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Medicine River Wildlife Centre's new fundraiser a real hoot
A new fundraising initiative launched by the Medicine River Wildlife Centre (MRWC) near Spruce View hopes to replace some of the income it's lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The centre has introduced...
May 19, 2020
Alberta investing $170M to help seniors, long-term care facilities with COVID-19
The provincial government is investing more than $170 million aimed at keeping residents and staff in long-term care, designated supportive living facilities and seniors lodges safe from COVID-19.Heal...
May 19, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases in Alberta nearly down to 1,000
The number of people in hospital in Alberta because of COVID-19 continues to go down. As of Tuesday, 61 people in the province are in hospital due to the virus, four fewer than Monday, including eight...
May 19, 2020
MLS cancels 2020 all-star game in Los Angeles plus two other showcase contests
TORONTO - Major League Soccer has cancelled its 2020 all-star game as well as the Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup. The all-star game, pitting MLS all-stars against their Mexican league counterparts,&nbs...
May 19, 2020
Calgary, Brooks to learn Friday if restaurants, hair salons can reopen
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says Calgary and the city of Brooks will get a lot more advance notice this time around on opening up their economies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenney says ...
May 19, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 19
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
May 19, 2020
Super League still facing questions, from salary cap cuts to when to resume play
Super League got a shot in the arm Tuesday with news that Australian star back Greg Inglis is coming out of retirement to play for Warrington in 2021. But England's top tier of rugby league, whic...
May 19, 2020
Lacombe County announces Municipal COVID-19 Relaunch Plan
Lacombe County has announced its Municipal COVID-19 Relaunch Plan intended to guide their "return to normal" for facilities, amenities and service levels.Officials say that since mid-March the county'...
May 19, 2020
Thousands of varsity athletes in limbo as universities grapple with COVID-19
Arjay Shelley is keeping fit and strong by pushing his mom's black Subaru SUV around the parking lot at Port Moody Secondary School. His mom Ambra sits in the driver's se...
May 19, 2020
Toronto's NWHL team to be named the Six, logo and colours unveiled
TORONTO - The NWHL's first Canadian team will be named the Toronto Six. The name, logo and colours for Toronto's entry into the women's hockey league were unveiled Tuesday. The name was inspired ...
May 19, 2020