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'Death is so real:' Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure
CALGARY - An organization that works with immigrants says the temporary closure of a large slaughterhouse in southern Alberta has left many among its largely Filipino workforce fea...
Apr 25, 2020

Regional Archives look to carry legacy forward following passing of founder
Members of the Peace Country's heritage community are mourning the loss of an original archivist, as Mary Nutting passed away on Monday, April 20 at the age of 67 following a lengthy battle with breas...
Apr 25, 2020 Mary Nutting, the founding Executive Director of the South Peace Regional Archives, passed away on April 20 at the age of 67 (Photo: Fran Rodgers Photography / South Peace Regional Archives)

Nashville musicians find themselves without jobs or benefits
NASHVILLE - Colin Poulton moved to Nashville in 2008 to study commercial guitar. He dropped out of college but stuck with the city and the guitar, first playing in a series of original bands and more ...
Apr 25, 2020

EU rallies Canada, allies to help WHO after Trump temporarily withdraws funding
OTTAWA - The European Union is planning a major pledging conference early next month to help fill the World Health Organization's funding gaps, and it expects Canada to play a key role. Brice de ...
Apr 25, 2020

Despite excitement, future drive-in movie nights on hold
Those excited to take in a movie night at Bullets and Broadheads on Saturday night are going to have to cancel those plans.The event being put on by Echo AVU and the Revolution Auto Group, as well as ...
Apr 24, 2020 The parking lot filled up quickly for Friday's drive-in showing at Bullets and Broadheads (Photo: Shane Clausing)

Pittsburgh takes Canadian-born receiver Claypool in second round of NFL draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Canadian receiver Chase Claypool in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. Claypool was the 17th player taken in the round, 49th overall. Claypool, ...
Apr 24, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps look to help financially troubled aquarium survive
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have joined forces with the Vancouver Aquarium to sell face masks with proceeds going to help keep the financially troubled aquarium afloat. The aquarium, a not-for...
Apr 24, 2020

U.S. seals the deal on USMCA, says trade agreement can now take effect July 1
WASHINGTON - The United States has cleared the way for its long-awaited trade agreement with Canada and Mexico to go into effect July 1. The U.S. notified its North American trading partners...
Apr 24, 2020

NHL's hub-city concept intrigues Flames general manager Brad Treliving
CALGARY - Where, when and how are Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving's questions for the NHL as the league considers a hub-city concept to resume the season. There were 189 g...
Apr 24, 2020

Six new cases in Mackenzie County area Friday as Alberta tops 4,000
The Mackenzie County area has added six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, while the province of Alberta surpassed 4,000 total cases for April 24.The area that includes the communities of High Level, La...
Apr 24, 2020 Photo: Government of Alberta