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US to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier there
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said Friday, as President Joe Biden made ...
Aug 02, 2024
Osprey presence multiplies at Athletic Park
A pair of Osprey have taken up residence at Medicine Hat's Athletic Park.They now have at least one baby up in their nest in the light near the dugout of the Mavericks baseball team.Mecah Klem, a wild...
Aug 02, 2024
Tips for a smoother trip through Canada-US border
Heading into a long weekend, travel to and from the United States is expected to increase. The Canadian Border Services Agency advises that early morning travel is the best time to avoid wait times, w...
Aug 02, 2024
Two from Lethbridge sentenced for failing to provide necessaries of life to infant
Prison sentences have been handed down in connection to the treatment of a newborn in Lethbridge, Alta.In July, a 33-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man each received sentences on different dates. In...
Aug 02, 2024
ASIRT release additional details on shooting in Medicine Hat
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was directed to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 27.Medicine Hat Police Service received a 911 call from a civilian...
Aug 02, 2024
Roughriders won't underestimate winless Elks as Tre Ford starts for Edmonton
REGINA - The Edmonton Elks have yet to win a game this season but the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't about to underestimate their opponent heading into Saturday's CFL clash at Mosaic Stadium. The Rid...
Aug 02, 2024
N.S. Black community prays for wounded, including 17-year-old girl, shot at reunion
HALIFAX - A week after shots were fired during a reunion of former residents of a historic Black community in Halifax, a teenager remains in hospital with a bullet in her body, and a local church has ...
Aug 02, 2024
Lefty pitcher Ryan Yarbrough reports to Blue Jays, active against Yankees
TORONTO - Left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough has reported to the Toronto Blue Jays and will be active Friday against the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays acquired the reliever from the Los Angeles Dodg...
Aug 02, 2024
Canada's Masse wins bronze in women's 200m backstroke at Paris Games
PARIS - Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse has won a bronze medal in women's 200-metre backstroke at the Olympic Games in Paris. The 28-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., is the first Canadian swimmer to win an O...
Aug 02, 2024
Jury reaches split verdict in baby abandonment case
A jury reached a split verdict Friday in the case of a mother charged with abandoning her newborn in subfreezing temperatures after giving birth in the woods. Jurors found 27-year-old Alexandra Eckers...
Aug 02, 2024