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Canada names futsal roster for CONCACAF qualifier in Guatemala
Veteran Ian Bennett, named MVP of the Major Arena Soccer League this season, leads Canada's roster for the CONCACAF Futsal Championship next month in Guatemala. The 14-country tournament, postponed fr...
Apr 23, 2021
New Blackfalds committee encourages women and minorities to run for local government
The Town of Blackfalds has launched an initiative aimed at encouraging women and minorities to become involved in Alberta politics.Just in time for the upcoming municipal elections in October, the Tow...
Apr 23, 2021
Alberta halts coal exploration in Rockies while consultations ongoing
EDMONTON - Alberta is immediately halting exploration in the Rocky Mountains while it continues to consult the public about coal mines.A panel struck to carry out consultations says it is responding t...
Apr 23, 2021
Restrictions on non-essential travel take effect in B.C., impacts Albertans
New restrictions meant to stop non-essential travel to, out of, and around B.C. are in effect.The province's Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says this means travel is prohibited outside of your regio...
Apr 23, 2021
Boucher diagnosed with sprained MCL, will miss next three games at least
MIAMI - Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher will miss at least the next three games with a sprained MCL in his left knee. Boucher suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly in Wednesday's victory ...
Apr 23, 2021
Added relief made available for Alberta businesses struggling through COVID
As announced earlier this month, the Alberta Government's Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant (SMERG) program has been reopened.Eligible businesses can now apply for the additional COVID-19 rel...
Apr 23, 2021
New cancer treatment now available in Alberta
CALGARY, AB - The month of April is Cancer Awareness Month.In a fitting move, the Government of Alberta has announced that a new cancer treatment is now available in the province. CAR T-cell therapy g...
Apr 23, 2021
United Way's Period Promise launches May 1
United Way of Central Alberta has announced plans to address 'period poverty' in our community.The organization's 2021 Period Promise Collection Campaign will run from May 1 - 28.Officials say there a...
Apr 23, 2021
California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will halt all new fracking permits in California starting in 2024, using his executive authority to take on the state's powerful oil and gas indus...
Apr 23, 2021
National advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older
OTTAWA - A national advisory panel recommends people 30 and older can get a shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine if they do not want to wait for an alternative. The National Advisory Committee on Im...
Apr 23, 2021