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Coronavirus vaccine test opens as U.S. volunteer gets 1st shot

SEATTLE — U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.

Mar 16, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Daily life near a standstill as nations try to halt pandemic

In a sign of how much the pandemic has grown, China now accounts for less than half of the world's 168,000 cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 16, 2020 8:32 AM Read more >

Successful pregnancy care centre fundraiser in Olds

Just over $32,000 raised in one night

Mar 16, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Innisfail students learned about ethics and freedom of the press

IMS embraced its annual Journalism Project

Mar 16, 2020 6:25 AM Read more >

Our window to flatten the COVID-19 curve is narrow, says Dr. Theresa Tam

"We all need to act now. COVID-19 is a serious public health threat."

Mar 15, 2020 8:58 PM Read more >

Flames change plans, announce assistance program for employees

Mar 15, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Alberta government cancels K-12 classes to combat COVID-19

Other measures include closing all licensed child care facilities, out-of-school care programs and preschool programs indefinitely; restricting mass gatherings at places of worship; cancelling post-secondary classes; and advising long-term and continuing care facilities to limit visitation to essential visitors only.

Mar 15, 2020 4:49 PM Read more >