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Warmer weather brings out more criminals: Red Deer RCMP
While warmer spring temperatures often bring up people's spirits, City Mounties warn they also often bring an increase in property crime. Red Deer RCMP say they noted a decrease in property and person...
Apr 13, 2020
Sanders endorses former rival Biden for president
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy on Monday as he made a joint online appearance with the former vice-president. "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Demo...
Apr 13, 2020
Support staff layoffs on the way for Clearview Public Schools
Officials with Clearview Public Schools say layoff notices are going out this week to support staff affected by funding cuts by the provincial government. On March 28, Education Minister Adriana LaGra...
Apr 13, 2020
Blackfalds testing beacon lights to control goose population
The Town of Blackfalds is taking a gander at a new way of controlling the local goose population. The town says it has installed small solar beacon lights in McKay Ranch to test the effect on the Cana...
Apr 13, 2020
MLS and esports players face off in video game action for COVID-19 relief
TORONTO - MLS players and their esports counterparts are taking part in an esports tournament to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The eMLS Tournament Special will feature 16 teams including Toronto FC...
Apr 13, 2020
Regina man awaiting kidney transplant dies in hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
REGINA - A Regina man who was waiting for a kidney transplant has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Noble Gullacher, known by family and friends as Butch, did everything he could to stay healt...
Apr 13, 2020
Farmers, food processors to get federal funds to help foreign workers isolate
OTTAWA - Canadian farmers and food processors will get $50 million in federal funding to ensure temporary foreign workers comply with mandatory COVID-19 quarantine. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude B...
Apr 13, 2020
Sylvan Lake Fire Department partners with Sobey's for in-town deliveries
The Sylvan Lake Fire Department is teaming up with Sylvan Lake Sobeys to offer grocery delivery service for seniors and individuals with special mobility needs during the COVID-19 outbreak."Our team a...
Apr 13, 2020
Long-term care home deaths expected to rise: Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says deaths in long-term care facilities will likely continue to rise, even as the growth of overall COVID-19 cases begin to slow. The spread of th...
Apr 13, 2020
Long before the UFC's Fight Island, Bodog Fight competitors battled on the beach
Should it come to fruition, the UFC's plan to stage bouts on "Fight Island" won't mark the first time an MMA organization has battled on the beaches. Former UFC star Chael Sonnen remembers fighting un...
Apr 13, 2020