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National chief calls COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan alarming
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says an outbreak of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's far north is alarming.Perry Bellegarde notes there's been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and a...
May 05, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Spruce Meadows cancels Masters show jumping event because of COVID-19
CALGARY - Spruce Meadows has cancelled its marquee Masters show jumping tournament scheduled for September because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The equestrian and soccer facility in Calgary had already c...
May 05, 2020
Pelosi pushes new virus package as GOP resists big spending
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed ahead Tuesday with the next coronavirus aid, a sweeping $800 billion-plus package that is expected to be unveiled soon even as the House stays closed wh...
May 05, 2020
As Trump resumes travel, staff takes risks to prepare trip
WASHINGTON - For much of the last two months, President Donald Trump has rarely left the grounds of the White House as he's dealt with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and sought to minimize hi...
May 05, 2020
Federal scientists predict high wildfire risk across Western Canada
EDMONTON - Federal scientists are predicting a higher than average wildfire hazard for almost the entire country this summer.Their annual forecast says the risk will be highest in early summer in West...
May 05, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Federal scientists predict high wildfire risk across Western Canada
EDMONTON - Federal scientists are predicting a higher than average wildfire hazard for almost the entire country this summer. Their annual forecast says the risk will be highest in early summer i...
May 05, 2020
Mountain bike World Cup race in Quebec cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
QUEBEC - The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event scheduled this summer in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que., has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fifth stop on the 2020 World Cup series was set...
May 05, 2020
Changes to 2020 property tax penalty dates approved by Lethbridge City Council
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council wants to help property owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.Council has approved changes to 2020 property tax penalty dates.The city says this is to help reside...
May 05, 2020 A City of Lethbridge sign inside City Hall (Lethbridge News Now)
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Trudeau pledges $252M for COVID-19 aid to agriculture
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a $252-million aid package for Canada's agriculture and food industries in the COVID-19 pandemic. He says $77 million of that will go to measures to...
May 05, 2020
City of Lethbridge temporarily laying off 30 more employees amid pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is reducing more of its workforce in light of COVID-19.The city stated that there will be a temporary reduction of an additional 30 employees in May. This bring...
May 05, 2020 File photo of Lethbridge City Hall (Lethbridge News Now)