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Saskatchewan to announce today when businesses shut by COVID-19 can reopen
REGINA - Saskatchewan residents are to learn more today about which businesses closed due to COVID-19 will be allowed to reopen next month. Premier Scott Moe announced in a televised address Tues...
Apr 23, 2020
Sentencing for Alberta teen found guilty of shooting German tourist
CALGARY - A sentencing hearing is to be held today for a youth found guilty of shooting a German tourist in the head on a highway west of Calgary in 2018. Last October, a judg...
Apr 23, 2020
Police have 'good idea' guns used in N.S. mass shooting were not licensed
HALIFAX - Police say the man who went on a murderous rampage through five Nova Scotia communities was likely using unlicensed firearms, and investigators are trying find out h...
Apr 23, 2020
Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks
CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...
Apr 23, 2020
Easing COVID-19 restrictions presents challenges between provinces: experts
Infectious disease experts say provinces looking to relax restrictions related to COVID-19 need to consider their neighbours. Prince Edward Island, where the caseload is low, is aiming to ease measure...
Apr 23, 2020
Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are ready for a made-for-TV rematch at a time when fans are craving live action. And this time, they'll have company. Turner Sports says quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyto...
Apr 23, 2020
California takes small step toward reopening amid outbreak
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom relaxed his stay-at-home order on Wednesday to let hospitals resume elective surgeries, a move that will send many thousands of idled health care empl...
Apr 22, 2020
Local tailor making face masks for the community
A local tailor in Red Deer is stepping up to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community by not only making face masks for those who need some, but also by sharing on how to make them.Magdy Be...
Apr 22, 2020 (Supplied)
Energy sector shutting down oil production as low crude prices persist
Calgary-based oil and gas companies are continuing to reduce production, cut spending and trim costs as volatile oil prices remain stubbornly below profitable levels for most.Enerplus Corp. announced ...
Apr 22, 2020
Red Deer RCMP thanks its volunteers
Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the dozens of volunteers who give their time, knowledge and skills to serve our community. "On behalf of everyone at the Red Deer RCMP, we sincerely thank all of our ...
Apr 22, 2020