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Missing woman last seen in Gasoline Alley
UPDATE (APRIL 14) Blackfalds RCMP advise that they have located Beulah Beaverbones and say she is safe.
Apr 11, 2020
New York City schools closed for rest of year amid pandemic
New York City's 1.1 million-pupil public school system will be closed for the rest of the school year as the city struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday...
Apr 11, 2020
Swiss prosecutors intend to drop 1 FIFA case against Blatter
GENEVA - In a legal victory for former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, federal prosecutors in Switzerland plan to drop one of two cases open against him for suspected criminal mismanagement. The Swiss at...
Apr 11, 2020
'This is a war': Military fight against COVID-19 will be anything but easy
OTTAWA - When 40 Canadian Rangers swung into action in northern Quebec this week to set up heated tents for COVID-19 screening and conduct other tasks in their local communities due to the pandemic, t...
Apr 11, 2020
Problems at long-term care homes in spotlight as House of Commons returns
OTTAWA - As the House of Commons returns Saturday in an effort to pass the wage subsidy bill to help beleaguered businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, Canada must also contend with major problem...
Apr 11, 2020
COVID-19 fact sheet for kids put out by Alberta Health
Alberta Health has released a new fact sheet targeted at helping kids and students understand COVID-19.The first question it tackles is the most obvious: What is a coronavirus?It states: "Coronavirus ...
Apr 10, 2020 (Alberta.ca/covid19)
Cases still low but tougher days could come on reserves: Indigenous Services minister
OTTAWA - The federal minister of Indigenous services says that even though the number of COVID-19 cases on reserves remains low, no one should be complacent. Marc Miller told reporters during a news c...
Apr 10, 2020
Former NHL player, coach Tom Webster dies at the age of 71
Tom Webster was honoured by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday as the NHL club announced his death at the age of 71. Webster was a player on the original New England Whalers in the inaugural seaso...
Apr 10, 2020
Motorists urged to pump the brakes on Red Deer roads
The City of Red Deer says speeding, often excessive, is occurring throughout the city, and police are taking measures to respond."Over the past two weeks, Red Deer RCMP have caught motorists driving a...
Apr 10, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Hinshaw: More masking required at continuing care facilities as cases rise to 1,500
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta has risen to 1,500, 49 more than a day ago.There have also been seven new deaths -- the largest single day jump -- bringing the provincial total to 39.Chi...
Apr 10, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw delivers an update on COVID-19 in Alberta on April 10, alongside ASL translator Randy Dziwenka. (Gov't of Alberta livestream)