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Queen Elizabeth II to trim costs as COVID-19 hits income

Queen Elizabeth II to trim costs as COVID-19 hits income

LONDON — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her family are facing a 35 million pound ($45 million) hit from the coronavirus pandemic, partly due to a shortage of tourists, the monarch’s money-manager said Friday.
Okotoks area country singer making healthy return to live music

Okotoks area country singer making healthy return to live music

George Canyon from Foothills County, along with Aaron Pritchett will perform three one-hour concerts at the Sunset Drive-in in High River to support the High River and District Health Care Foundation on Oct. 1.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 26

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 26

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 12:18 p.m. EDT on Sept. 26, 2020: There are 151,589 confirmed cases in Canada.
Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination

Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination

In the spring, Rick Rose drew the wrath of strangers after he practically shouted on Facebook that he wasn’t buying a face mask. Two months later, he contracted COVID-19 — and, he posted, he was struggling to breathe.
Cochrane's Chris Ball discusses latest feature film

Cochrane's Chris Ball discusses latest feature film

A classic road trip coming of age tale featuring Cochranite Chris Ball has received rave reviews from critics across the industry.
Opposition MP finds positives in Throne Speech

Opposition MP finds positives in Throne Speech

Unfortunately, CPC Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says they are outweighed by the negatives
Alberta announces carbon levy-funded programs to reduce oilpatch methane emissions

Alberta announces carbon levy-funded programs to reduce oilpatch methane emissions

EDMONTON — Alberta has announced where it will spend part of the money it recently earmarked to reduce methane emissions from the oilpatch.
September is Recovery Month in Alberta

September is Recovery Month in Alberta

In an effort to support Albertans with addiction recovery, the Alberta government has declared September as Recovery Month in the province.
Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

OTTAWA — Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
Finance Department says federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July

Finance Department says federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July

OTTAWA — The federal government ran a deficit of $148.6 billion during the first four months of its 2020-2021 fiscal year, the result of unprecedented spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The result compared with a deficit of $1.
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