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COVID-19 outbreak at Lethbridge Cavendish plant, 12 employees test positive
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Cavendish has temporarily shut down operations at its Lethbridge location during a COVID-19 outbreak.A statement emailed from the company confirmed that 12 employees have tested posit...
Oct 19, 2020
New model for agriculture research in Alberta
The Alberta government's agriculture and forestry ministry and Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) have reached a $37-million annual agreement that will prioritize agriculture research projects...
Oct 19, 2020
'First guys out': Western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires
RED DEER -- A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days, but it has nothing to do ...
Oct 19, 2020
6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign
WASHINGTON - Six Russian military officers sought to disrupt through computer hacking the French election, the Winter Olympics and U.S. businesses, according to a Justice Department indictment unseale...
Oct 19, 2020
Regional airlines reject prospect of government stake in carriers
OTTAWA - Regional airlines are demanding immediate action from Ottawa to prop up the beleaguered sector, but reject the idea of a federal stake in carriers. John McKenna, president of the Air Transpor...
Oct 19, 2020
6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign
WASHINGTON - Six Russian military officers sought to disrupt through computer hacking the French election, the Winter Olympics and U.S. businesses, according to a Justice Department indictment unseale...
Oct 19, 2020
Olds College receives donation of purebred Red Angus herd
Olds College will now be home to a purebred herd of Red Angus cattle.College officials say it's thanks to a generous donation of 10 Red Angus heifer calves from the Canadian Red Angus Promotion Societ...
Oct 19, 2020
AHS online sessions help residents understand nutrition labels
Local residents are invited to attend the Nutrition Label Reading workshop, learn about the nutrition facts table and understand health claims on food labels so consumers can make healthier food choic...
Oct 19, 2020
Diabetes management classes temporarily moving online
Residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to attend free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions online. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group s...
Oct 19, 2020
MLS unveils programs to combat racism and fight for social justice
TORONTO - Major League Soccer unveiled a series of initiatives Monday to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase representation in the sport. MLS says the programs come out of several ...
Oct 19, 2020