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Olds College receives donation of purebred Red Angus herd
Olds College will now be home to a purebred herd of Red Angus cattle.College officials say it's thanks to a generous donation of 10 Red Angus heifer calves from the Canadian Red Angus Promotion Societ...
Oct 19, 2020
AHS online sessions help residents understand nutrition labels
Local residents are invited to attend the Nutrition Label Reading workshop, learn about the nutrition facts table and understand health claims on food labels so consumers can make healthier food choic...
Oct 19, 2020
Diabetes management classes temporarily moving online
Residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to attend free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions online. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group s...
Oct 19, 2020
MLS unveils programs to combat racism and fight for social justice
TORONTO - Major League Soccer unveiled a series of initiatives Monday to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase representation in the sport. MLS says the programs come out of several ...
Oct 19, 2020
Social Master Plan consultation to identify strengths, areas to improve in Lacombe
The City of Lacombe is in the process of creating a Social Master Plan (SMP), which aims to identify key goals and opportunities to increase social wellness, adaptability, and community success for th...
Oct 19, 2020
Trudeaus' speaking fees, expenses disclosed as potential confidence vote still looms
OTTAWA - WE Charity covered nearly $24,000 in expenses for Sophie Grgoire Trudeau's attendance at eight events over eight years. The dollar amount was released today as part of several documents...
Oct 19, 2020
Ottawa Senators sign forward J.C. Beaudin to one-year, two-way contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward J.C. Beaudin to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth US$700,000 in the NHL and $80,000 in the American Hockey League. Beaudin a 23-yea...
Oct 19, 2020
Nokia to build moon's first 4G cell network for NASA program
LONDON - Nokia says it has been tapped by NASA to build the first cellular communications network on the moon. The Finnish telecommunications equipment maker said Monday its Nokia Bell Labs' division ...
Oct 19, 2020
More RCMP officers deployed in Nova Scotia to keep peace in lobster fishery: Blair
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says more RCMP officers have been deployed to respond to the escalating treaty dispute between commercial fishers and Mi'kmaq fishers in southwest Nova Scoti...
Oct 19, 2020
Toronto FC upset at decision not to award Supporters' Shield trophy this year
TORONTO - Inside Toronto FC's training centre, one wall of the two-storey entrance hall is covered with an array of team photos. Another has cubbyholes cut into it to showcase the team's trophies. Hoi...
Oct 19, 2020