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Hardest-hit China, South Korea count 767 new virus cases
BEIJING - South Korea and China each reported hundreds more virus cases Thursday as the new illness persists in the worst-hit areas and spreads beyond borders. South Korea reported 334 more cases, bri...
Feb 26, 2020
As world scrambles, experts warn virus spread in US certain
NEW YORK - U.S. health officials warned Tuesday that the burgeoning coronavirus is certain to spread more widely in the country at some point, even as their counterparts in Europe and Asia scrambled t...
Feb 26, 2020
Surgeon says $100 million for Red Deer hospital expansion “a good start”
A local medical professional who's helped lead local advocacy efforts for Red Deer hospital expansion says Wednesday's announcement by the provincial government is a good start. Premier Jason Kenney a...
Feb 26, 2020
Jozy Altidore to captain Toronto in season opener in absence of Michael Bradley
Striker Jozy Altidore will likely wear the captain's armband in Michael Bradley's absence when Toronto FC opens the MLS regular season Saturday in San Jose. Bradley underwent ankle surgery on Jan...
Feb 26, 2020
Johnston “excited beyond words” for hospital expansion funding
One of city council's most passionate advocates for Red Deer hospital is overjoyed to see it will finally be happening. Last week, Ken Johnston said the long-time absence of provincial government fund...
Feb 26, 2020
A look at carbon prices across the country
OTTAWA - As of Jan. 1, every Canadian and all Canadian businesses are paying a price on carbon. The federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act means provinces that do not have their own price on pol...
Feb 26, 2020
Court sides with Trump in 'sanctuary cities' grant fight
NEW YORK - The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to co-operate with U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal appeals court in New York rule...
Feb 26, 2020
Oilers acquire Athanasiou, Senators deal Pageau ahead of NHL trade deadline
Ken Holland has watched his players grind through 62 regular-season games. The general manager of the Edmonton Oilers hopes Monday's moves prior to the NHL trade deadline help push them over the&...
Feb 26, 2020
Canada's Celeste Dao wins first collegiate event, leads Georgia to title
Georgia Bulldogs women's golf coach Josh Brewer has long believed that Celeste Dao is a special player. She proved him right this week. Dao, from Notre-Dame-de-L'Ile-Perrot, Que., won the Gold Ru...
Feb 26, 2020
RDC Queens hockey player investigated for using racial slur during game
A Red Deer College Queens hockey player was forced to apologize after reportedly using a racial slur towards an opponent. The incident occurred during a game between the Queens and SAIT Trojans on Feb...
Feb 26, 2020