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FBI chief pledges to find answers on ex-agent Levinson
WASHINGTON - The FBI won't give up on "finding out what happened" to former agent Robert Levinson, who the U.S. government believes died in the custody of the Iranians, according to an email FBI Direc...
Mar 26, 2020

US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants
The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the government getting ownership stakes in U.S. airlines in exchange for $25 billion in direct grants to help the carriers survive a downturn cau...
Mar 26, 2020

Report: COVID-19 will have long-lasting effects on Canadian economy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from the Conference Board of Canada predicts that the COVID-19 impact will impact the county's economy for years to come."In comparison with our baseline scenario, the bi...
Mar 26, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge, taken March 25, 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)

Red Deer man applies to make face shields for COVID-19 pandemic
A Red Deer man is trying to obtain federal approval to start mass producing plastic face shields to help doctors and nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.Curtis Wazny has run Laser's Edge Design in Pen...
Mar 26, 2020 (Supplied)

27 Albertans recover from COVID-19
The number of Albertans recovering from COVID-19 is growing. On Thursday, Alberta's chief medical officer of health announced 67 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing the total to 486 cases in th...
Mar 26, 2020

None of the 'Big Five' publishers will attend BookExpo
NEW YORK - All of the so-called "Big Five" publishers have dropped out of BookExpo, the industry's annual national convention. Hachette Book Group and Macmillan became the fourth and fifth to announce...
Mar 26, 2020
Alberta shares COVID-19 update for March 26
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to...
Mar 26, 2020

Alouettes starter Adams Jr. looking to build upon Alouettes' stellar '19 season
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. won't be heart-broken if training camp is pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Camps are scheduled to open May 17 but...
Mar 26, 2020

Lacombe Police Service shares COVID-19 crime prevention tips
The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) is providing resources for local business owners during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They say the following tips can be used to assist with security during business closures...
Mar 26, 2020

Researchers balancing scientific rigour with speed to find COVID-19 treatment
OTTAWA - Experts say researchers racing against time to provide a proven treatment for COVID-19 will have to balance scientific rigour against speed. Clinical trials for possible treatments and cures ...
Mar 26, 2020