Author Archives:
Survey reveals COVID-19 impact on Sylvan Lake businesses
New survey results indicate a large majority of businesses in Sylvan Lake are experiencing negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.The survey, conducted by the Town of Sylvan Lake's economic devel...
May 28, 2020
Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown
MANCHESTER, England - The Premier League plans to restart on June 17 after a 100-day shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with new staggered kickoff times to make sure every game can be shown ...
May 28, 2020
Feds, Quebec launch talks on keeping military in long-term care facilities
Ottawa and Quebec have started talking about the future of military in long-term care homes after the province called for the Canadian Armed Forces to stay in nearly two dozen facilities unt...
May 28, 2020
Cash Exodus: COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate shift to cashless, experts say
Some businesses reopening with pandemic protocols in place have said they won't accept cash for the time being, potentially accelerating what the Bank of Canada describes as a decade-long shift a...
May 28, 2020
New Brunswick legislature adjourned as new COVID-19 cases reported in province
FREDERICTON - A new COVID-19 outbreak in New Brunswick has forced the provincial legislature to adjourn only two days after it resumed sitting. The abrupt decision came Thursday, a day after officials...
May 28, 2020
Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh receives U.S. green card
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has received his U.S. green card and will no longer occupy an international spot on Minnesota United roster. Ranjitsingh was born in Pickeri...
May 28, 2020
Drayton Valley RCMP report: May 21 - May 28
May 219:33 am - Drayton Valley - 51 Avenue - 911 hang up, static on line. Member attended, no emergency.10:15 am - Drayton Valley - 45 Avenue - Complainant calling to report a break and enter to their...
May 28, 2020
Western Canadian Baseball League cancels 2020 season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After much speculation the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has finally pulled the plug on its 2020 season.The decision was announced in a media release sent out late Wednesday...
May 28, 2020
Oilers forward Draisaitl named scoring champion for 2019-20 NHL season
NEW YORK - Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl was named winner of the Art Ross Trophy, Washington captain Alex Ovechkin and Boston right-wing David Pastrnak were named the co-recepients of the ...
May 28, 2020
Opposition parties call on Liberals to restore human-trafficking victims fund
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament from every opposition party have joined together to call on the Liberal government to reverse its decision to allow funding to expire for programs th...
May 28, 2020