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Elder disappointed no consequences for woman accused of racist Facebook posts
FLIN FLON, Man. - A First Nations elder who led mediation circles after a social media post called for violence against Indigenous people says she is disappointed one of three women arrested has not f...
Jul 30, 2020
Connor Hellebuyck backstops Jets to 4-1 win over Canucks in NHL exhibition play
EDMONTON - The Winnipeg Jets, backed by the razor-sharp goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck, overcame a sloppy first period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in exhibition play Wednesday. Hellebuyck batt...
Jul 29, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC wins 14th straight to tie a pair of NBA 2K League records
TORONTO - Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC tied a pair of NBA 2K League records with its 14th straight win Wednesday, but it didn't come easy against a defiant Kings Guard Gaming. Toronto (14-0) sque...
Jul 29, 2020
As Advertised: Pearson throws five shutout innings but Blue Jays fall to Nats
WASHINGTON - Highly-touted pitching prospect Nate Pearson was as advertised in his big-league debut for the Blue Jays on Wednesday night, but the Washington Nationals spoiled Toronto's home ...
Jul 29, 2020
NHL Roundup: Point has two goals, two assists as Bolts blank Panthers 5-0
TORONTO - Brayden Point had two goals and two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the Florida Panthers 5-0 Wednesday in an NHL exhibition game. Nikita Kucherov also had two goals and added an a...
Jul 29, 2020
Randy Rainbow memoir to be released in late 2021
NEW YORK - Randy Rainbow's first book is very much about Randy Rainbow. St. Martin's Press announced Wednesday that Rainbow's memoir "Playing With Myself" is scheduled for release late in 2021. The Em...
Jul 29, 2020
Prairie Drive house fire quickly extinguished
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat firefighters were called to a small house fire on Prairie Drive this afternoon. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and there were no injuries to report. Firefi...
Jul 29, 2020
Safety key to enjoying the South Saskatchewan River, says local paddling club
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The sun is up and the water levels are down to a safe level - an equation which nearly always adds up to more Hatters taking to the South Saskatchewan River.But while the president ...
Jul 29, 2020
Manitoba First Nation takes first steps to get jurisdiction over children in care
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba First Nation has begun the process of creating its own child welfare system under controversial federal legislation that allows Indigenous groups to enact their own laws. Op...
Jul 29, 2020
Local school divisions discuss at home and in school learning
MEDICINE HAT, AB - There continues to be many questions and concerns from parents about the return of their kids to school in a little over a month.In a Facebook live Q and A with Education Minister A...
Jul 29, 2020