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Groups offer more support across Canada for families of drug users
VANCOUVER - A support group for families of people who have fatally overdosed is expanding its services across the country to also help those whose loved ones are addicted to illicit drugs. The Albert...
Apr 16, 2021
Two candidates enter Carrot River mayoral race
Carrot River residents will soon be heading to the polls to elect their next mayor.The position opened up when Dennis Letendre resigned in March due to health concerns.Roman Charko and Dylan Borody ha...
Apr 16, 2021
Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...
Apr 16, 2021
Jets sign forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.25 million.The 28-year-old Lowry has 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 44 ...
Apr 16, 2021
Names keep being added to Jays' injury list as team fights to stay around .500 mark
The Toronto Blue Jays have done well to hover around the .500 mark despite an ever-growing injury list that has hindered the roster over the first couple weeks of the season. The pitching staff has fe...
Apr 16, 2021
Elevator at Melfort seniors housing unit repaired after being out of order for six months
The elevator is back in working order in a multi-level seniors housing building in Melfort after being out of commission for six months.The board of directors at Consolation Manor announced on Tuesday...
Apr 16, 2021
After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
WASHINGTON - Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees, af...
Apr 16, 2021
SHA warning of increased COVID-19 exposure after parties in Birch Hills
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 in Birch Hills.All individuals who attended parties on Birch Drive the night of April 10 are required to get t...
Apr 16, 2021
Canadian tight end Antony Auclair joins Houston Texans after four seasons with Bucs
Antony Auclair won't be there to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend their Super Bowl crown. After four seasons with Tampa Bay, Auclair has signed a contract with the Houston Texans. The six-foot-six...
Apr 16, 2021
Rugby Canada says probe into complaint from members of women's 7s team is complete
The investigation into a complaint from members of the Canadian women's rugby sevens team has been completed. But Rugby Canada says it is "still in the process of sharing the confidential findings wit...
Apr 16, 2021