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Liberals hope for 'tame' convention, in contrast to rival parties' controversies
OTTAWA - Thousands of federal Liberals will gather online Thursday night for the start of a three-day national convention that promises to be downright dull compared to similar events held by the Cons...
Apr 08, 2021
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tanner Pearson to three-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Tanner Pearson, signing the left-winger to a three-year extension. The team announced the deal, worth an average of US$3.25 million per year, Thursday....
Apr 08, 2021
Alberta adds 1,429 new COVID-19 cases, including 717 variants
Variant cases of concern are now the main concern when it comes to COVID-19 in Alberta.A total of 1,429 new cases of COVID-19 were announced for the province on Thursday, including 717 variant cases. ...
Apr 08, 2021
School ice cream sandwich program donation to Blackfalds school
We sure missed interacting with the kids at school, but we still soaked in plenty of smiles from those who had the opportunity to dine in and enjoy our teams' latest ice cream sandwich creation in sup...
Apr 08, 2021
Kenney says regional restrictions discussed, but not an option right now
Premier Jason Kenney says the provincial government has considered regional public health restrictions for Alberta's fight against COVID-19, but it's not an option at this time. Kenney said Thursday t...
Apr 08, 2021
Caucus dissent over COVID OK, breaking health rules means expulsion: Alberta premier
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is drawing a line in the sand for 18 of his backbenchers who are openly criticizing public-health restrictions meant to face down COVID-19. Kenney says dissent ...
Apr 08, 2021
Ottawa mulls exempting more workers from Canada-U.S. border shutdown: Garneau
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Ottawa is looking at expanding the categories of essential workers allowed to travel across the Canada-U.S. border. He told a parliamentary committe...
Apr 08, 2021
Kenney tells UCP caucus COVID-19 dissent OK, breaking health rules means expulsion
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is drawing a line in the sand on the 18 members of his United Conservative Party caucus openly criticizing his COVID-19 health restrictions.Kenney says dissent ...
Apr 08, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for April 8
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
Apr 08, 2021
Options for new shelter site expected within four weeks
Red Deer's looming emergency shelter and housing situation was the focus of a special meeting of city council yesterday.On March 29, Council voted to allow the current temporary shelter at the former ...
Apr 08, 2021