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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
City of Melfort taking in nominations of kind acts for quilt giveaway
Working together through unprecedented times hasn't been easy but residents of Melfort and area have shown many acts of caring through the COVID-19 pandemic.The City of Melfort is asking residents in ...
May 05, 2020 The city of Melfort is taking in nominations for acts of caring with all being placed in a draw for a quilt. (Submitted photo/Kathy Gray)
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 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
ParticipACTION App
Right now, many of us are balancing working from home with the added stress of caring for loved ones. The first step to a happier & healthier workday starts with you! The free ParticipACTION app o...
May 05, 2020
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
$252 million for agriculture and agri-food sector
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $252-million aid package for Canada's agriculture and agri-food industries to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.There are three parts to the announceme...
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