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Cases still low but tougher days could come on reserves: Indigenous Services minister
OTTAWA - The federal minister of Indigenous services says that even though the number of COVID-19 cases on reserves remains low, no one should be complacent. Marc Miller told reporters during a news c...
Apr 10, 2020
Former NHL player, coach Tom Webster dies at the age of 71
Tom Webster was honoured by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday as the NHL club announced his death at the age of 71. Webster was a player on the original New England Whalers in the inaugural seaso...
Apr 10, 2020
Canada, G20 mum on cutting oil output, but minister cites good co-operation
OTTAWA - Canada and its G20 partners won't yet be following OPEC nations by cutting production to stop spiralling oil prices caused by the COVID-19 crisis and a price war between S...
Apr 10, 2020
Eskimos sign wide receiver Armanti Edwards
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos announced on Friday that the club has signed wide receiver Armanti Edwards. Edwards, five-foot-11 and 183 pounds, entered the CFL in 2016 with the Saskatchewan Rou...
Apr 10, 2020
Alberta hits 1,500 cases of COVID-19 Friday
The province of Alberta added 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing it's total to 1,500 as of April 10. No cases were added in the North Zone on Good Friday, holding Northern Alberta's total at...
Apr 10, 2020
Federal government names group to ensure disabled Canadians included in COVID-19 response
The COVID-19 pandemic takes a particularly heavy toll on Canadians with disabilities and more efforts are needed to ensure they're included in national efforts to respond to the crisis, the minister o...
Apr 10, 2020
Rogers Cup in Montreal may be postponed following Quebec government's request
MONTREAL - Tennis Canada and the WTA Tour are discussing the possibility of postponing the Rogers Cup women's tournaments. The national organizing body for tennis made the announcement on Fr...
Apr 10, 2020
WATCH: Officials to provide COVID-19 update for April 10
Chief Medical Officer of Health in Alberta, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and other officials will provide an update on COVID-19 in the province on Friday afternoon.The province says officials will provide updat...
Apr 10, 2020
Man surrenders to police after alleged shooting in Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP say one person is in hospital and recovering from gunshot wounds suffered during an incident Thursday night on the city's east side.Mounties received calls just before 6 p.m. about shots...
Apr 10, 2020
Province launches online resource to help Albertans find agri-food jobs
The Alberta government has launched an online resource designed to strengthen the food supply chain and fill agriculture and agri-food jobs.Keeping Alberta's food supply chain safe and intact is a pri...
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