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Canada's PM Trudeau walking with cane after he sprained his ankle playing Frisbee
OTTAWA - It seems Justin Trudeau has picked up a new accessory, though this one is not by choice. The prime minister known for his snazzy socks and styled hair was spotted Monday walking with a cane a...
May 31, 2021
Chinook's Edge trustees approve budget for next year
The Chinook's Edge Board of Trustees has approved a $127 million budget for the 2021-2022 school year, following an extensive presentation from Treasurer Susan Roy. District officials say this include...
May 31, 2021
Province looks to improve quality of continuing care
EDMONTON, AB- Following the review of the continuing care system in Alberta, the province will attempt to improve the quality of life for residents in these facilities. The report, discussed by Health...
May 31, 2021
Canadian men face crucial stretch of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying games
Canada kicks off a crucial stretch of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying this weekend with the first of what could be four games in 11 days. At stake is a chance for the Canadian men, currently ranked 70th...
May 31, 2021
Lacombe council considering 'responsible' alcohol consumption in designated city parks
Residents in Lacombe might soon be able to enjoy a cold one in one of the city's parks this summer.On Tuesday, council passed first and second readings of an amendment to the City's Parks and Faciliti...
May 31, 2021
Mayors press Freeland for direct funding for urban Indigenous housing
OTTAWA - The mayors of Canada's biggest cities are pressing the federal government to lay out a path to help house urban Indigenous people as part of a larger push to address homelessness in this coun...
May 31, 2021
UN watchdog: Access to key Iranian data lacking since Feb 23
VIENNA (AP) - The United Nations' atomic watchdog hasn't been able to access data important to monitoring Iran's nuclear program since late February when the Islamic Republic started restricting inter...
May 31, 2021
Blair Underwood, wife Desiree DaCosta ending marriage
Actor Blair Underwood and his wife, Desiree DaCosta, have announced they're ending their marriage after 27 years. In a joint statement posted to Instagram, the couple called their marriage "a beautifu...
May 31, 2021
AstraZeneca expiry change based on science but communication is key: experts
OTTAWA - Many immunologists and infectious disease experts say it is a normal, and scientifically sound decision to extend the expiration date on vaccine doses.Health Canada is adding another month to...
May 31, 2021
Investigators looking into cause of fire at city landfill
Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at Red Deer's Waste Management Facility on Sunday.Curtis Schaefer, Assistant Deputy Chief with Red Deer Emergency Services, says crews received a 911...
May 31, 2021