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Zaitsev scores winning goal to lead Ottawa Senators past slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1
OTTAWA - Nikita Zaitsev scored with 1:13 left in the third period to earn the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 win over the struggling Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. Zaitsev's third of the season earned Ottawa (...
May 03, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, May 3, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday May 3, 2021. There are 1,243,242 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,243,242 confirmed cases (83,544 active, 1,13...
May 03, 2021

Fire Ban in Effect for County of Stettler
Due to dry conditions, a Fire Ban has been imposed for all of the County of Stettler. THIS FIRE BAN: 1. PROHIBITS the issuance of fire permits by County of Stettler Fire Guardians; 2. SUSPENDS all out...
May 03, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates announce they are getting divorced
SEATTLE - Bill and Melinda Gates said Monday that they are divorcing but would keep working together at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the largest charitable foundations in the world. I...
May 03, 2021

Peavey Mart breaks ground on new 'flagship' Red Deer location
Construction is officially underway for Peavey mart's new flagship store in south Red Deer. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held on Monday at 2810 Gaetz Avenue, where the 40,000-square-f...
May 03, 2021

City urges resilience for Emergency Preparedness Week
Officials with the City of Red Deer are reminding local residents to be prepared in case of emergency.National Emergency Preparedness Week runs May 2-8, 2021.Karen Mann, Emergency Management Coordinat...
May 03, 2021

Kenney says new restrictions coming as Alberta opens vaccines to teachers, education and child care workers
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says more public health restrictions are likely to be announced Tuesday as the province begins vaccinating teachers, education and health workers for COVID-19. Kenney says...
May 03, 2021

FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person famil...
May 03, 2021

Red Deer with 863 active COVID-19 cases
The number of active cases of COVID-19 in the city of Red Deer has risen to 863. That's up 65 from Sunday leaving Red Deer with an active case rate of 811.1 per 100,000 people.Recoveries are up 49 to ...
May 03, 2021

Costa Rica priest sings public health message amid pandemic
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - A Roman Catholic priest better known for his outreach to the poor is winning new fans with his catchy public health-focused lyrics set to a popular 1990s salsa tune as Costa Ric...
May 03, 2021