sunday. Toronto came into the final day of the MLS regular season in sixth place, needing to beat Columbus and have D.C. United and the New Y...
Oct 08, 2019
Dismal Vancouver Whitecaps season ends with 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake
VANCOUVER - After capping a disappointing season with yet another loss, the Vancouver Whitecaps are turning their attention to the future. The 'Caps (8-16-10) dropped a 1-0 decision to Real Salt Lake ...
Oct 08, 2019
11 cases of whooping cough confirmed in Lethbridge & Raymond in the last week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is urging parents to get themselves and their children immunized to prevent the spread of infections.In just the last week, they have confirmed 11 new ca...
Oct 08, 2019 Alberta Health Services logo.
Former broadcaster receives 18 months in prison for Medicine Hat bank robberies
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A former broadcaster who made national headlines after robbing two banks in Medicine Hat in 2017 will be serving additional time in prison.Stephen Vogelsang, 56, was sentenced to 18...
Oct 08, 2019 Medicine Hat Provincial Court - File photo