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In U.S., political reflexes slowly bending to will of COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's defiance seems to be softening: after shrugging off calls for a COVID-19 test and to stop touching people, he's since tested negative and conceded ...
Mar 16, 2020
Canadian travellers trying to return trapped by border closures for COVID-19
CUSCO, Peru - Some Canadians trapped in countries that have closed their borders say they don't know how they're going to get home. Nikita Singh and her boyfriend had returned from climbing Machu Picc...
Mar 16, 2020
Feds impose new restrictions on entry to Canada to combat spread of COVID-19
The federal government announced Monday restrictions on people entering Canada in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. They include: - Starting at noon Wednesday, anyone who is not a Canadi...
Mar 16, 2020
Sylvan Lake Gulls excited to take flight in 2021
Say hello to the Sylvan Lake Gulls. The name and logo for the 13th and newest franchise in the Western Canadian Baseball League were unveiled during an event held Sunday afternoon in Sylvan Lake. Afte...
Mar 16, 2020
Province gives COVID-19 update for March 16
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, and officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and the province's ongoing work to protect public health.A media availibility e is schedu...
Mar 16, 2020
Charity hockey game in Penhold supports Red Deer Food Bank
A charity hockey game between Penhold Volunteer Firefighters and Bowden Correction Officers over the weekend has resulted in a boost to the coffers of the Red Deer Food Bank Society.On Monday, Penhold...
Mar 16, 2020 Firefighter Joe Haineault presents a check to the Red Deer Food Bank Society. (Penhold Fire Department)
Police seize drugs and stolen property at Lacombe residence
Lacombe Police Service (LPS) is reminding members of the public to be careful when purchasing property online.This after LPS conducted a search warrant at a residence on 58 Street in Lacombe, followin...
Mar 16, 2020
Health officials, police warn of scams exploiting COVID-19 fears
WINNIPEG - Health officials and police are warning people about an email scam taking advantage of people worried about COVID-19 to steal money or sensitive information. Winnipeg police have sent a war...
Mar 16, 2020
Canada closes borders to most foreigners to fight spread of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada is closing its borders to most foreign nationals except Americans and is barring anyone, including Canadian citizens, with symptoms of the novel coronavirus from boarding fli...
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19 has Canadian Blood Services worried about critical shortage
OTTAWA - Canadian Blood Services is seeking to reassure donors that it's safe to give blood, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Isra Levy of Canadian Blood Services says there has been a jum...
Mar 16, 2020