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Alberta Blue Cross says new scam promises healthcare payments to seniors
Alberta Blue Cross says a new scam is attempting to defraud seniors by promising healthcare payments.All Albertans aged 65 and older are eligible for the Coverage for Seniors program administered by A...
Jan 20, 2023
Another closure for Beaverlodge ED
Alberta Health Services says the emergency department at the Beaverlodge Regional Hospital is closed until 8 a.m. Saturday, January 21, due to a shortage of nurses.Nurses are still on site in acute ca...
Jan 20, 2023
Hurricanes' Pacioretty suffers 2nd Achilles tendon tear
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Hurricanes winger Max Pacioretty has suffered a second tear of his right Achilles tendon, the team said Friday. Pacioretty was placed on injured reserve after he was hurt...
Jan 20, 2023
Companies facing charges related to worker's death in Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Four companies are facing charges after a worker died on a winter road in Nunavut last year. Sabina Gold and Silver Corporation, Matrix Aviation Solutions Inc., Matrix Kitikmeot Ltd...
Jan 20, 2023
GPPL non-profit society looking for members
A non-profit society created to support and promote the Grande Prairie Public Library is hosting its annual membership drive Saturday at the library.From noon to 4 p.m., members of the Champions of th...
Jan 20, 2023
Judge orders government to repatriate four Canadian men held in Syrian camps
OTTAWA - A judge has ordered the Liberal government to help bring home four Canadian men being held in Syrian camps. In a ruling today, Federal Court Justice Henry Brown has directed Ottawa to request...
Jan 20, 2023
Lethbridge parents charged after allegedly assaulting and sexually assaulting their infant
WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some will find disturbing.LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a pair of suspects after an infant was allegedly assaul...
Jan 20, 2023
Communication key for veteran Jets coach as Winnipeg gets Bowness bump
TORONTO - Rick Bowness made a promise when he turned his attention behind the bench. Having just retired, the journeyman centre would coach the way he wanted - the way he wished - he had been coached....
Jan 20, 2023
South Africa scores 29 straight points in beating Canada at HSBC New Zealand Sevens
HAMILTON, New Zealand - Canada's men had a rough start at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Friday, beaten 34-5 by South Africa with Shilton van Wyk scoring three tries for the Blitzboks. South Africa re...
Jan 20, 2023
Juventus hit with 15-point penalty for false accounting
ROME (AP) - Juventus was hit with a massive 15-point penalty for false accounting Friday following an appeal hearing at the Italian soccer federation. The punishment could eliminate the club's chances...
Jan 20, 2023