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newsdesk@medicinehatnews The province launched a new 10-year cancer strategy Tuesday. Figures included in the report demonstrate an anticipated increase in cancer rates in Alberta by 86 per cent between 2019 and 2040. The 70,687 Albertans living with cancer in 2019 is expected to climb to as many as 131,660 in that 20-year period. Cancer cases

[email protected] @ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks' shovels only worked one way Wednesday night.

Moving forward the Veiner Centre says it is focused on expanding intergenerational programming, as well as service of its subsidized transportation program.--NEWS FILE

Colorado Rockies' Tyler Freeman puts down a bunt to drive in a run from third base against Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Canada to face South Africa in knockout stage of World Cup Canada will face South Africa on Sunday in Los Angeles in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. South Africa upset South Korea 1-0 in

newsdesk@medicinehatnews An SUV crashed into two businesses on Dunmore Road on Wednesday afternoon. One person was seen being treated by an emergency crew. Witnesses reported the SUV drove through a parking stall and up onto the sidewalk. From there it hit a business and rebounded off, striking a mailbox, a second additional business and a

Where does the inspiration for an exhibit come from? I often start by looking at what story I might be able to tell with what we have right here in our collections. The Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre holds a tremendous range of artifacts, artworks, photographs and archival records. It is a wonderful collection to

zmason@medicinehatnews Next week, emerging country star Waylon Wyatt will arrive in Medicine Hat as he kicks off what will be his very first world tour. The 19-year-old from the tiny town of Hackett, Arkansas catapulted into country stardom after sharing videos of his music three years ago. Since then, he’s been hard at work –

OTTAWA — Canada is now eligible to participate in the Eurovision song contest after CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union. In last fall’s federal budget, the government said it was looking at getting Canada into the international song contest. Eurovision, which has been running for decades, features performers from various countries

bwagner@medicinehatnews Two Hinton residents are facing several charges after Alberta RCMP seized suspected fentanyl, firearms and stolen property, according to police. The Hinton RCMP general investigation section, or GIS, started the investigation in April. Police say it focused on suspected drug trafficking in the Hinton area. On May 29, officers executed a search warrant at