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Alberta unions call for circuit-breaker COVID-19 lockdown, premier says no
EDMONTON - The leaders of Alberta's largest public and private sector unions are calling for drastic lockdown measures immediately to fight the spiralling COVID-19 Omicron variant.The leaders are call...
Jan 12, 2022
Senators taking extra week off, extend adjournment to Feb. 8
OTTAWA - Canada's Senate is taking an additional week off before resuming work in Ottawa. After consulting with the leadership of the various groups in the upper house, Senate Speaker George Furey say...
Jan 12, 2022
Hinshaw confirms shipments of at-home rapid tests delayed
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you were having a tough time finding at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, it might take a little while longer for supplies to catch up.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw sa...
Jan 12, 2022
Grande Prairie adds 32 new COVID-19 cases, Alberta records 6,789
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 32 new COVID-19 cases along with 16 recoveries for January 10, bringing the active number of cases to 303 (up 16).The County of Grande Prairie added 18 new cases an...
Jan 12, 2022
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while he supports measures to encourage vaccination, he needs more details before taking a stance on Quebec's co...
Jan 12, 2022
PCN allowing Grande Prairie residents to self-report positive COVID-19 rapid tests
Residents across Alberta Health's North Zone are being given the option to self-report their positive COVID-19 rapid tests for their medical history chart. The COVID-19 support program was launched on...
Jan 12, 2022
1/6 panel requests interview from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, shifting their investigation to...
Jan 12, 2022
Five to watch: Canada boasts Paralympic stars on the ice and snow
The dust has barely settled on the Tokyo Paralympics, and the Winter Paralympics in Beijing are just 50 days from opening. The Canadian team captured 28 medals -- eight gold, four silver and 16 bronze...
Jan 12, 2022
Forge FC confirms signing of two former Pacific FC attackers
Forge FC has confirmed the signing of forward Terran Campbell and midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour, who helped Pacific FC to the Canadian Premier League title last month. In a departure from normal pr...
Jan 12, 2022
'Nothing he couldn't do:' 101-year-old Metis veteran remembered for enduring legacy
A 101-year-old Metis veteran is being remembered for his powerful legacy, quiet strength and infinite kindness. Louis Roy died Tuesday at a long-term care home in the northern Saskatchewan village of ...
Jan 12, 2022