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Alberta announces new protection measures for continuing care facilities
The Alberta government has announced that starting on October 25, there will be some new protective measures coming into place at continuing care facilities across the province.As of next Monday, mask...
Oct 19, 2021
Grande Prairie records 35 COVID-19 recoveries, two new cases added
The City of Grande Prairie added just two new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, along with 35 recoveries, bringing the active case total in the city down to 244.In the County of Grande Prairie, t...
Oct 19, 2021
Coal report on Albertans’ views to be delayed one month, says panel chairman
EDMONTON - A report detailing how Albertans feel about open-pit coal mining in the Rockies will be delayed by a month, says the head of the committee preparing the document.Ron Wallace said the report...
Oct 19, 2021
Olds RCMP recover Massey Ferguson tractor
Olds RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating the owner of a Massey Ferguson Model 270 tractor with a cab and front end loader attached.The abandoned tractor was recovered at a gravel pit loc...
Oct 19, 2021
Trudeau, Blanchet talk vaccination, provincial health summit ahead of Nov. 22 return
OTTAWA - A month before returning to the House of Commons, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet agree on one at least one thing: those present will need to be fu...
Oct 19, 2021
Olympic wrestler Jasmine Mian elected to Calgary city council
CALGARY - Newly elected Calgary city councillor Jasmine Mian joins several Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have run for political office in Canada and won in recent years. Mian, an Olympic wrestle...
Oct 19, 2021
Coal report on Albertans' views to be delayed one month, says panel chairman
EDMONTON - A report detailing how Albertans feel about open-pit coal mining in the Rockies will be delayed by a month, says the head of the committee preparing the document. Ron Wallace said the repor...
Oct 19, 2021
Herdman invites Albertans to be part of history for November World Cup qualifiers
Canada coach John Herdman has asked Albertans to climb on board next month when the Canadian men play a pair of crucial World Cup qualifying games in Edmonton. "That's what we're inviting this communi...
Oct 19, 2021
Hockey games, weddings, concerts in B.C. back to 100 per cent for fully vaccinated
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 capacity limits for indoor and outdoor organized events will be lifted on Oct. 25, the day after the deadline for residents to be fully vaccinate...
Oct 19, 2021
Indictment accused Nebraska congressman of lying to FBI
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, accusing him of lying to the FBI and concealing information from federal agents who were investigati...
Oct 19, 2021