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Alberta expands electronics recycling pilot
The Alberta Government says it is kick-starting an expanded electronics recycling project that will support job creation, grow the economy and help municipalities divert more reusable material from la...
May 11, 2020
Indulge with no regrets on "National Eat What You Want Day"
If you're looking for a reason to indulge in your favourite foods, look no further. Today is National Eat What You Want Day.Observed every year on May 11, the day was created to give people a much-des...
May 11, 2020
Runway work to begin next month at Red Deer Regional Airport
Officials at Red Deer Regional Airport have announced that refurbishment of their secondary runway will get underway early next month.On Monday, airport officials noted the tender has been awarded to ...
May 11, 2020
Alberta sees lowest COVID-19 increase in a month
As of Monday, Alberta is reporting a total of 73 hospitalizations related to COVID-19, including 12 patients in intensive care. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta Chief Medical Office of Health, says 4,659 pe...
May 11, 2020
California sheriff says inmates tried to infect themselves
LOS ANGELES - Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authori...
May 11, 2020
Mike Weir ready to take on Champions Tour as 50th birthday approaches
As far as Mike Weir is concerned, 50 is the new 20. The Canadian golfing legend will reach his half-century mark on Tuesday and qualify to join the PGA Tour Champions, the senior circuit for professio...
May 11, 2020
Curling has several challenges to overcome as sport looks ahead to next season
Before the pandemic hit, the last great Canadian sporting hurrah was one of the strongest editions of the Tim Hortons Brier in recent memory. Fans would pack Kingston's Leon's Centre for games&nb...
May 11, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 11
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
May 11, 2020
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes goes virtual this month
Organizers hope hundreds or more eager participants won't let a pandemic stop them from signing up for this year's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.Although it will be done virtually, there's still oppo...
May 11, 2020
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players' union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend...
May 11, 2020