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Stampeders re-sign quarterback Jake Maier, made three starts in rookie season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American quarterback Jake Maier, who emerged as a dependable backup to Bo Levi Mitchell last season. Maier played 11 games for the Stampeders during his...
Dec 31, 2021

With no fix in sight, new moms turn to federal tribunal to get EI benefits
OTTAWA - For Courtney Franks, it's not about the money, but feeling like the employment insurance system has treated her and other new mothers unfairly. Franks is fighting the government at the tribun...
Dec 31, 2021

Military preparing for promised consultations with sexual misconduct victims
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing for the launch of highly anticipated consultations with thousands of current and former military members and defence officials who experienced inappropr...
Dec 31, 2021

Province lowers isolation time for vaccinated Albertans without symptoms
Alberta is lowering the required isolation time for vaccinated individuals as long as their symptoms have resolved.The change comes into effect on Jan. 3"People who have previously received at least t...
Dec 31, 2021

WATCH: Copping, Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update
Coming up at 10:30 a.m.Health Minister Jason Copping and chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provide an update on COVID-19
Dec 31, 2021

What's open and closed New Year's weekend around the Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - As the year comes to a close, some businesses will follow suit giving employees some time off this weekend.Here's what's open and closed around Medicine Hat as the city rings in the...
Dec 31, 2021

Entire province covered by weather warnings or watches
LETHBRIDGE - Winter storm watches are posted along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Alberta, including as far east as Taber. Wind gusting over 100 kilometres per hour are expected ...
Dec 31, 2021

COVID kibosh on New Year's Eve parties and Biden vs Putin: In The News for Dec. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 31, 2021

Many provinces modifying health restrictions amid rising COVID tide
With the relentless surge of the Omicron variant now pushing COVID-19 case numbers to new highs almost daily, governments across Canada are fighting back with tougher pandemic restrictions. Quebec Pre...
Dec 31, 2021

New Year's Eve parties cancelled, moved online in cities across Canada
VANCOUVER - Canada's major cities are set to ring in the New Year with more of a gentle chime than a resounding clang, with many official celebrations cancelled or moved online for the second year in ...
Dec 31, 2021