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Cubs decline to renew contracts of co-head coaches Leipert, Gaetan
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Despite coming off their best season in recent memory, the Medicine Hat Cubs have decided to part ways with both of their co-head coaches.On Friday night, the Cubs announced via soc...
Apr 20, 2020 Medicine Hat Cubs co-head coaches J.D. Gaetan (second from left) and Steve Leipert (middle) will not return to the team in 2020-21 (Photo courtesy of Medicine Hat Cubs)
Staff to be increased at continuing care facilities, Medicine Hat still at 15 cases
Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced more measures to stem the tide of outbreaks at continuing care facilities in the province.In an effort to address pressures on continue care facilities, increas...
Apr 20, 2020
MLB players say pay shouldn't be cut if empty ballparks
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Their anger was stoked l...
Apr 20, 2020
WATCH: Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update
Coming up at 3:30 p.m.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19. She will be joined by Jitendra Prasad, chief program officer, contracting, procurement and suppl...
Apr 20, 2020
Pandemic strikes at a pivotal time in women's professional hockey
Women's professional hockey, already in upheaval, is facing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jayna Hefford, the leader of the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (P...
Apr 20, 2020
Trudeau promises stockpile policies to get overhaul to prevent waste
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will avoid destroying valuable medical equipment from the national stockpile from now on by making sure it gets used before it expires. Trudeau told ...
Apr 20, 2020
Warner Bros. delays many releases including 'The Batman'
LOS ANGELES - Warner Bros. is delaying a batch of theatrical releases including "The Batman" and "The Sopranos" prequel "The Many Saints of Newark." The studio says Monday that "The Sopranos" film wil...
Apr 20, 2020
Residents maintaining physical distancing but warm weather a concern
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The weather is sunny and temperatures are in the double digits for the first time since October, drawing many home-bound Hatters out of their houses and into the community. But city...
Apr 20, 2020 MHPS Insp. Brent Secondiak says residents have been following physical distancing protocols but warmer weather a concern. (CHAT News photo)
County of Newell closes facilities
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The County of Newell has closed its facilities until further notice to better ensure the safety and health of everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.The county posted the notice on i...
Apr 20, 2020
Blue-chip NFL prospects Gallimore, Claypool top CFL scouting bureau list
TORONTO - Oklahoma defensive lineman Neville Gallimore and Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool - both blue-chip prospects for this week's NFL draft - top the final CFL scouting bureau top-20 list....
Apr 20, 2020