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Alberta shares COVID-19 update for June 19
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...
Jun 19, 2020
Blackfalds breaks ground on arena expansion, new library
Officials and community members in Blackfalds excitedly broke ground on Friday for the town's multi-plex expansion project. The $24.6 million expansion is scheduled for completion by summer 2021. One ...
Jun 19, 2020
Rugby Canada unveils return to play road map but provinces will have final say
Rugby Canada has lifted its country-wide suspension of sanctioned rugby activities, but says there is more to do before the game resumes. Ultimately what can be done on a rugby field and when will be ...
Jun 19, 2020
McGillis on abuse lawsuit: 'This isn't a CHL issue ... it's a hockey issue'
TORONTO - Brock McGillis wasn't surprised by the abuse allegations detailed in the class-action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Hockey League. He also says the sport's problems run far de...
Jun 19, 2020
Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg apologizes for censoring gay displays
WINNIPEG - Leadership at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg is apologizing for censoring displays about LGBTQ history at the request of some school groups. Six members of the executive t...
Jun 19, 2020
Some doctors call for mandatory mask use in Alberta to prevent spread of COVID-19
CALGARY - A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds and on public transit.The group, which has a campaign cal...
Jun 19, 2020
Market Watch: June 19, 2020
Big Picture Markets Struggle for Momentum as Coronavirus Cases Rise It's been a volatile week for N.A. equity markets as investors continue to weigh positive economic data against a disconcerting rise...
Jun 19, 2020
Judge weighs US bid to stop release of John Bolton's book
WASHINGTON - Former national security adviser John Bolton created a "mess" of his own making by moving to publish his book without receiving final authorization that the manuscript was free of classif...
Jun 19, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw among Alberta public servants recognized for leadership
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is among the public service leaders who've been honoured with Premier's Public Service Awards.In a release, the provincial government says these awards were p...
Jun 19, 2020
Parents disappointed over no refund for cancelled summer camp
A youth summer soccer camp provider is coming under fire from some local parents for not offering refunds for cancelled camps this year.Described as Canada's leading provider of grassroots soccer camp...
Jun 19, 2020