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Temporary road closures on June 3 for Graduates of Ponoka Parade
There will be temporary road closures in Ponoka on Thursday, June 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Graduates of Ponoka Parade. The following streets will be closed for the event: -55 Street (from 45 Av...
May 29, 2021
Controlled burn in Lacombe on Sunday
A controlled burn is taking place Sunday in Lacombe."The Lacombe Fire Department, in conjunction with CP Rail, will be conducting the burn along the railway line adjacent to Highway 2A on May 30 from ...
May 29, 2021
New executive director named at Central Alberta Humane Society
Central Alberta Humane Society has a new executive director.Eve Sira is taking over the position as of June 1, and brings with her an extensive professional portfolio.That includes managing, marketing...
May 29, 2021
Canada coach John Herdman picks squad for crucial CONACACF World Cup qualifiers
Coach John Herdman has chosen his troops for a crucial World Cup qualifying stretch in June that could see Canada advance to the final round of CONCACAF qualifying.With injuries, form and availability...
May 29, 2021
P.E.I. senator looks to amend budget bill to deal with issue of EI zones on island
OTTAWA - A senator from Prince Edward Island is pushing for a change to the government's sweeping budget bill that she says would entrench an unfair situation on the island that the Trudeau Liberals h...
May 29, 2021
Work underway for forensics experts to identify and repatriate B.C. school remains
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Plans are being made to identify and return home the remains of more than 200 children found buried at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia's Interior, says a p...
May 29, 2021
Montreal Canadiens ready to open doors for fans for first time in pandemic
MONTREAL - For the first time since March 2020, a Canadian NHL team will have paying fans in the arena tonight. After Quebec loosened COVID-19 restrictions, the Montreal Canadiens will be permitted to...
May 29, 2021
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
ROME (AP) - When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COV...
May 29, 2021
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
ROME (AP) - When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COV...
May 29, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 28, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 28, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 463,184 new vaccinations administered for a total of 22,809,93...
May 28, 2021