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Letting guard down 'wrong thing to do' as elective surgeries resume
Following Thursday's announcement from Premier Jason Kenney that some delayed surgeries and procedures will soon be able to resume, Alberta Health Services says it's gearing up to make that happen in ...
May 01, 2020

Alberta launches contact tracing app for COVID-19
EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced new software it says should help lessen the number of communally-transmitted COVID-19 cases.It's called ABTraceTogether and is a free app Albertans can downlo...
May 01, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

No new COVID-19 cases reported in Red Deer on Friday
Alberta is reporting 218 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total to 5573.There have been a total of 2,359 recoveries in the province thus far.In Red Deer, the number of COVID-19 cases rema...
May 01, 2020

RCMP investigate homicide at Innisfail motel
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide in Innisfail. On April 29, 2020 at 1:30 a.m., Innisfail RCMP responded to a 911 call to assist EMS with a male in medical distress at the Bluebir...
May 01, 2020

Kenney slams federal firearms ban
Alberta's premier says the federal government is unfairly targeting law-abiding citizens.On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that, effective immediately, it is no longer legal to buy, s...
May 01, 2020 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer (left) and Premier Jason Kenney (right). (Government of Alberta)

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery
The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month. The league made the decision Friday, though it has been expected for some time. The lottery cann...
May 01, 2020

WATCH: Alberta to give COVID-19 update and unveil community tracing app
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 and will provide details on the launch of the new community tracing app, AB TraceTogether.A news conference is scheduled fo...
May 01, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical health officer, is shown speaking during a news conference on April 29.

Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office
CHICAGO - Marc Eversley gets a chance to help restore an iconic NBA franchise and set an example for the city's youth. He welcomes the opportunities. A former Nike executive who spent the past four ye...
May 01, 2020

COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns
OTTAWA - Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to determine the scope and severity of the spread of COVID-19 in First Nations communities. Cases of the virus have begun to...
May 01, 2020

Red Deer pharmacy giving free hand sanitizer for food bank donations
Peter's Pharmacy (3617 50 Ave.) will be giving out hand sanitizers for free on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be 500 bottles (100ml size) available to give away. Monetary donations will be accep...
May 01, 2020