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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Partial remains of second military helicopter crash victim identified
The Department of National Defence says it's recovered and identified the partial remains of a second victim of last month's military helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea. A govern...
May 10, 2020
Toronto FC to begin individual outdoor player workouts Monday on voluntary basis
Toronto FC says it will begin voluntary individual player workouts outdoors at its north Toronto training facility starting Monday. That mirrors the Toronto Raptors, who are opening up the OVO Athleti...
May 10, 2020
COVID claims sixth life in Brooks
BROOKS, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest update on COVID-19 infections as of Sunday, May 10.Another 96 infections were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 6,253....
May 10, 2020
WHL ensuring "smooth transition" as Portland Winterhawks' parent company files for bankruptcy
PORTLAND, OR - The Western Hockey League (WHL) says it is doing everything it can to support one of their teams.According to a report from Oregon Live, Portland Winterhawks Inc. filed for Chapter 15 b...
May 10, 2020
Online hub being created for community services for Albertan seniors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta says a new hub will be available soon to ensure seniors can get the help they need.CORE - Collaborative Online Resources and Education - will make it easier ...
May 10, 2020
Canadian military postpones, curtails numerous overseas missions due to COVID-19
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is postponing the deployment of a warship and surveillance aircraft to help enforce United Nations' sanctions against North Korea because of the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
May 10, 2020
Oh deer! It’s fawning season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fawn season is here, and officials at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre are reminding residents to watch out for the young deer.Taylor Hecker, program leader at Lethbridge's Helen Schul...
May 10, 2020
Another Cargill plant closes after COVID-19 outbreak
CHAMBLY, Que. - A Cargill meat-processing plant south of Montreal is closing temporarily after at least 64 workers tested positive for COVID-19, marking the second time the company has experienced an ...
May 10, 2020
Amid coronavirus news, many need to step away
NEW YORK - Heidi Van Roekel makes instructional art videos for YouTube when coronavirus news overwhelms her. Bill Webb takes his boat out. Stacy Mitchell searches her TV for something - anything - to ...
May 10, 2020
Brooks to host second "asymptomatic" testing" event for COVID-19
BROOKS, AB - Residents in Brooks will once again be able to get tested for COVID-19 even if they are not showing any symptoms.It will run from Tuesday, May 12 to Thursday, May 14 at the Jaycee Welding...
May 10, 2020