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Frog Lake man charged in connection with death of 29-year-old Saddle Lake woman

Frog Lake man charged in connection with death of 29-year-old Saddle Lake woman

Woman's body discovered Boxing Day on Frog Lake First Nation
COVID-19 vaccine a sign of hope for families

COVID-19 vaccine a sign of hope for families

'I think we can all feel it now - the light at the end of this crazy tunnel. It has not been an easy nine-and-a-half months, but we have managed to this point, and if we cannot get back to an actual normal, then I think we will be back to our next normal soon.'
Pharmacies push to join COVID-19 vaccination effort as distribution ramps up

Pharmacies push to join COVID-19 vaccination effort as distribution ramps up

MONTREAL — Pharmacies are pushing to get involved in Canada’s vaccination effort, pitching their expansive networks and experience with vaccine distribution as potential selling points. Nationwide chains Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. and London Drugs Ltd.
WHO predicts COVID-19 will become endemic, but some experts are less certain

WHO predicts COVID-19 will become endemic, but some experts are less certain

World Health Organization officials are predicting that the "destiny" of the COVID-19 virus is to become endemic, suggesting it could continue to spread through the population at a steady rate despite a global vaccination effort.
Ring in the New Year with a free Alabama concert

Ring in the New Year with a free Alabama concert

Wave goodbye to 2020 with heartfelt music
Ottawa set to detail requirements of COVID-19 negative test for air travellers today

Ottawa set to detail requirements of COVID-19 negative test for air travellers today

OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to provide details later today on its plan to make travellers test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada.
Volunteer spirit helps Okotoks area resident to Order of Canada

Volunteer spirit helps Okotoks area resident to Order of Canada

Larry Macdonald one of 61 Canadians honoured on Dec. 30
Air travellers will soon have to test negative for COVID-19 before arrival in Canada

Air travellers will soon have to test negative for COVID-19 before arrival in Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government says it plans to require air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada in response to concerns that people vacationing abroad could bring the novel coronavirus home with them.
Crocheted outfits bring tears of joy to Misericordia's neonatal intensive care unit

Crocheted outfits bring tears of joy to Misericordia's neonatal intensive care unit

All 17 tiny ones in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit were dressed in Whoville-themed four-piece sets in time for visits by their parents during the days leading up to Dec. 25.
Experienced Canmore skier slides halfway down Cobra couloir

Experienced Canmore skier slides halfway down Cobra couloir

"A group of three were descending the technical couloir, when a member of the group fell, sliding halfway down the couloir and sustaining injuries to their knee and shoulder."
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