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Payments for CERB top $40 billion as feds open doors for commercial rent help
OTTAWA - A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid. Federal figures posted Monda...
May 25, 2020
Southern Alberta groups receive funding to aid local seniors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A whole host of non-profit organizations in Lethbridge and the surrounding area will be better equipped to support seniors.The Government of Canada, through the New Horizons for Senio...
May 25, 2020
Lions rookie linebacker Williams patiently waiting for 2020 CFL season
Jordan Williams isn't allowing the COVID-19 pandemic dampen his enthusiasm of starting his pro football career with the B.C. Lions. The six-foot, 232-pound linebacker was the first...
May 25, 2020
Picture Butte High School staff cheer on Class of 2020
PICTURE BUTTE, AB - Graduating students at Picture Butte High School (PBHS) received recognition from school staff on Saturday - albeit in a slightly unconventional manner.Saturday, May 23 was the ori...
May 25, 2020
Gathering limits make a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them. Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted ...
May 25, 2020
Despite warm weather, Trudeau urges people to keep safe outdoors from COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have a responsibility to themselves and to the people around them to follow public health rules to slow the spread of COVID-19. He also says that ...
May 25, 2020
Drive-in high school graduation ceremony being organized in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellations or postponements of many graduation ceremonies, an alternative is being offered for students.MyVictory Church and MyCityCare h...
May 25, 2020
National Women's Soccer League moves to allow training in small groups
The National Women's Soccer League moved a step closer to resuming play by announcing Monday that players can start training in small groups providing it is done under league protocols and m...
May 25, 2020
Applications for Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open
OTTAWA, ONT - Small business owners in Alberta can now apply for emergency aid to cover the cost of rent.The Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program is now open for applicants in p...
May 25, 2020
N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices
HALIFAX - As police in Nova Scotia continue their investigation into a mass killing last month that claimed 22 lives, newly released documents reveal the RCMP have seized and searched the ki...
May 25, 2020