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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)
Canada, G20 mum on cutting oil output, but minister cites good co-operation
OTTAWA - Canada and its G20 partners won't yet be following OPEC nations by cutting production to stop spiralling oil prices caused by the COVID-19 crisis and a price war between S...
Apr 10, 2020
Eskimos sign wide receiver Armanti Edwards
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos announced on Friday that the club has signed wide receiver Armanti Edwards. Edwards, five-foot-11 and 183 pounds, entered the CFL in 2016 with the Saskatchewan Rou...
Apr 10, 2020
Federal government names group to ensure disabled Canadians included in COVID-19 response
The COVID-19 pandemic takes a particularly heavy toll on Canadians with disabilities and more efforts are needed to ensure they're included in national efforts to respond to the crisis, the minister o...
Apr 10, 2020
Rogers Cup in Montreal may be postponed following Quebec government's request
MONTREAL - Tennis Canada and the WTA Tour are discussing the possibility of postponing the Rogers Cup women's tournaments. The national organizing body for tennis made the announcement on Fr...
Apr 10, 2020
Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 10
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April ...
Apr 10, 2020