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At least $9.7 billion in state bailouts for Air France, KLM
PARIS - The French and Dutch governments announced at least 9 billion euros ($9.7 billion) in bailout money Friday to rescue Air France and KLM, which are fighting for survival as most of their planes...
Apr 24, 2020
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
WASHINGTON - The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from ...
Apr 24, 2020
Former refugees Alphonso Davies, Asmir Begovic play video-game fundraiser
Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertain...
Apr 24, 2020
WATCH: Health Minister Shandro announces changes expected to enhance rural health care
Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro made a number of announcements Friday afternoon that he says will strengthen the recruitment and retention of rural doctors.Chief among the changes is an abolishm...
Apr 24, 2020 Health Minister Tyler Shandro (Gov't of Alberta livestream)
Discovery Wildlife Park celebrating fuzzy new arrivals
Staff at Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail are ecstatic with the arrival of a cuddly pair of newcomers to the facility.Two grey wolf pups named Highlander and Sassenach have arrived from Safari Nia...
Apr 24, 2020 Two grey wolf pups named Highlander and Sassenach have arrived at Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail from Safari Niagara. They were born on Mar. 23. (Supplied)
Market Watch: April 24, 2020
Big PictureVolatile Oil Prices Take Investors on Wild RideU.S. stocks declined sharply on Monday, signaling the start of another volatile week, after U.S. crude futures entered negative territory for ...
Apr 24, 2020
Battle of the Rockies becomes latest cancelled event
One of the latest events to fall victim to restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 is the annual Battle of the Rockies, which is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chuckwagon Association (RMCA).The latest...
Apr 24, 2020 (File photo)
Drayton Valley RCMP report: April 16 - 23
April 168:20 am - Drayton Valley - 49 Avenue - Complainant reporting vandalism to two work trucks overnight. Suspects smashed vehicle door handles with crowbars. 8:55 am - Brazeau County - Hwy 22 - Co...
Apr 24, 2020
World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton cancelled due to COVID-19
The 2020 World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Triathlon Union announced the cancellation Friday, saying the global pandemic has ma...
Apr 24, 2020
CBO says deficit to reach $3.7 trillion in economic decline
WASHINGTON - A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending on testing, health care and aid to businesses and households will nearly quadruple the government's budge...
Apr 24, 2020