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COVID-19 latest hurdle in Canada's long road to buying new fighter jets
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting another challenge to Canada's long-running and tumultuous effort to buy new fighter jets. The federal government last summer launched a long-awaited compet...
Apr 21, 2020
Fans invited to compete for 'Friends' reunion special spot
NEW YORK - The big upcoming "Friends" reunion special is inviting a few extra friends - maybe even you. Castmembers of the popular show have announced that five fans will get a chance to watch the reu...
Apr 21, 2020
A dark, twisted, heartfelt family pic in 'The Willoughbys'
LOS ANGELES - Maya Rudolph loves stories about unconventional families. It's why her daughter brought Lois Lowry's "The Willoughbys" to her attention well before she knew that there was a planned film...
Apr 21, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic having an impact upon kicker Lauther's preparation
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into Brett Lauther's plans. The Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker was planning to spend the off-season in Regina training at the team's facility in ...
Apr 21, 2020
ALERT: Sharp rise in online child exploitation reports in March
EDMONTON, AB - Parents across the province are being advised to closely monitor their childrens' online activity.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's (ALERT) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I...
Apr 21, 2020 Incidents reported to ICE. (ALERT)
Shutdown of second Alberta meat plant with COVID-19 cases inevitable: Union
CALGARY - A union is warning that a meat packing plant in southern Alberta is postponing the inevitable by staying open after another facility in the province temporarily shut down because of COVID-19...
Apr 21, 2020 JBS Canada (Facebook)
Grande Prairie volunteers encouraged to make signs for National Volunteer Week
This week marks National Volunteer Week across Canada. It has been going on annually for 30-plus years and recognizes the importance of volunteers in the community. Normally during the week, the Grand...
Apr 21, 2020 Photo: Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau
Floods cause road hazards in both MD of Fairview and Birch Hills County
The Municipal District of Fairview and Birch Hills County have both issued alerts for overland flooding Tuesday.The flooding in the MD has created traffic hazards on multiple municipal roads.Drivers i...
Apr 21, 2020
Hotels for homeless people could tackle two crises at once: advocates
OTTAWA - Housing and homelessness advocates across the country say the COVID-19 crisis has presented an opportunity to keep people housed long after the pandemic has ended. People in crowded homeless ...
Apr 21, 2020
Bear Creek Folk Festival postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19
The 2020 Bear Creek Folk Festival has officially been postponed until August of 2021.The organizing committee made the announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday morning."While we are deeply saddened...
Apr 21, 2020 Photo: Bear Creek Folk Festival