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Spring melting prompts Town of Ponoka to urge caution around Battle River
With warmer temperatures expected over the next few days, citizens are reminded to be cautious around the Battle River and to stay away from the banks of the river. The upcoming spring melt may cause ...
Apr 17, 2020
Ottawa to celebrate Canada Day "virtually" this year
OTTAWA - This summer's national celebration might look a little different.Canadian Heritage has put out a statement on behalf of the federal government, saying it plans to offer a different kind of ev...
Apr 17, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)
WATCH: Latest COVID-19 statistics shared for Alberta
The Chief Medical Office of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will be delivering remarks scheduled to begin at 3:30 (April 17).You can watch the livestream below:rdnewsNOW will share more details on our webs...
Apr 17, 2020
Red Deer man accused in shooting near Olds arrested in Calgary
Mounties in central Alberta say a Red Deer man wanted for the shooting of another man southeast of Olds last month is now in custody. It was at about 2 p.m. on March 20 when Olds RCMP received a compl...
Apr 17, 2020 Robert Vance
Taylor Swift has cancelled all shows, appearances for 2020
NEW YORK - Taylor Swift is cancelling all of her performances and appearances for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. "With many events throughout the world already cancelled, an...
Apr 17, 2020
'Outlander' star Sam Heughan speaks out against online abuse
HONOLULU - "Outlander" star Sam Heughan spoke out on social media about what he calls "six years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narratives" about him. The 39-year-old Scottish ac...
Apr 17, 2020
National rental subsidy needed to avoid mass evictions: advocates
OTTAWA - Housing advocates say the federal government should consider a benefit for renters to make sure COVID-19 doesn't result in a wave of evictions that renders more people homeless. They told MPs...
Apr 17, 2020
Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football
Nathan Rourke isn't fretting about his uncertain football future. The Oakville, Ont., native is eligible for both the NFL and CFL drafts this month following a productive collegiate car...
Apr 17, 2020
Son remembers 'tough lady' who died from COVID-19 in Calgary care home
CALGARY - Rita Owen died in a Calgary care home three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday never knowing she'd contracted COVID-19. "At her age, I just wanted her to enjoy what time she had and not worry," ...
Apr 17, 2020
Lacombe council still considering options for former lagoon site
Lacombe city council is continuing to consider its options for the reclamation of the City's former wastewater lagoons. On Tuesday, council directed administration to amend the list of next steps in t...
Apr 17, 2020