NEW YORK (AP) – “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix becomes the latest celebrity to take on the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical, “Chicago.” The show comes at a good time for Madix, who found out in the past year that her longtime partner and “Vanderpump Rules” co-star Tom Sandoval was cheating on ... Read More »
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The head of a minor hockey association in Newfoundland says some teams have been practising end-of-game handshakes despite a ban on the custom for many amateur teams. Brock Seaward, president of the Port aux Basques Minor Hockey Association, says about a dozen games in western Newfoundland have ended with handshakes between ... Read More »
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The 75th Emmy Awards will be studded with cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen beloved shows throughout television history. “All in the Family,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Game of Thrones,” “Martin” and many more series will get the special treatment at Monday night’s ceremony at the Peacock Theater in ... Read More »
VANCOUVER – A Chinese company has signed a deal to invest $130 million in Solaris Resources Inc. that it plans to use to fund the development of its Warintza copper project in Ecuador. Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. will own about a 15 per cent stake in Solaris once the private placement of nearly 28.5 ... Read More »
WASHINGTON (AP) – First lady Jill Biden says her husband’s age is an “asset,” as President Joe Biden – at 81 already the oldest American leader in history – faces persistent questions from voters about his decision to seek another term. In an interview with MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” released Thursday, Jill Biden responded to those ... Read More »
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. – A youth has been charged after a seven-year-old was assaulted at a bus stop in Rocky Mountain House, Alta., last month. RCMP charged the 14-year-old with assault causing bodily harm after the Dec. 21 attack, after which the younger child was taken to a local hospital. Under the Youth Criminal ... Read More »
Canada’s men have been drawn in Pool A with Argentina, South Africa and Spain for the Perth Sevens later this month. The Jan. 26-28 Australian event is the third of eight stops on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, which has been rebranded as the HSBC SVNS this season. Thursday’s draw was held at HBF ... Read More »
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’ secretary treasurer says a major investment to decrease energy consumption within the division is saving more money than expected. Greg MacPherson presented on Tuesday presented to trustees a report from Johnson Controls on a $2.5-million investment the board made to reduce electricity and gas consumption. The report states ... Read More »
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Prairie Rose Public Schools has added another athletic option to its academy offerings. Prairie Rose announced Wednesday the opening of the South Alberta School of Softball which will launch this spring at Seven Persons School. The program will be open to girls in Grades 4-9 and be run under the guidance of coaches Mia ... Read More »
Ticked Off The Veiner Centre does a terrible job of cleaning the parking lot. Shouldn’t seniors be able to get out of their vehicle without the fear of falling on the ice? Sidewalks and driveways are cleared, but how are you supposed to safely manoeuvre from your car to the sidewalk when the parking spots ... Read More »