14 new deaths, 366 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the province still hopes to bring the hospitalization number down before relaxing restrictions. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
Province nearing 100K COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
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Central Alberta researchers recognized for studies in agricultural sciences
FILE – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his opening remarks at a news conference outside Rideau cottage in Ottawa, Tuesday, January 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Vaccine CEO ‘very, very clear’ that Canada’s contracts will be honoured: Trudeau
Northern B.C. man gets 20 months behind bars for cannabis grow-op pre legalization

Northern B.C. man gets 20 months behind bars for cannabis grow-op pre legalization
Interprovincial travel restrictions a no-go, Horgan says after reviewing legal options

Interprovincial travel restrictions a no-go, Horgan says after reviewing legal options

A ground worker wearing a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19 unloads lobsters from a WestJet Airlines flight at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday, January 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Trudeau teases stricter travel measures; Canadians flying to U.S. now need COVID test
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Ponoka RCMP receives new police puppy trainee
Art Kempf, originally from the Stettler area but now living in Lacombe, is pictured here with his late wife Lillian. Art’s 100th birthday is coming up on Feb. 22nd. photo submitted

Former Stettler area resident Art Kempf will be celebrating a very special day next month
Whistle Stop Cafe owner Christopher Scott and his sister Melodie are serving sit-down customers in their Mirror diner to protest health restrictions that they say are unfair to restaurants and other small businesses. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)

Central Alberta restaurant owner defies health restrictions by serving diners
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British Columbia Attorney General David Eby listens during a news conference in Vancouver on Friday May 24, 2019. A former top anti-money laundering official at the British Columbia Lottery Corp. says Eby appeared “disinterested” in the Crown corporation’s efforts to monitor and report on possible illegal activities at casinos. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ex-lottery VP says Eby ‘disinterested’ in corporation’s anti-money laundering efforts

B.C. government appointed B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen in May 2019 to lead the public inquiry

Nova Scotia’s provincial flag flies in Ottawa, Friday July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Mistaken identity: Porn allegation dropped against Nova Scotia doctor after mix-up

Halifax police have blamed unnamed ‘partner’ agencies

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Canadian Premier League commissioner David Clanachan is shown in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Premier League-Darren Goldstein **MANDATORY CREDIT**

CPL targets season kickoff on Victoria Day Weekend, providing authorities agree

League acknowledges that plans will depend on COVID situation

World Juniors’ referee Mike Langin makes a called during the Canada vs. Slovakia at the 2021 World Junior Championship at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Dec. 27, 2020. (Photo by Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada)

Former Sylvan Lake man lives his dream at World Junior Championships

Mike Langin was one the 25 Canadian officials who worked during the tournament

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    This image provided by Budweiser shows two health care workers getting vaccinated in an advertisement Budweiser is running before the Super Bowl. For the first time since 1983, when Anheuser-Busch used all of its ad time to introduce a beer called Bud Light, the beer giant isn’t advertising its iconic Budweiser brand during the Super Bowl. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.(Budweiser via AP)

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    FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma State Rep. Justin Humphrey prepares to speak at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. A mythical, ape-like creature that has captured the imagination of adventurers for decades has now become the target of Rep. Justin Humphrey. Humphrey, a Republican House member has introduced a bill that would create a Bigfoot hunting season, He says issuing a state hunting license and tag could help boost tourism. (Steve Gooch/The Oklahoman via AP, File)

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    A Republican House member has introduced a bill that would create a Bigfoot hunting season

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    Sylvan Lake challenging locals to Lap the Lake

    Locals are challenged to walk 37 km in 30 days to “lap the lake” for charity

     

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    Obituaries

    George William Slater

    Jan 10th, 2021

    Henry Krebs

    Dec 25th, 2020

    Otto Micheletti

    Dec 10th, 2020

    Ronald Beauregard

    Dec 7th, 2020

    Eva Ellen Morris (Johnson/nee Braithwaite)

    Dec 2nd, 2020

    Wilfred Alexander ‘Wilf’ Reid

    Nov 27th, 2020

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    Entertainment
    Bridgette Murphy, 2nd Assistant, ‘B’ Camera slates the next scene on location in Toronto for production of the third season of “Coroner” in this undated handout photo. While some shows affected by pandemic lockdowns last March were able to resume production in the summer and air in the fall, many were held up by restrictions, a lack of COVID-19 insurance, and the development of expensive and extensive health and safety protocols with officials and unions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - CBC, Ramona Diaconescu

    ‘It was nail-biting but we did it’: Canadian shows didn’t let COVID derail production

    There has been lots of testing, distancing, sanitization and personal protective equipment

     

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    The home of Ramie and Alexis Tucker, located at 97 Lakeway Blvd., is a brightly lit holiday spectacle, one the locals look forward to every year. (Photo Submitted)

    Brightly lit Sylvan Lake house a local holiday tradition

    Locals look forward to the holiday spectacle put together every year at Ramie and Alexis Tucker’s

    The Community Spirit Tree, located in Lions Park. (Photo Submitted)

    Town of Sylvan Lake introduces a new holiday initiative: Community Spirit Tree

    The Community Spirit Tree is located on the south corner of Lions Park

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    The Staudinger family is passionate about regenerative farming and healthy, natural meat. Visit The Ranch Gate Market in Sylvan Lake for a great selection of local meat, cheese and pantry items.

    Good meat is the core of this ranch family’s healthy diet

    It started as a remedy for chronic pain, now it’s a lifestyle that benefits the whole family

      CACAC strives to create a healthy and happy future for the children of Central Alberta and the greater community.

      1,100 reasons to support Central Alberta children this Christmas

      Annual lottery fundraiser will fund Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre’s vital work

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