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Canada to invest in satellite technology to connect rural, remote areas
OTTAWA - The federal government is making a big funding announcement Wednesday alongside a Canadian company that's developing satellite technology to expand hig...
Jul 23, 2019
Cooper, Wright showcasing skills at plate & on mound for Mavericks stretch drive
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Baseball's dual-threat of a hot bat and a valuable throwing arm are hard to come by, that is unless you're the Medicine Hat Mavericks.With the first half of the WCBL season behind t...
Jul 23, 2019 Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin
Tone Broke comes from third to capture Prince of Wales Stakes race
FORT ERIE, Ont. - Tone Broke came from deep stretch to win the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday night. Tone Broke, with Ricardo Santana Jr., aboard, stood third before coming on to pass...
Jul 23, 2019
Margaret Atwood on Booker Prize longlist for 'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel
LONDON - Canadian Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood is a contender again for the coveted fiction trophy. Atwood won in 2000 for "The Blind Assassin" and is nominated for "The Testaments," ...
Jul 23, 2019
Pet owner speaking out after dog survives ingesting drugs on pathway
MEDICINE HAT, AB - In just a year and a half, Bella the silver lab has used her nose to to explore her world alongside her owner Bonnie Reese.But while on a walk on the South East Hill off-leash area ...
Jul 23, 2019 Photo courtesy of Colton McKee
Cubs unveil new look, new captain on Monday
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Cubs are entering a new era this season.Monday evening, the team unveiled its new look jerseys for the coming season, and named Tavin Stadnicki as the captain for t...
Jul 23, 2019 Members of the Medicine Hat Cubs pose for a photo in new jerseys at a press conference Monday night (Facebook photo: Medicine Hat Cubs)
Stampede focuses on safety for attendees, volunteers and employees
MEDICINE HAT, AB -- The Medicine Hat Stampede is coming up on Wednesday, and on Tuesday the festival started to take shape.Roughly 175 workers gathered at the grounds, setting up the 132nd edition of ...
Jul 23, 2019
Martin cards opening round 74, eight shots back
RED DEER, AB - Becky Martin believes her best is yet to come at the Canadian Women's Amateur Championship after carding an opening round 74 (+2) at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club."There are good...
Jul 23, 2019 Photo courtesy: RD News Now
Puerto Rico gov will not seek reelection, but won't resign
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossell said Sunday evening that he will not resign in the face of public furor over an obscenity-laced leaked online chat, but he will not seek reelec...
Jul 23, 2019
Ottawa says meetings to take place Friday over disputed land deal in Oka
FREDERICTON - The federal government says meetings are planned Friday with officials in Oka, Que., and the neighbouring Mohawk community of Kanesatake in a dispute over a proposed ...
Jul 23, 2019