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School board trustees in Alberta city ban student trips to US

School board trustees in Alberta city ban student trips to US

St. Albert Public Schools trustees voted 4–1 in favour of a motion from chair John Allen April 16 to suspend immediately and until further notice any and all student travel into the United States of America.
Canadian and U.S. stock markets soar in early trading after Trump comments

Canadian and U.S. stock markets soar in early trading after Trump comments

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. soared in early trading after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve. Trump said Tuesday he had no intention of firing Jerome Powell. The U.S.
The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word.
As tall as a TV remote: Monday’s snowfall totals vary across central Alberta

As tall as a TV remote: Monday’s snowfall totals vary across central Alberta

Environment and Climate Change Canada's observing network reported as much as 20 centimetres in one locale
Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

The government says many of the new cases are in Alberta's south and central zones, seven are in the north and one is in Edmonton.
Trial begins for former NHLers and Hockey Canada players accused of 2018 sexual assault

Trial begins for former NHLers and Hockey Canada players accused of 2018 sexual assault

Five former NHLers and Hockey Canada players, including Cochrane resident Dillon Dube, were in a London, Ont. courtroom for the start of their sexual assault trial on April 22.
Retired Alberta doctor wins Facebook defamation lawsuit

Retired Alberta doctor wins Facebook defamation lawsuit

Dr. Glenn Kowalsky initially sought cease-and-desist order, apology over social media comments made during the COVID-19 pandemic
Record turnout to cast ballots at advance federal election polls

Record turnout to cast ballots at advance federal election polls

According to the preliminary figures, 7.3 million electors voted at the advance polls over the four days in this general election, officials said April 22.
Covid @ 5: Did we learn anything?

Covid @ 5: Did we learn anything?

St. Albert — and rest of Alberta — prepare for the next pandemic
Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Communities across Alberta like the Village of Boyle are feeling the affects of a downward trend in volunteerism, leaving beneficial groups like the hospital auxiliary at risk to the detriment of all locals
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