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Alberta QR code vaccine record updated for travel
Starting November 24, Albertans planning to travel can download an updated vaccine record with a QR code to use both outside and within Canada. The Government of Alberta says the vaccine record will b...
Nov 23, 2021
Anishinaabe artist outfits Canadian Olympic curlers in Indigenous-inspired uniforms
SASKATOON - Canada's curlers will wear both their Canadian pride and a celebration of Indigenous spirit when they compete at the Beijing Games. Curling Canada and their uniform partner Dynasty Curling...
Nov 23, 2021
Quebec long-term care homes 'forgotten' in COVID-19 planning, ombudswoman says
MONTREAL - Long-term care homes were almost totally forgotten in Quebec's early COVID-19 planning, the province's ombudswoman said Tuesday in a report that called for widespread changes to "humanize" ...
Nov 23, 2021
UPDATE: Heavy police presence in Grimshaw expected to last several more hours
UPDATE: Peace Regional RCMP say they expect there to be a police presence around a Grimshaw home in the area of 45 Avenue and 53 Street for several more hours, though the Alberta RCMP Emergency Respon...
Nov 23, 2021
Woman back in Canada with young daughter after years in Syrian prison camps
OTTAWA - A Canadian woman who spent more than two years in Syrian prison camps is home from Iraq after fighting Ottawa to get an emergency travel document. The woman's lawyer, Paul Champ, says she arr...
Nov 23, 2021
Grande Prairie records two new COVID-19 cases, eight recoveries
The City of Grande Prairie added two new cases of COVID-19 and eight recoveries for Monday, November 22, bringing the active case total in the Swan City down to 133.In the County of Grande Prairie, th...
Nov 23, 2021
Children's COVID-19 vaccine appointments can be booked starting Wednesday
Albertans looking to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to book their appointment to do so through Alberta Health Services starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24.Premier...
Nov 23, 2021
Mediation set for Blackhawks, former player in assault case
The former player who sued the Chicago Blackhawks alleging the team did nothing when he raised allegations of sexual assault against an assistant coach in 2010 has agreed to mediation in hopes of sett...
Nov 23, 2021
Man charged with 5 homicide counts in deadly Waukesha crash
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Prosecutors in Wisconsin have charged a man with intentional homicide in the deaths of five people who were killed when an SUV was driven into a Christmas parade. Darrell Brooks Jr. w...
Nov 23, 2021
Culverts, ditches unsafe for childs play: County
Officials with the County of Grande Prairie are reminding residents of the dangers posed to children playing in and around ditches and culverts. Assistant Manager of Parks and Recreation Nora-Lee Gilk...
Nov 23, 2021