Canada tops pool at world junior hockey championship with dominant 4-1 win over Finland
Canadians play Czech Republic in quarter-final action SaturdayThe Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Year: 2020
Frontline workers owed ‘debt of gratitude,’ GG says in year-end message
In her year-end message, Payette pays tribute to front-line workersBlack Press Media Staff / December 31, 2020
Respiratory therapist shares her COVID vaccine experiences
Sarah MacKenzie among just over 300 central Alberta health workers to get vaccine so farPaul Cowley / December 31, 2020
Wetaskiwin locals make Christmas dinner for 24/7 Integrated Response Hub
Full turkey dinner and sides donated to Wetaskiwin’s Integrated Response Hub this Christmas.Shaela Dansereau / December 31, 2020
WHO predicts COVID-19 will become endemic, but some experts are less certain
A disease is endemic when it is constantly or predictably prevalent within a population or regionThe Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Kenney concerned about rise in COVID-19 cases following Christmas and New Year’s
Central zone sits at 1,430 active casesWire Service / December 31, 2020
B.C. helps fund blueberry farmers against U.S. trade commission investigation
Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s minister for jobs and economic recovery, says the province is giving Ottawa about $80,000The Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Feds give green light to NHL training camp; provinces must make call on games
Statement adds all teams must operate within provincial rules for regular-season play.The Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Court approves Great Canadian Gaming merger
Supreme Court of British Columbia has signed off on the investmentThe Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
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‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells dies, COVID-19 cited
Tina Louise, 86, who played Ginger the movie star is the last surviving member of the castAssociated Press / December 30, 2020
Wearable tech a defence against COVID-19 in world junior tournament ‘bubble’
TraceSafe’s wearable technology is Hockey Canada’s extra layer of defence against the spread of the virus in the world junior tournamentThe Canadian Press / December 30, 2020
Two additional COVID-19 deaths in Central zone
Province reports additional 1,287 cases Wednesday, Red Deer down to 277 activeWire Service / December 30, 2020
Former Stettler resident Judy Birdsell selected for the Order of Canada
Birdsell has been honoured for her extensive contributions to improving health care and the quality of life for patientsMark Weber / December 30, 2020
Nashville man’s girlfriend warned police he was building bombs
The bombing happened on Christmas morning, well before downtown streets were bustling with activityThe Canadian Press / December 30, 2020
Planned increase in CPP premiums on Jan. 1 to hit some workers more due to pandemic
Planned increase on Jan. 1 is part of a multi-year plan approved by provinces and the federal governmentThe Canadian Press / December 30, 2020
1st-time homebuyers see new opportunities, challenges in pandemic economy
Canadians are willing to give a child, family member an average of $60,513 to help them buy a homeThe Canadian Press / December 30, 2020
Canada to require arriving airline passengers to provide proof of negative COVID test
Mandatory 14-day quarantine remains in effectKatya Slepian / December 30, 2020
Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services had busy year responding to 2,800 calls to service
Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services responded to 2,800 calls and captured over 900 criminals.Shaela Dansereau / December 30, 2020