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Death toll in Chinese hotel collapse raised to 17; 23 freed
BEIJING (AP) - The death toll in the collapse of a hotel in eastern China was raised to 17 Wednesday as authorities ended the search and rescue mission. The city of Suzhou said on its social media fee...
Jul 13, 2021

Missing: Isaiah Okeynan, 25, of Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin RCMP say Isaiah Okeynan has been located safe and sound.
Jul 13, 2021

Iqaluit mayor won't raise motion to tax churches, says similar motion already passed
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The mayor of Iqaluit says he will no longer bring forward a motion to make the city's churches pay taxes on land use. Kenny Bell proposed the motion following the discovery of what ...
Jul 13, 2021

Blue-green algae bloom advisory issued for Alix Lake
Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Alix Lake. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors ...
Jul 13, 2021

NBA Finals ratings up from 2020 pandemic, down from 2019
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA Finals has gained some, but not all, of its audience back after last year's trip to the pandemic bubble. The first three games of the championship match between the Phoenix Sun...
Jul 13, 2021

Changes still needed to Canada's safe sport program, Olympian Jennifer Heil says
Three-time Olympian Jennifer Heil is calling on the federal government to make changes to its latest safe sport program, saying it still lacks the independence necessary to properly protect all Canadi...
Jul 13, 2021

First-dose walk-in clinics open in Central Zone for youth born between 2004 to 2009
Albertans born between 2004 to 2009 can receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in clinics in the following communities in Central Zone: CamroseDrumhellerRocky Moun...
Jul 13, 2021

Red Deer down to 15 active COVID cases
There are now 15 active cases of coronavirus in Red Deer, down two from Monday.According to the latest update from Alberta Health, recoveries now total 5,723 - up two from Monday, while the number of ...
Jul 13, 2021

Slimmer version of Shane Richards reports to Toronto Argonauts' training camp
Shane Richards is a different man at the Toronto Argonauts' training camp. The hulking six-foot-eight offensive lineman reported to Toronto's camp Saturday weighing about 290 pounds - some 60 pounds l...
Jul 13, 2021

Wolf Creek Public Schools appoints new assistant transportation manager
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Mercer as the district's new WCPS Assistant Transportation Manager."I am excited with the skill set that Rod brings to us...
Jul 13, 2021