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Harper, Matz latest MLBers to contribute to virus relief
NEW YORK - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper and New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz are the latest baseball players to make donations to coronavirus relief efforts. Harper and his wife, Kay...
Apr 03, 2020
Alberta Ag societies express urgent need for help
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) is expressing concerns about their ongoing sustainability during the COVID-19 crisis.Tim Carson, CEO of AAAS, says they've decided from a Board...
Apr 03, 2020
Wickens hopes iRace will be 1st step back on IndyCar journey
INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Wickens never gave up on his dreams. When his Formula One hopes fizzled, Wickens worked his way back through the ranks to compete in the IndyCar Series. When doctors told him he ...
Apr 03, 2020
Sens offer use of CTC, other facilities to Ontario government amid pandemic
The Ottawa Senators have offered use of the Canadian Tire Centre, the building's nine adjacent parking lots, and three other community arenas affiliated with the team to the Ontari...
Apr 03, 2020
CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association to adopt the role of educators. As the threat of a shortened '20 CFL season increases daily because o...
Apr 03, 2020
Alberta officials deliver April 3 update on fight against pandemic
Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Government of Alberta officials will deliver the latest update on the province's fight against COVID-19 beginning at 4:30.You can watch the livestream below:rdnewsNOW will have m...
Apr 03, 2020
GST credit payments to low-income earners to arrive one month earlier
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will deliver more aid to low-income Canadians through the GST credit a month sooner than planned. The government initially announced the mone...
Apr 03, 2020
Patients paying higher dispensing fees as pharmacists limit prescription amounts
OTTAWA - A new policy that has pharmacists restricting patients to a 30-day supply of their medications means some people are having to pay dispensing fees two or three times over. The policy was...
Apr 03, 2020
Opportunities still exist for local volunteers
Despite the COVID-19 global health pandemic cancelling events and shutting down many parts of our lives, volunteer opportunities still exist throughout central Alberta.Volunteer Central has set up a s...
Apr 03, 2020
Red Deer County encouraging businesses to connect
Red Deer County has launched a LinkedIn page to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.The County says it encourages local businesses to take advantage of the social media platform's ab...
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