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'On the precipice:' COVID-19 has Canadian Blood Services worried about shortage

'On the precipice:' COVID-19 has Canadian Blood Services worried about shortage

OTTAWA — A senior official with Canadian Blood Services is warning that Canada is facing a critical shortage if it doesn't find a way to make up for a sharp drop in blood donations. Dr.
Tories tweak leadership race approach, but not deadlines for candidates

Tories tweak leadership race approach, but not deadlines for candidates

OTTAWA — The deadlines for the Conservative leadership race will remain fixed, the party said Monday, over the objections of several contenders who say the rapid spread of COVID-19 demands a new approach.
Health officials, police warn of scams exploiting COVID-19 fears

Health officials, police warn of scams exploiting COVID-19 fears

WINNIPEG — Health officials and police are warning people about an email scam taking advantage of people worried about COVID-19 to steal money or sensitive information.
Calls to distress lines jump as COVID-19 sparks dislocation and anxiety

Calls to distress lines jump as COVID-19 sparks dislocation and anxiety

TORONTO — Crisis lines and mental health professionals are seeing a jump in calls as Canadians come to grips with the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasingly drastic measures aimed at containing the novel coronav
NewsAlert:B.C. has three more deaths from COVID-19 as 30 more cases reported

NewsAlert:B.C. has three more deaths from COVID-19 as 30 more cases reported

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting three additional deaths from COVID-19, all stemming from an outbreak at a care home in North Vancouver. Dr.
GPREP has been a valuable resource to Beaverlodge: Rycroft

GPREP has been a valuable resource to Beaverlodge: Rycroft

Beaverlodge council will consider reform to the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) with a new Regional Emergency Committee Bylaw Monday.
Workers on the highway lobby for provincial safety regulations

Workers on the highway lobby for provincial safety regulations

Line locators, surveyors, sign maintenance staff and roadside assistance workers are lobbying for a new law requiring motorists to slow down during roadside work.
Barracudas seeking $4.8K worth of renewed fee waivers for pool

Barracudas seeking $4.8K worth of renewed fee waivers for pool

The Beaverlodge Barracudas are seeking a fee waiver to use the pool at a continued rate of $110 per hour, as opposed to the $150 set by the town’s fees policy.
County has $505K budget to prevent flooding in farmland

County has $505K budget to prevent flooding in farmland

County of Grande Prairie council approved an additional $350,000 for flood prevention efforts last week, bringing the total budget for the ditch rehabilitation program to $505,000.
Former special-forces commander named military's sixth vice-chief in four years

Former special-forces commander named military's sixth vice-chief in four years

OTTAWA — Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau is being tapped as the military's sixth second-in-command in four years. Chief of the defence staff Gen.