Five-year-old boy fighting cancer celebrates Halloween with reverse trick-or-treating in Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin Fire Department made a special stop for Dawson Jackson.Shaela Dansereau / October 31, 2020
Month: October 2020
‘No manual or checklist:’ Yukon ditching fall time change this year
The territory decided to adopt year-round daylight time in MarchThe Canadian Press / October 31, 2020
Canada crawling toward AI regulatory regime, but experts say reform is urgent
5 million images of shoppers collected without consent at Canadian mallsThe Canadian Press / October 31, 2020
Actor Sean Connery, the ‘original’ James Bond, dies at 90
He died peacefully in his sleep overnight in the BahamasAssociated Press / October 31, 2020
Spoooky, scaaaary: The ultimate Halloween-in-quarantine playlist
All the costumes, trick-or-treating and spooky-season fun is essentialy off the table due to COVID-19mcclatchy / October 31, 2020
Rimbey resident avid author despite Parkinson’s
Wins more accolades for her writingEmily Jaycox / October 31, 2020
QUIZ: How much do you really know about Halloween?
Oct. 31 is a night of frights. How much do you know about Halloween customs and traditions?John Arendt / October 31, 2020
Lacombe’s Under $100 Art Market returns for the second year
The market will be held during this year’s Light Up the Night festivalAlannah Page / October 30, 2020
622 new COVID-19 cases set another daily high Friday
Province confirmed 622 additional cases FridayWire Service / October 30, 2020
5 things about Canada’s foreign-policy end run around Donald Trump
Canada had to adapt to that primarily because its economic fate is inextricably tied to its top trading partner south of the 49th parallelThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says league exploring all options to hold 2021 season
The CFL had maintained it required government funding to stage a shortened seasonThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
‘Have to get things under control:’ Manitoba brings back tougher COVID restrictions
Bars and restaurants in the Winnipeg region will only be allowed to offer takeout and deliverThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
Wetaskiwin County residents win the AUMA Above & Beyond Award
John Maude and Susan Quinn are being recognized for their role in Wetaskiwin’s sustainability.Shaela Dansereau / October 30, 2020
No class of 2021 for Hockey Hall of Fame, will have ceremony for 2020 class instead
Hockey Hall of Fame board of directors made the decision in a Thursday teleconferenceThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
Conversion therapy ban gets approval in principle, exposes Conservative divisions
Erin O’Toole himself voted in favour of the bill, as did most Conservative MPsThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
Earthquake kills 6 in western Turkey, rattles Greek island
Search and rescue efforts continuing in at least 12 buildingsAssociated Press / October 30, 2020
Hockey Canada still holding out hope that Lafreniere can play in world juniors
Chicago Blackhawks centre Kirby Dach was loaned to Canada and will be part of the 47-player selection campThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
Ethics watchdog clears Morneau of accepting gift from WE Charity
Mario Dion says he accepts Morneau ‘genuinely believed’ he had paid for the entire cost of two tripsThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
Truck driver responsible for Humboldt Broncos crash seeks to stay in Canada
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was sentenced to eight years after pleading guilty to multiple chargesThe Canadian Press / October 30, 2020
Remembrance Day will look a little different this year for Lacombe
The Lacombe Legion is taking COVID-19 precautions for people who want to pay their respects.Alannah Page / October 29, 2020