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Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto says most systems back after ransomware attack
TORONTO - The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto says most of its priority systems are back after a ransomware attack affected its operations. Dr. Ronald Cohn, president and CEO of SickKids, says i...
Jan 05, 2023
Newcomers learn to skate at annual Red Deer event
Learn to Skate once again brought newcomers together with volunteers from a local agency to teach new residents one of Canada's oldest pastimes on Thursday.Care for Newcomers (formerly CARE) hosted th...
Jan 05, 2023
Sylvan Lake care centre to partially close Jan. 6 & 9
Another temporary closure is occurring at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS).RELATED: Mayor: Repeated closures of Sylvan Lake health facility "unacceptable"Partial delays are ha...
Jan 05, 2023
Flu cases still trending upward in AHS Central Zone
Influenza cases and the number of hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and deaths due to the flu are continuing to rise in the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Central Zone.According to Alberta Health, 994 ...
Jan 05, 2023
B.C. boosts coverage of four drugs, including diabetes med in Hollywood weight fad
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has expanded PharmaCare coverage of four drugs used to treat diabetes, heart failure and blood clots, including one medication the health minister says has been promoted a...
Jan 05, 2023
Four cases of new COVID-19 strain detected in Alberta
Edmonton - The Alberta government says four cases of a contagious new subvariant of the Omicron strain of COVID-19 have been found in the province.Officials confirmed the details of the new "Kraken" C...
Jan 05, 2023
Rebels acquire Singer from Prince George
Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter has announced that the club has completed a trade with the Prince George Cougars. The Rebels have acquired 2005-born forward Ryker Sin...
Jan 05, 2023
Red Deer River Naturalists January 2023 event
You are all invited to our Red Deer River Naturalists Annual General Meeting.Moderator: President Rick TallasJanuary 26, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave,...
Jan 05, 2023
Canadian government tells travellers in Mexico to shelter in place due to violence
OTTAWA - The federal government is advising Canadians in Mexico to limit their movements and shelter in place due to violence in the northwestern part of the country. The violence is particularly in C...
Jan 05, 2023
Gouchie begins term as Chair of the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association
The Central Alberta REALTORS Association has announced a new leader.Michael Gouchie officially began his term as Chair of the Central Alberta REALTORS Association on Jan. 1, 2023. Officials say Gouchi...
Jan 05, 2023