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Alberta's Kenney rejects new health rules as COVID-19 cripples hospitals
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, facing consistently high COVID-19 cases that are pushing the health system to the brink of collapse, is rejecting new measures and a so-called "firebreak" lock...
Sep 28, 2021
Military officer should have grieved removal as head of vaccine campaign: Government
OTTAWA - A federal lawyer says if Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin was unhappy with his removal as head of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout campaign, he should have filed a grievance with the military rather th...
Sep 28, 2021
Women's hoops coach Thomaidis, Canada Basketball agree to part ways
TORONTO - Lisa Thomaidis will not return as head coach of Canada's national women's basketball team, ending a run of nearly a decade at the helm of the program. Canada Basketball said in a release Tue...
Sep 28, 2021
Hamilton Tiger-Cats move receiver Bralon Addison from injured list to active roster
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats added receiver Bralon Addison to the active roster Monday. Addison, 27, has missed the first half of the season due to a knee injury. He was a CFL all-star in 2019 w...
Sep 28, 2021
Poll suggests most Canadians pessimistic about fighting climate change
Most Canadians aren't optimistic about humanity's chances of fighting climate change, a new survey suggests. But that attitude has to change before it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, said Megan Le...
Sep 28, 2021
'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Châteauguay-Lacolle
OTTAWA - The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box. And a recount is likely to be kick-started this week in Dav...
Sep 28, 2021
Trudeau: Feds ready to help Alberta in the event of an economic lockdown
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is ready to help Alberta with another economic lockdown if needed.Trudeau says federal support for businesses and individuals would kick in if...
Sep 28, 2021
Suspect arrested in stolen truck after striking up a conversation with police
An east central Alberta man is facing charges after striking up a conversation with police while in possession of a stolen vehicle and license plate.On Sept. 25, around 1:00 p.m., Ponoka RCMP went to ...
Sep 28, 2021
Lacombe recognizes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The City of Lacombe is recognizing September 30 as National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.City offici...
Sep 28, 2021
Lacombe elects not to implement REP at Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex
The Alberta government's Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) will not be in place at the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex in Lacombe. This despite the government declaring a state of public health emer...
Sep 28, 2021