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COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did - approximately 675,000. The U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the f...
Sep 20, 2021
Former Toronto FC skipper Jim Brennan returns to BMO Field with York United FC
TORONTO - Jim Brennan, Toronto FC's first-ever signing and captain, has fond memories of the MLS club. But he's looking to take it down this week. Now head coach and technical director of York United ...
Sep 20, 2021
Forge FC resumes CONCACAF League journey, this time before a home crowd
Forge FC takes its next step on its Scotiabank CONCACAF League journey Tuesday and this time it doesn't need a passport. For the first time since August 2019, the Canadian Premier League champion gets...
Sep 20, 2021
Veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence also an offensive threat for Hamilton Tiger-Cats
He's one of the CFL's most active and productive linebackers but Hamilton Tiger-Cat Simoni Lawrence is showing he also has a nose for the end zone. Lawrence, in his ninth CFL season -- eighth with Ham...
Sep 20, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination records available at Alberta registries
Albertans will soon be able to have their COVID-19 vaccination records printed at local registry offices anywhere across the province.Alberta's government has launched a card-sized proof of vaccinatio...
Sep 20, 2021
Red Deer up to 778 active cases, adds 1,805 vaccine doses over weekend
Red Deer has 778 active cases of COVID-19, up 98 from Friday's update.That's the highest since the city had 802 on May 14. Red Deer peaked at 911 on May 8.Recoveries are listed at 6,500, up 89, as Red...
Sep 20, 2021
Board of Governors announces immediate retirement of RDP President
The Red Deer Polytechnic Board of Governors has announced the retirement of Dr. Peter Nunoda, effective immediately. Dr. Nunoda joined Red Deer Polytechnic as President in September 2019.College offic...
Sep 20, 2021
Pfizer Canada cites 'urgency' in plans to seek authorization for kids' COVID vaccine
Pfizer Canada says it plans to provide Health Canada with data showing its COVID-19 vaccine works for children in a bid to seek authorization "as early as possible." Pfizer said Monday its research sh...
Sep 20, 2021
Further clarity for youth participants in Provincial Restrictions Exemption Program
As of Monday, Sept. 20, the City of Red Deer has adopted the Provincial Restrictions Exemption Program. The program applies at all City owned and operated recreation and culture facilities.As a part o...
Sep 20, 2021
Restrictions Exemption Program underway
Fully vaccinated individuals or those with a recent negative, privately paid COVID-19 test are now able to safely access participating businesses and events across Alberta.Provincial officials say the...
Sep 20, 2021