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Shapovalov downs Auger-Aliassime in all-Canadian match at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Expectations were sky-high for a tough, competitive first-round U.S. Open rematch between rising Canadian stars Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov. The outcome was anything but that...
Aug 29, 2019
Coco's comeback: Gauff erases deficits to win US Open debut
NEW YORK - Here's how new all of this is to Coco Gauff: She didn't quite realize she only has to play every other day at the U.S. Open. "I'm still used to playing juniors," the American said with a ch...
Aug 29, 2019
Chisholm bracing for surge in sledge hockey players
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Four years ago, it was an idea.Today, it's turned into arguably the most popular inclusive sports program offered in the Gas City.Sledge hockey participation numbers are seeing a dr...
Aug 29, 2019
Donaldson returns to Toronto with Braves for first time since 2018 trade
TORONTO - Josh Donaldson didn't want to let emotions dictate his response to the trade last September that capped his months-long, relationship-straining saga with the Toronto Blue Jays. But...
Aug 29, 2019
Teachers preparing classrooms for first day of school
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Teachers in Medicine Hat are putting the finishing touches on their classrooms ahead of the first day of school on Tuesday.Staff at Herald School have been busy throughout the month...
Aug 29, 2019 Jaelynn Funk examines her classroom at Herald School on Thursday, August 29. (Photo by Colton McKee)
APARC hosting book sale this weekend to raise funds
Medicine Hat, AB - If you're looking for a good read for the long weekend, the Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre is the place to go. They are hosting their third annual book sale on Saturday, August 31s...
Aug 29, 2019 Donated books for APARC's annual book sale (Photo by Colton McKee)
Simmonds hopes to hear boos from Flyers fans when he returns to Philadelphia
TORONTO - Wayne Simmonds hopes he gets booed. The rugged, heart-and-soul winger spent the better part of eight seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, battling for the crest on&...
Aug 29, 2019
Ottawa gives Quebec $250 million to cover costs related to asylum seeker influx
QUEBEC - The federal government is giving Quebec $250 million in compensation for costs the province incurred following the influx of asylum seekers across the U.S. border. Quebec's immigration m...
Aug 29, 2019
Mavericks and Little League announce partnership
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Little League baseball in Medicine Hat will be moving to a new level starting this fall.The Medicine Hat Mavericks have partnered with Medicine Hat Little League association to help...
Aug 29, 2019 The Medicine Hat Mavericks and Medicine Hat little League are partnering to help grow baseball in Medicine Hat - submitted photo
Brew the years: Beer fans 'CANvention' opens in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In middle school, Dan Scoglietti rode his bike through Chicago, picking up old beer cans with his twin brother, Ed. It was an odd hobby for a pre-teen in the 1970s that turned into...
Aug 29, 2019