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Ceremony to be held today for service members who died in helicopter crash

CFB TRENTON, Ont. - The Canadian military is to hold a special ramp ceremony today at Canadian Forces Base Trenton to repatriate remains of a service member and honour all six who died in a ...

May 06, 2020

National chief calls COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan alarming

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says an outbreak of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's far north is alarming.Perry Bellegarde notes there's been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and a...

May 05, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Premier thanks Saskatchewan for COVID-19 efforts ahead of phased approach to normality

PRINCE ALBERT, SK - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe delivered a strong message of thanks to the public Wednesday evening recounting how far the province had come in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.And...

Apr 23, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (file photo/CJME News Staff)

Support "astronomical" says Red Deer woman who lost three in Nova Scotia shootings

RED DEER, AB - A Red Deer woman says she is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support she and her family have received since the tragic loss of her sister, brother-in-law and niece in last wee...

Apr 22, 2020 Emily Tuck, Aaron Tuck and Jolene Oliver (Photo supplied)

Downtown YMCA dismisses social media reports about potential closure

Medicine Hat, AB--The downtown YMCA is issuing a community statement after reports started circulating on social media that the branch would be closing later this summer.The statement was released by ...

Apr 13, 2020 File photo

Father of Humboldt Bronco disappointed Saskatchewan has relaxed trucking rules

REGINA - A father whose son was killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's worried Saskatchewan's move to relax some trucking rules during the COVID-19 outbreak may me...

Mar 31, 2020

Hatters join together to give kids a celebration not to be forgotten

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The COVID-19 pandemic has closed the door on large gatherings of kids but the efforts of a Medicine Hat woman has opened up a whole new way to celebrate a children's birthdays while...

Mar 29, 2020 Redcliff resident Madeline Worrell, 6, jumps and waves to the two dozen well wishers parading by her home on Saturday. (CHAT News photo)

Flying the flag: One Hatter's effort to soften hard edge of global pandemic

MEDICINE HAT, AB - With one gloved hand firmly gripped on a home-made flag pole flying the maple leaf, Mike Howkins snaps a salute to every trucker who approaches the South Ridge Drive overpass along ...

Mar 28, 2020

Construction sites taking precautionary measures

The Medicine Hat Construction Association is working closely with officials to ensure the safety and well-being of all construction workers in the city."Increased disinfecting of surfaces, tools, and ...

Mar 27, 2020

The demand for beef is sky high

MEDICINE HAT-- We have all seen the empty store shelves throughout the city.During this crisis, people have been stocking up on food and other supplies.Local retailers admit they are struggling to kee...

Mar 26, 2020