LONDON – In a brutal daylight attack which raised fears that terrorism had returned to London, two men with butcher knives hacked another man to death near a military barracks Wednesday before police wounded them in a shootout. In a shocking video broadcast on British TV, one man gestured with bloodied hands, waving a butcher
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RT @MHMTheatre: Snow White And the Magnificant Seven Dwarves... Auditions TONIGHT and Tomorrow http://t.co/4lf9nSgIFO In the wake of a deadly tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma community, Medicine Hat’s director of emergency management said now is the time to look at personal safety procedures locally.With tornadoes being a regular occurrence – albeit... Read More »
16 hours agoFollowing the regulatory approval of Wild Rose I and II as well as Medicine Hat’s municipal wind project, the Alberta Utilities Commission has given the go ahead to the 120 megawatt Peace Butte windfarm. The $200 million... Read More »
16 hours agoGenetic testing may help to save a life but result in employment discrimination and difficulties getting life and health insurance, says the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness.Local 19-year-old Bailee Richardson has a 50/50 chance of carrying the ... Read More »
16 hours agoThis week’s Your Community Sports page features a wide array of activities thanks to some fantastic submissions sent in from readers.From taekwondo to football and plenty of others in between, the variety of sporting pursuits in... Read More »
16 hours agoAmid dozens of camping trailers and hundreds of motorcycles, Medicine Hat’s motocross riders had plenty to smile about as their home track’s big weekend came to an end. Yes, there were some strong finishes during the Southern... Read More »
16 hours agoA back-and-forth game ended with the Eagle Butte Talons on top. The Talons got the final run of a 13-12 win against Crescent Heights in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday at Jefferies Park. Brendan Patterson... Read More »
16 hours agoAuditions for this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park production are set for tonight at Medicine Hat College. Auditions will take place in Room S-141, beginning at 6:30 p.m. An audition piece is welcome, but not required. “The... Read More »
16 hours agoThis season of Monday Night at the Movies wraps next week with “Midnight’s Children.” Co-written by Salman Rushdie and Deepa Mehta and based on Rushdie’s novel, the film explores a pivotal time in India’s history. The film... Read More »
5 days agoCalling Canadians dull and monotone, Fandango says he’s going to bring some excitement to Medicine Hat on May 26. “I’m going to bring a little bit of personality, a little bit of colour and a little bit of charisma, because I know a lot of the Canadian people are kind of dull, right?” Fandango said last ... Read More »
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The turbines are going to be in the ocean and not on the land.... Read More »
"I don’t celebrate my birthday and do not enjoy it. Why will you not respect my wishes? It’s my day to do as I see fit."... Read More »
Slade....Conflict of interest? PDD's who have dedicated themselves for providing positive outcomes for people with dd ar... Read More »
2009 2010 2011 2012 and set for end of 2013 meanwhile in sur he has another grow op on the go to pay his lawyer...... Read More »Tuesday’s Conservative caucus speech by Prime Minister Stephen Harper may have been open to the media but it failed to provide insight into what transpired to see his chief of staff resign over the weekend.It was, in short, a classic political dodge on display.Sure, the requisite “accountability” and “transparency” claims were made ... Read More »
16 hours agoThe French government’s proposal to build wind farms off the coast of Normandy, including Juno Beach, where so many allied soldiers died freeing that country from Nazi tyranny, is an affront to all Canadians.The French government is asking for feedback on the proposal from representatives of the allied nations who took part ... Read More »
16 hours agoThe horror stories surrounding the Sunrise Garden seniors’ home in Brooks have made headlines around the province and beyond. Led by Strathmore-Brooks MLA Jason Hale, there are reports of physical and mental abuse of residents, nutritional issues and neglect of care. Stories include a patient left in his own vomit, uncooked meat ... Read More »
2 days agoRe: “‘Left wing media biased’ in Duffy case,” May 18. Can you believe LaVar Payne? He knows nothing about Duffy but has “heard stories” about Justin Trudeau. He says the CBC is biased. They have a lot to hide. Huh? Once again Mr. Payne has attempted to shift the blame so that ... Read More »
16 hours agoHockey Alberta’s decision to ban bodychecking for those players 11 and 12 years old is long overdue. In a perfect world, checks are clean with no intent to injure, but reality is different. The act of checking often degenerates into an effort to either temporarily or permanently remove another player from the ... Read More »
16 hours agoWe are writing to publicly recognize and thank our 12 foundations in AHS South Zone and all auxiliaries for their continuous efforts to enhance health care services in the communities they serve. Foundations and auxiliaries are important partners of AHS and we are grateful for their support. Raising more than $4.2 million ... Read More »
16 hours agoTicked OffAt dog owners who leave their barking dogs in their back yards or their garage where they howl all day long while the owners are at work.Ticked OffI bought an item from a home-based business and it said “satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.” I wanted a refund and was made ... Read More »
2 days agoTicked OffOur MP says he is fine with mailout attacks on the Liberals. Please don’t waste money by sending us the garbage.Ticked OffThat the general population is losing the battle against terrorism by allowing themselves to become subjects of paranoia.Ticked OffWhen are the freight engines going to be redesigned so they don’t ... Read More »
7 days agoTickled PinkWith the political cartoons by Greg Perry.Tickled PinkWith the columns by Alex McCuaig; wisdom, insight and the courage to write good stuff.Ticked OffAll of a sudden three businesses come forward with “safety concerns” about the Box Springs location? Where were they long before this when discussions started ages ago? Thiscity councilneeds ... Read More »
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