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Learn to stop the spread during Invasive Species Awareness Week
Albertans are encouraged to learn how they can contain certain species not healthy for the local biome during what is Canada's second annual Invasive Species Awareness Week.The week runs from runs May...
May 14, 2020
2019 a good year for Red Deer Regional Airport
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials at Red Deer Regional Airport remain excited about the future prospects for YQF.On Thursday, airport officials held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) a...
May 14, 2020
Alberta reports 50 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
Alberta is reporting a total of 5,205 recoveries from COVID-19 as of Thursday, an increase of 129 from Wednesday, while there are 1,131 active cases, a decrease of 80.There are 65 people in Alberta ho...
May 14, 2020
Canada thanks early departing WTO chief for help on reform efforts
OTTAWA - Canada's trade minister is thanking the departing head of the World Trade Organization for his help trying the reform the troubled referee for global trade. Mary Ng highlighted the ...
May 14, 2020
Horse racing given green light by Ontario government to get underway
TORONTO - The Ontario government has given Woodbine Entertainment the green light to run live horse races. Horse racing was listed among the activities and businesses that could return or begin a...
May 14, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 14
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
May 14, 2020
Red Deer shopping malls open their doors
Red Deer's two largest shopping centres have opened their doors for Stage 1 of Alberta's phased relaunch during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At Bower Place, some stores are now open for business. Ho...
May 14, 2020
U Sports unveils nominees for male and female athletes of the year
OTTAWA - An aspiring Olympian, a runner conquering autoimmune disease and a history-making goaltender are among the nominees for U Sports athletes of the year. Manitoba swimmer Kelsey Wog, Toronto run...
May 14, 2020
'Head shave challenge' in support of Golden Circle seniors centre
With the downturn of the economy, having to cancel two major fundraisers this year due to the economic uncertainty, the executive director of the Golden Circle senior resource centre is going a cut ab...
May 14, 2020
N.S. premier says province would play 'support' role if Ottawa probes shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier says his government would only play a "support" role if a public inquiry is called into a shooting rampage that took 22 lives in the province l...
May 14, 2020