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Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction
The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who served...
Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/ Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)
US economy grew at 2.1% rate in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON - The economy grew by a moderate 2.1% in the fourth quarter of last year, but many economists believe that will be the last positive growth seen for some time as the country endures a sharp...
Mar 26, 2020
Canadian teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar waits on Lakers Gaming start
Taken seventh overall in the 2020 NBA 2K League draft by Lakers Gaming, Calgary teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar was looking forward to honing his esports skills. But with the NBA 2K League season ...
Mar 26, 2020
Mann Art Gallery launches virtual programming
Staff at the Mann Art Gallery have been posting daily interactive discussions and activities on their social media channels since Friday and are already impressed with the public response."I've been l...
Mar 26, 2020 The Mann Art Gallery is using artwork from the Winter Festival Show and Sale to facilitate interactive discussions online. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Tokyo Paralympics may be postponed, but Gavel's looking at the big picture
With the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games being postponed during this COVID-19 pandemic, Erica Gavel's second Paralympic games appearance is in limbo. Gavel is on Team Canada's Senior Wo...
Mar 26, 2020 Tokyo Paralympics are postponed, and that leaves athletes like Prince Albert's Erica Gavel waiting for answers. (Canadian Paralympic Committee)
Canada in talks with the U.S. to avoid troops at the border
WASHINGTON - Canada is discouraging the United States from sending American soldiers to the border to intercept illegal migrants who could spread the COVID-19 contagion, Prime Minister ...
Mar 26, 2020
Hockey gear manufacturer Bauer gets green light to make visors for medical staff
MONTREAL - Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer says it has received government authorization to produce protective gear for medical staff and first responders. The company says it has modifie...
Mar 26, 2020
Hockey gear manufacturer Bauer gets green light to make visors for medical staff
MONTREAL - Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer says it has received government authorization to produce protective gear for medical staff and first responders. The company says it has modifie...
Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19 presents new challenges for families of Iran plane crash victims
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting new challenges for the already-frustrated families of 55 Canadians who were killed when their plane was shot down by Iran in January. Hamed Esmaeilion is a...
Mar 26, 2020
German clubs pledge cash for clubs struggling for revenue
DSSELDORF, Germany - Four German soccer clubs have pledged a combined 20 million euros ($21.9 million) to support other teams struggling to stay afloat after games in the country were suspended becaus...
Mar 26, 2020
