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California takes small step toward reopening amid outbreak
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom relaxed his stay-at-home order on Wednesday to let hospitals resume elective surgeries, a move that will send many thousands of idled health care empl...
Apr 22, 2020
Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are ready for a made-for-TV rematch at a time when fans are craving live action. And this time, they'll have company. Turner Sports says quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyto...
Apr 22, 2020
'We have flattened the curve:' Saskatchewan may reopen some businesses in May
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says some businesses that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could reopen next month. In a televised address from the legislature Wednesday, a first ...
Apr 22, 2020
Plunging oil prices point to ‘deep collapse’ in sector, drilling firm CEO warns
CALGARY - The CEO of one of Canada's largest drilling rig contractors says plunging North American crude prices on Monday and Tuesday are signs that the oil industry is headed for a "deep, deep collap...
Apr 22, 2020
Alberta public pension manager loses big in oilpatch investments: analysis
Alberta's public pension manager has lost millions after investing in smaller energy companies at a time when the entire sector is in decline, an analysis has found.The left-wing think tank Progress A...
Apr 22, 2020
Low number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Alberta has premier cautiously optimistic
The relatively low number of hospitalizations in Alberta from COVID-19 has the province's premier looking ahead, albeit cautiously.There are currently 70 people in hospital for virus-related cases as ...
Apr 22, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks during a news conference on April 22 (Photo: Government of Alberta)
Province launches new volunteer tool and recognition program
The province has launched a new tool to connect Albertans with volunteer opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic and is asking anyone who is healthy to consider volunteering their time.At the April...
Apr 22, 2020 Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women (Government of Alberta)
M.D. of Greenview declares second State of Local Emergency
The M.D. of Greenview has declared a second State of Local Emergency.The State of Local Emergency was issued to help respond to "extraordinary" flooding and damage to infrastructure in the region caus...
Apr 22, 2020 Photo Credit: Shane Clausing
Grande Prairie's Zackary Shantz, Wesley Golden selected in 2020 WHL Draft
Two players from Grande Prairie were selected in Wednesday's 2020 WHL Bantam Draft.The first Grande Prairie native on the draft board was Zackary Shantz, who was selected with the 66th pick in the thi...
Apr 22, 2020 Bantam AAA Golden Arrow Storm forward Zackary Shantz. (photo by Shane Clausing
Three Manoir du Lac residents, Clear Hills County resident die from COVID-19 Wednesday
Three more residents of the Manoir du Lac continuing care facility in McLennan have died, while the confirmed individual with COVID-19 in Clear Hills County has also passed away over the last 24 hours...
Apr 22, 2020