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'It's a relief:' Some Calgary homeless put aside fears to get COVID-19 shots
CALGARY - Donald Campbell shook and wiped away tears after he received his first COVID-19 vaccination at a walk-in clinic for Calgary's homeless. The 49-year-old said he has battled alcohol and drug a...
Jun 3, 2021
Veteran Steven Vitoria marvels at Canada's youth for its talent and work ethic
At 34, centre back Steven Vitoria is the greybeard of the Canadian soccer team as it prepares for World Cup qualifying matches against Aruba and Suriname. He is surrounded by youth. Twelve members of ...
Jun 3, 2021
Grande Prairie RCMP seek help identifying suspects in Peavy Mart theft
Grande Prairie RCMP is asking the public for information related to the theft of a snow blower and go kart from a local business.On Saturday, May 29, at around 4:28 a.m. officers responded to reports ...
Jun 3, 2021
Underlying factors for Inuit highlighted in separate plan to address MMIWG
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Two national Inuit organizations have released their own plan on how to right social, legal and cultural failings identified by a national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigeno...
Jun 3, 2021
Muskoseepi Park spillway and dam inspections to occur June 8
Those near the Muskoseepi Park reservoir will notice some construction work on June 7 & 8.On June 7, water levels in the Muskoseepi Park reservoir will be significantly lowered to accommodate safe...
Jun 3, 2021
New Brunswick ramps up efforts to solve mystery behind unknown brain disease
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government is stepping up its efforts to find the cause of a baffling neurological disease that has afflicted 48 residents. Health Minister Dorothy Shephard announced t...
Jun 3, 2021
Federal agency: Nevada flower near mine should be protected
RENO, Nev. (AP) - An extremely rare wildflower that grows only in Nevada's high desert where an Australian mining company wants to dig for lithium should be protected under the Endangered Species Act,...
Jun 3, 2021
Residential school survivors can legally reclaim their traditional names for free
The Government of Alberta is making it easier for survivors of residential schools and their families to legally change their names to reflect their Indigenous roots.Indigenous Relations Minister Rick...
Jun 3, 2021
Pair killed by avalanche identified as central Albertans
Two central Albertans have been identified as the victims in a deadly avalanche that happened the morning of May 30 in Jasper National Park.Nathaniel Johnson of Red Deer and Cochrane, and Andrew Abel ...
Jun 3, 2021
Sexsmith man charged following alleged assault of woman in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP have arrested a Sexsmith man on aggravated assault charges.After receiving reports on an assault at approximately 4:20 p.m. on May 30, officers responded to the scene in the area o...
Jun 3, 2021