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Police arrest active shooter after pursuit in Nova Scotia, and 'multiple victims'
A suspect in an active shooter investigation is in custody in Nova Scotia, with police saying several people were harmed before a man wearing police clothing was arrested.Gabriel Wortman was arrested ...
Apr 19, 2020
Amid virus bad news glimpses of human decency and good works
NEW YORK - The idea formed on a day when all the news headlines were dire. The coronavirus was surging worldwide; Nashville had lost lives in a devastating tornado and children had their lives upended...
Apr 19, 2020
NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'
Ben Chiarot had seen plenty of Bobby Orr highlights. The elegant, seemingly effortless rushes. His superior skill and vision. And of course, that horizontal mid-air celebration after sc...
Apr 19, 2020
Canadians reporting more wildlife sightings during COVID-19 isolation
sMONTREAL - When Josianne Plante looked out her window on a recent morning, she was surprised to see a pair of large, bare-headed wild turkeys going for a stroll through her east-end Montreal neighbou...
Apr 19, 2020
RCMP respond to city's east side for special occasion
There was a heavy police presence in Red Deer's Lancaster neighbourhood at around 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.But on this occasion, members of the RCMP, as well as Community Peace Officers, weren't r...
Apr 18, 2020 (Supplied)
Alberta conducts more than 4,000 COVID-19 tests in last 24 hours
Another 165 cases of COVID-19 were declared in the province of Alberta in Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 2,562.Recoveries increased by 38 to 1,162, and there has been one additional death ...
Apr 18, 2020
Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A second straight victory in virtual racing for Simon Pagenaud and Team Penske, and tempers were hot at the end of this one. Pagenaud, the reigning Indianapolis 500 winner, competed ...
Apr 18, 2020
Help for persons with Lung & Respiratory Disease during COVID-19
Approximately six million Canadians, including adults and children, have a respiratory problem such as asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis or other lung issues. COVID-19 is a serious and potentially life-th...
Apr 18, 2020
Utility suspension available for Lacombe businesses
Businesses in Lacombe are now able to have the City temporarily suspend their utility services.Customers can download the Request For Temporary Disconnection Of Utility Services form at Lacombe.ca, co...
Apr 18, 2020
Lacombe advising against playground use, but leaving them open
The City of Lacombe says it is leaving playgrounds open, but their use is not recommended."At this time, Alberta Health Services is recommending parents, caregivers, and children avoid using playgroun...
Apr 18, 2020