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February 22, 2024
MICHAEL STRONG 1984 ~ MICHAEL STRONG ~ 2024 With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Strong, ending his battle with cancer in Medicine Hat on February 6th, 2024, at the age of 39 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his soulmate and life partner, Stephanie (Greene); his beloved son, Xander; ... Read More »
Peiyun Chien leads by two strokes after first round of the LPGA Thailand tournament
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) – Peiyun Chien shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA Tour event in Thailand, the first of three tournaments on the LPGA’s Asian swing. The 33-year-old Taiwanese player had an eagle, seven birdies and a bogey on the Siam Country Club ... Read More »
Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Dani Alves, one of the most successful soccer players of his generation, was found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and sentenced to four years and six months in prison on Thursday. Besides disgracing the former Brazil and Barcelona right back, the conviction was applauded in Spain as ... Read More »
Maple Leaf Foods reports $9.3M Q4 loss compared with $41.5M loss a year earlier
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a fourth-quarter loss of $9.3 million compared with a loss of $41.5 million a year earlier. The meat processor says the loss amounted to eight cents per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31 compared with a loss of 34 cents per share in its fourth quarter ... Read More »
Grocery and drugstore retailer Loblaw reports Q4 profit and revenue up from year ago
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Loblaw Cos. Ltd. reported its fourth-quarter profit and sales rose compared with year ago. The grocery and drugstore retailer says it earned a profit available to common shareholders of $541 million or $1.72 per diluted share for the quarter ended Dec. 30. The result compared with a profit of $529 million or ... Read More »
Teck Resources reports Q4 profit up and record copper production
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year earlier as it ramped up operations at its Quebrada Blanca mine and produced a record amount of copper. The Vancouver-based mining company says it earned a profit attributable to shareholders of $483 million or 92 cents per diluted share for the ... Read More »
Quebecor reports Q4 profit and revenue up, raises quarterly dividend
MONTREAL – Quebecor Inc. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago. The company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 32.5 cents per share, up from 30 cents. The increased payment came as Quebecor says it earned net income attributable to shareholders of ... Read More »
Close-up on Co-op Place: Life skills, career options await
The person I was when I started my first job at 15 years old to the person I am now three years later, has come a long way with her confidence and abilities in the hospitality industry. When I started working at Co-op Place, my role on the food and beverage team was making popcorn. ... Read More »
AHS set to raise parking rates across province, including MH Regional Hospital
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Parking fees at Alberta Health Services facilities are slated to increase April 1, due to inflation. The exact increase will vary from market to market, said AHS, but visitors can expect an average increase of $0.75 in large markets and $0.50 in smaller markets. The coming increase impacts Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Leduc, St. ... Read More »
Nominations for inaugural Top 7 Over 70 awards open Monday
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A nomination period to recognize the remarkable achievements of local seniors opens next week as the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is getting ready to host its inaugural Top 7 Over 70 Gala. The awards celebrate seven individuals who have made significant contributions to their community to respective fields after the age of 70. ... Read More »
Cubs process over results mindset carries them into playoffs with fresh feel
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs’ approach to the 2023-24 season mirrors the quote famously attributed to American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” After back-to-back years of falling short in the South finals, the Cubs came into this season with a mindset of focusing more on the process than going ... Read More »
