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Students to benefit from significant donation to Olds College
Post-secondary students from urban areas enrolled in the Agriculture Technology programs at Olds College are now eligible for a new scholarship announced on Tuesday.Robert Saik, serial Ag entrepreneur...
Jan 18, 2022
Canadiens forwards Cole Caufield and Joel Armia placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
Montreal Canadiens forwards Cole Caufield and Joel Armia have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol ahead of Tuesday's game in Dallas against the Stars. The last-place Canadiens have endured a mi...
Jan 18, 2022
Clearview invites nominations for annual awards
Clearview Public Schools is inviting nominations for The Clearview Award of Merit and The Clearview Star Award. District officials say the awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of staff ...
Jan 18, 2022
Military dealing with more than 10,000 unfilled positions amid growing pressures
OTTAWA - New figures show the Canadian Armed Forces are struggling with a growing shortage of personnel even as the military faces more and more demands at home and abroad. While the military is suppo...
Jan 18, 2022
Nunavut has first death in Omicron wave; Ottawa to send nurses and contact tracers
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's premier says the territory has recorded its first COVID-19 death during the Omicron wave. P.J. Akeeagok is sharing his condolences with the person's family and community. ...
Jan 18, 2022
United Way launches 'Tell Us Your Story' website
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) has launched a new website inviting users to provide input on central Alberta issues and topics. The project is called 'Tell Us Your Story' and can be found at engage...
Jan 18, 2022
Canada's Liam Fraser moves to Belgian second tier with KMSK Deinze
Canadian international midfielder Liam Fraser has signed with KMSK Deinze in the Belgian second tier. The 23-year-old from Toronto joined Columbus last May on loan from Toronto FC. He made one appeara...
Jan 18, 2022
Homeless shelters face added strain amid Omicron, high rates of people on streets
OTTAWA - People working to help the homeless are struggling to support those living on the streets as the highly transmissible Omicron COVID-19 variant sweeps through communities. Deirdre Freiheit, pr...
Jan 18, 2022
Red Deer Chamber names familiar face as new CEO
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce has a new CEO.Scott Robinson takes on the role with a wealth of experience in his corner, the Chamber notes in a release.That includes over 25 years of ex...
Jan 18, 2022
Quebec singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37, found dead in Quebec City
MONTREAL - The Quebec coroner's office is investigating the death of singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37. Quebec City police said today officers found Ouellet's body in a building Monday night in the ...
Jan 18, 2022