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'This is not a game': Global virus death toll hits 2 million
MEXICO CITY - The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine rollout so immense but so uneven that in some countries there is real hope of vanquishi...
Jan 15, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays sign outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, pitcher Ross Stripling
TORONTO - The Blue Jays have avoided arbitration with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and right-hander Ross Stripling after signing them to one-year deals on Friday. Hernandez's contract is for US$4.325 ...
Jan 15, 2021

Mother faces negligence charge in death of 7-year-old girl in Laval, Que.
LAVAL, Que. - Police in Laval, Que., say the mother of a seven-year-old girl who died this month following alleged mistreatment has been arrested. The arrest took place Friday just before 7 a.m., and ...
Jan 15, 2021

New mental health program launches for youth in central Alberta
RED DEER - Alberta Health Services (AHS) says central Alberta youth will benefit from additional supports being offered through the launch of a new program. Step Up Step Down is a program for youth ag...
Jan 15, 2021

Global death toll from COVID-19 tops 2M amid vaccine rollout
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday as vaccines developed at breakneck speed are being rolled out around the world in an all-out campaign to vanquish the threat. The milestone ...
Jan 15, 2021

Saskatchewan gives $4M to junior hockey after extending ban on team sports
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is giving $4 million to help junior hockey leagues and teams that have had their play interrupted by provincial health restrictions. It says it will send $1 millio...
Jan 15, 2021

Green Route plowing complete, city to start traction control on Grey Routes
Crews with the City of Red Deer are moving on to the next phase of their current snow and ice control efforts this winter.Officials say crews have completed Green Routes throughout the city and will n...
Jan 15, 2021

Market Watch: Jan, 15, 2021
Big Picture Markets Fairly Steady, Despite Trump Impeachment, Worries Over Inauguration Violence Stocks closed lower Monday as investors took some profits after last week's rally and looked nervously ...
Jan 15, 2021

Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on condi...
Jan 15, 2021

‘One Day Challenge’ back in support of Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) One Day Challenge is back - with its biggest goal yet! The CACAC 50/50 Cash Lottery is not just about the chance the win a up to $200,000 - it is abou...
Jan 15, 2021