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Devils coach Lindy Ruff tests positive, misses Oilers game
New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the Devils' game against the Edmonton Oilers and was isolated from the team. The Devils made the announcement Friday, roughly 45 m...
Dec 31, 2021
Stampeders re-sign quarterback Jake Maier, made three starts in rookie season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American quarterback Jake Maier, who emerged as a dependable backup to Bo Levi Mitchell last season. Maier played 11 games for the Stampeders during his...
Dec 31, 2021
With no fix in sight, new moms turn to federal tribunal to get EI benefits
OTTAWA - For Courtney Franks, it's not about the money, but feeling like the employment insurance system has treated her and other new mothers unfairly. Franks is fighting the government at the tribun...
Dec 31, 2021
Military preparing for promised consultations with sexual misconduct victims
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing for the launch of highly anticipated consultations with thousands of current and former military members and defence officials who experienced inappropr...
Dec 31, 2021
Delaying return to school "the right call" - Teachers' Association
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The organization representing teachers across the province was pleased to learn that schools will remain closed for one extra week.On Thursday, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange ann...
Dec 31, 2021
New police chief named for Blood Tribe
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Police Commission has named a new police chief.Miiskiimisokasimi, Brice Iron Shirt, will be sworn in as the Blood Tribe Police Service's new chief at the multi-purpose b...
Dec 31, 2021
Milk River Emergency Department to temporarily close parts of next week
MILK RIVER, AB - Alberta Health Services is advising that the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department will be seeing some temporary closures next week.As there will be no on-site physician cover...
Dec 31, 2021
COVID isolation times for vaccinated Albertans shortened
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government has made a couple of announcements regarding COVID-19 isolation times.Health Minister Jason Copping says, starting Monday, January 3, fully vaccinated Albertans...
Dec 31, 2021
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas reflects on 2021, hopeful about new year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Member of Parliament (MP), Rachael Thomas, says the past year has certainly had its ups and downs but 2022 is looking bright.As we all have experienced the COVID-19 pandemi...
Dec 31, 2021
COVID kibosh on New Year's Eve parties and Biden vs Putin: In The News for Dec. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 31, 2021