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Active COVID caseload again trending upward provincially
Red Deer now sits at 89 active cases of COVID-19, up three from Thursday. The city's active case load has been as high as 93 and as low as 76 since falling below 100 on Dec. 3 -- two weeks ago.Meantim...
Dec 17, 2021
Roughly 40 Sylvan Lakers oppose COVID-19 restrictions at council meeting
Roughly 40 people voiced their opposition to COVID-19 restrictions at Sylvan Lake's council meeting this week, with a call made to RCMP on one of the members involved.The group came into the council m...
Dec 17, 2021
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada and the restrictions being brought in to try to stem the spread of the Omicron variant: - Canada is bringing back a requirement for everyone entering the c...
Dec 17, 2021
Raptors' coach Nurse doesn't see the NBA shutting down, despite rising COVID cases
TORONTO - COVID-19 outbreaks, cancelled games, and reduced crowd capacity has dominated news around the Toronto Raptors this week. It's conjured memories of March 11, 2020, when the NBA promptly close...
Dec 17, 2021
Infant dies of COVID-19 in Montreal, hospital says baby was born healthy
MONTREAL - An infant has died of COVID-19 at a Montreal hospital. The Sainte-Justine children's hospital says the baby, who was less than two months old, died of the disease on Thursday. The hospital ...
Dec 17, 2021
Province issues reminder of important numbers to know during the holidays
Officials with the Alberta government say essential government services are available 24-7 to help anyone who needs support during the holidays. While the holiday season can be a joyous time of year, ...
Dec 17, 2021
Quebec woman who murdered stepdaughter must spend at least 13 years in prison
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - A Superior Court judge has sentenced a Granby, Que., woman convicted of murdering her seven-year-old stepdaughter to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years. During ...
Dec 17, 2021
Student-athlete Kaylee Domoney aims for the top in her final ACAC season
Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Volleyball player Kaylee Domoney doesn't seek the spotlight, but the recognition she has received for her play has been well deserved. The two-time Alberta Colleges Athleti...
Dec 17, 2021
Innisfail RCMP host successful 25th annual Charity Check-stop
On Dec. 11, 2021, Innisfail RCMP held a successful 25th Annual Charity Check-stop between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in Innisfail.Thanks to the generosity of the community, we had our best year ever wit...
Dec 17, 2021
Hockey Canada unveils online 50/50 Draw for 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship
Following the success of the online 50/50 draws at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, which reached a total jackpot of nearly $40 million, Hockey Canada has announced that online 50/50 is return...
Dec 17, 2021