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Central zone with 92 active COVID-19 cases
For the second day in a row Alberta is reporting more than 100 new cases of COVID-19.The province reported 105 new cases on Friday to bring the overall total to 9,219.Recoveries are up 51 to 8,193. Ac...
Jul 17, 2020
Stats Can plans 'contactless' census for 2021 in response to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is working on plans to deliver a "contactless census" next May if COVID-19 remains a threat. Officials from the agency said Friday the census day will be May 11, 2021 as pla...
Jul 17, 2020
Canada's James Hinchcliffe, Paul Tracy team up in IndyCar booth for Iowa races
Paul Tracy and James Hinchcliffe won't set an over/under on how many times they'll say "eh" in a broadcast together, but they say Canadian viewers are welcome to try and count. "I don't really sa...
Jul 17, 2020
Whitecaps look to stay alive, send Sounders packing at MLS is Back Tournament
The Vancouver Whitecaps look to accomplish two things at the MLS is Back Tournament on Sunday night - stay alive with a win and eliminate Cascadia rival Seattle in the process. The depl...
Jul 17, 2020
Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming ready to turn pro
TORONTO - Canadian international Jessie Fleming is headed to the pro ranks. The 22-year-old midfielder from London, Ont., who has already won 77 caps for Canada, has signed with A&V Sports, which ...
Jul 17, 2020
Penhold residents mostly satisfied with policing services
A recent survey gauging the level of satisfaction Penhold residents have with their policing services shows most residents are satisfied but would like to see more officers made available.The survey c...
Jul 17, 2020
Reality shows shortfalls of Trump's claim to 'best testing'
WASHINGTON - Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the "best testing in the world" for the coronavirus: In Sun Belt states where the virus is surging, l...
Jul 17, 2020
Liberals revise COVID-19 wage subsidy, ease eligibility in bid to boost takeup
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the Liberals are easing eligibility rules for the government's emergency wage subsidy and changing the amounts businesses can receive.The government had bee...
Jul 17, 2020
Penhold disappointed no new officers for Innisfail RCMP this year
Penhold's mayor is expressing surprise and disappointment over the fact there are no new officers planned for the Innisfail RCMP Detachment in 2020/2021.Mike Yargeau says with the Town given a $62,000...
Jul 17, 2020
Whitecaps look to stay alive, send Sounders packing at MLS is Back Tournament
The Vancouver Whitecaps look to accomplish two things at the MLS is Back Tournament on Sunday night - stay alive with a win and eliminate Cascadia rival Seattle in the process. The depl...
Jul 17, 2020