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AHS updates COVID-19 PCR testing eligibility
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is changing the eligibility for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for COVID-19.Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Monday that...
Jan 10, 2022
COVID hospitalizations rising in Alberta, just not at same rate as cases
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Monday, covering statistics from the past four days.In that time, 23,879 cases were confirmed, or approximately 5,969 per d...
Jan 10, 2022
Without Ronaldo, Man United labours to FA Cup win over Villa
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United laboured to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to Scott McTominay's early goal on Mo...
Jan 10, 2022
'It's about the players': new coach Boudreau a welcome refresh for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Bruce Boudreau was less than 24 hours into his tenure as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks when the chants began. The Canucks were up big against the L.A. Kings and fans inside Rogers Ar...
Jan 10, 2022
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Health experts and government critics are calling on the prime minister and premiers to fix cracks in Canada's health system and improve surge capacity ...
Jan 10, 2022
Man sentenced to three years for Fort Macleod fatal collision
FORT MACLEOD, AB - A Southern Alberta man will spend three years in prison after a collision resulted in another person's death.On the night of December 14/15, 2019, Tristan Big Sorrel Horse, 19 years...
Jan 10, 2022
Wild-card debate ramps up ahead of Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Add a fresh round of debate to a Canadian curling scene that has had no shortage of juicy storylines of late. The oft-discussed wild-card setup at the national championships took centre stage again Mo...
Jan 10, 2022
Former CFL running back pleads guilty to voyeurism for filming sexual encounter
CALGARY - Former CFL running back Jerome Messam has pleaded guilty to voyeurism after videotaping a consensual sexual encounter without the woman's permission. Messam appeared via a video link in a Ca...
Jan 10, 2022
Canada seeks deeper trade links with Taiwan, as part of new China strategy
OTTAWA - Canada's decision to pursue a foreign investment protection agreement with Taiwan, amid its ongoing tension with mainland China is being greeted with widespread approval in trade and diplomat...
Jan 10, 2022
Farm Management Canada offering online farm risk workshops
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The Canadian Agricultural Partnership 'Roots to Success' project has offered meaningful progress towards improved risk management for both agriculture and the agri-food section. A c...
Jan 10, 2022