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Mourners struggle to grieve N.S. mass-murder victims during pandemic
The death toll from a massacre that stretched across rural Nova Scotia last weekend was still being counted Tuesday as families grappled with another uncertainty: how to mourn during a pandemic t...
Apr 21, 2020
Lung Association launches COVID-19 information section for those with underlying conditions
The Lung Association of Alberta and the Northwest Territories has launched a new COVID-19 information section about on their website for those with underlying respiratory or lung conditions.Dr. Mohit ...
Apr 21, 2020 From the Lung Association of Alberta and NWT
No beef shortage expected, despite plant closure amid COVID-19 outbreak
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the country shouldn't expect beef shortages due to the temporary closure of a large processing facility after a COVID-19 outbreak, but prices may go up.Carg...
Apr 21, 2020
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