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Champagne, Ukraine reject Iran crash report suggesting immunity for Tehran
OTTAWA - Canada and Ukraine flatly rejected a report suggesting the regime was seeking immunity from future legal action after shooting down a passenger jet in January. The Iranian military ...
Apr 16, 2020
Broader gender focus needed for COVID-19 response, advocates say
OTTAWA - As Canada continues to combat the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, women's rights advocates say not enough focus has been placed on the unique and often disproportionate impact the pa...
Apr 16, 2020
Alberta's politicians need to help shoulder the burden: CTF
There's no doubt elected officials are working hard to manage the COVID-19 crisis, but with many businesses closing their doors and families worrying about their next grocery bill, politicians need to...
Apr 16, 2020
Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 16
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. (Thurs. April 16)...
Apr 16, 2020
Transit workers across Canada concerned over lack of protective gear
TORONTO - Jason Watts hides in the washroom right up until the moment his shift as a bus driver in Toronto's transit system begins. The Toronto Transit Commission worker is terrified of contracti...
Apr 16, 2020
Town of Sylvan Lake allocates additional grant funding for two local agencies
The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced additional help for a pair of local agencies aiming to address increased demand for their services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Town officials say council has ap...
Apr 16, 2020
Work to proceed as scheduled on Pogadl Park in Sylvan Lake
Work will proceed as planned this year on a new sports and recreation park in Sylvan Lake.On Tuesday, council accepted for information status updates on several parks and protective services projects ...
Apr 16, 2020 Early concept renderings of Sylvan Lake's Pogadl Park. (Town of Sylvan Lake)
Rocky waiving property tax penalties while Clearwater County plans to take different approach
Two local municipalities are taking different approaches when it comes to giving residents and business a break when it comes to property tax payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town of Rocky M...
Apr 16, 2020
Blackfalds moving outdoor rink for multi-plex expansion
Blackfalds town council has approved to move the community's outdoor rink currently located to the south of the Multi-Plex Arena to the north east side of Harvest Meadows/Willow Park.With the highly a...
Apr 16, 2020
Local doctor fears loss of hospital pediatrics over billing changes
A local doctor is sounding the alarm over the long-term future of pediatric care at Red Deer Regional Hospital following changes to physician billing implemented by the provincial government. Red Deer...
Apr 16, 2020