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Alberta adds support to children living with diabetes
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta children and youth living with diabetes are now receiving additional support for monitoring and managing their condition.Eligible Albertans younger than 18 years who are insulin...
Feb 03, 2022
Vancouver Whitecaps sign top striker Brian White to four-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps locked up a potent piece of their offence, signing American striker Brian White to a four-year extension. The deal, announced Thursday, will keep White in Vancouver...
Feb 03, 2022
Canadian men take a breath before looking to seal a World Cup berth in Qatar
Four years into his tenure as coach of the men's soccer team, John Herdman is now one win away from taking Canada to the World Cup - ending a 36-year absence from the world showcase. A Canadian tie in...
Feb 03, 2022
Ottawa 'clarifies' truckers are not exempt from COVID-19 vaccine mandate
OTTAWA - The government has issued an order-in-council clarifying that truckers are not exempt from a vaccine mandate after bureaucrats were confused by their own policy. The Canada Border Services Ag...
Feb 03, 2022
Cost of Coutts blockade adds up; Beef industry calls for resolution
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- With the disruption at the Coutts border crossing approaching day seven, Canada's beef industry has serious concerns with supply chain challenges, including the lack of access to fe...
Feb 03, 2022
From heroes to targets: At an Ontario hospital, anti-vax protests weigh on staff
Nicole Corry says she didn't become a personal support worker to be called a hero. But she never anticipated that she would be villainized as she puts her health and family's welfare on the line to ca...
Feb 03, 2022
Coutts blockade costing Southern Alberta $3M/day: Economic Development Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - For Trevor Lewington, the ongoing convoy and blockade near the Coutts border "is not a political issue, this is an economic issue."The CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge spoke abo...
Feb 03, 2022
SIX08 Health: A patient-centred, multidisciplinary Lethbridge health clinic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - SIX08 Health offers a unique approach to health care in southern Alberta.Using a patient-centric team-based approach allows staff to accurately assess, diagnose and treat patients' co...
Feb 03, 2022
Purple Hippo Boutique: Unique handmade items by local artisans
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Purple Hippo Boutique is the place to check out if you're looking for unique items you can't find in other shops.The Lethbridge business features handmade items by local artists -...
Feb 03, 2022
Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke left prison on Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald - an early...
Feb 03, 2022