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Fourth Annual Walk ‘N’ Roll Challenge Begins May 1
Get ready to park your car, lace up your sneakers, and walk, bike or 'roll' your way through Ponoka this spring and summer. The Town of Ponoka's fourth annual Walk 'N' Roll Challenge kicks off this Sa...
Apr 30, 2021
COVID-19 modelling shows B.C. bending the curve of variant cases
VANCOUVER - A group of modelling experts says British Columbia is managing to suppress infections that have been driven by COVID-19 variants.The group of researchers from the University of British Col...
Apr 30, 2021
Grade 1 students raise over $800 for humane society
As part of their social justice project, Grade 1 students at St. Martin de Porres School raised approximately $815 for the Central Alberta Humane Society. This charity was near and dear to students' h...
Apr 30, 2021
Over $1M for sterilizing equipment upgrades at Olds hospital
Alberta Health Services says more than $1 million in upgrades will further ensure that medical devices used at the facility are cleaned and sterilized properly - a process known as medical device repr...
Apr 30, 2021
B.C. First Nation joins calls for Ottawa to step in on review of Alberta coal project
A British Columbia First Nation wants the federal government to join in the environmental review of a proposed coal-mining project in Alberta's Rocky Mountains. The Ktunaxa First Nation says Montem Re...
Apr 30, 2021
AHS encourages you to take small steps for your mental well-being
We are all faced with stressful times, especially as we continue to face the impacts of COVID-19. During Mental Health Week, May 3 - 9, Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans of the small step...
Apr 30, 2021
Market Watch: April 30
Big Picture Market Optimism Growing as U.S. Recovery Gains Steam It was an auspicious start to the week Monday with the Nasdaq setting its first record since February, as investors looked ahead to a b...
Apr 30, 2021
Empowering students to LEAD the way
The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program is supporting 90 post-secondary students with their studies.The first intake of the LEAD scholarship program is complete, and 90 students ha...
Apr 30, 2021
Quebec redirects COVID vaccinations from Olympic Stadium because of weekend protest
MONTREAL - Quebec is redirecting people from the mass vaccination site at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday because of a planned protest in the area against COVID-19 health orders. Health Minister Chris...
Apr 30, 2021
Veteran Patrick Mullins happy to share his experience with Toronto FC's young talent
At 29 and in his eighth season in Major League Soccer, forward Patrick Mullins has seen and learned a few things. And like fellow veteran Jozy Altidore, he is happy to share that knowledge with Toront...
Apr 30, 2021