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Canadian women's soccer coach looks to reset preparation for Tokyo Olympics
The COVID-19 outbreak has forced Canada Soccer staff to think outside the box in looking after their players scattered around the globe. The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 poses a lot more...
Mar 24, 2020
Panthers release quarterback Cam Newton
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Cam Newton era is over in Carolina, as the Panthers released the 30-year-old quarterback after nine seasons. The move became a mere formality after the Panthers made it clear las...
Mar 24, 2020
Six-time Super Bowl champ Brady looking forward, not behind
TAMPA, Fla. - Tom Brady says one day he'll have time to reflect on a historic 20-year stint with the New England Patriots. Right now, the six-time Super Bowl champion and newest member of the Tampa Ba...
Mar 24, 2020
WestJet lays off 6,900 employees
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly half of all of WestJet's workers are no longer employed by the company."Today, 6,900 WestJetters are receiving notices confirming early retirements, early outs, and both volunt...
Mar 24, 2020 WestJet plane at the Lethbridge Airport. (Lethbridge News Now)
Red Deer City Hall temporarily closing to public
Red Deer City Hall will temporarily close to the public at the end of day today to protect staff and citizens and prevent the spread of COVID-19.Effective 4:30 p.m. today, March 24, City Hall will be ...
Mar 24, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Quebec prosecutor's office clears provincial police chief after probe
Quebec's director of criminal and penal prosecutions says there will be no charges against the head of the provincial police force. But Chief Martin Prud'homme will have to wait before he's permitted ...
Mar 24, 2020
Albertans asked to not visit courthouses during pandemic
The COVID-19 world-wide health pandemic is forcing Alberta Courts to ask Albertans to stay away from the province's court houses.Given recent events, officials say the Courts are striving to maintain ...
Mar 24, 2020
Lacombe providing utilities, tax payment relief for residents & businesses
Lacombe city council has directed administration to implement a number of community economic supports to mitigate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents and local businesses."Council fully appr...
Mar 24, 2020
Conservative leadership candidates jointly call for delayed vote
OTTAWA - Three contenders vying to become the next federal Conservative leader have banded together to call for the race to be delayed and for fees to be cut in half due to the pressures of the&n...
Mar 24, 2020
FortisAlberta gives COVID-19 operations update
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve in Alberta and around the world, FortisAlberta says it is taking the necessary actions and precautions to protect the health and well-being of its employee...
Mar 24, 2020