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Alberta cow-calf farmers harried by backlogs brought on by COVID-19
Alberta cow-calf farmers harried by backlogs brought on by COVID-19
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By: Jennifer Henderson, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
'I think we are in a little bit of trouble,' said Chris Sloan, who runs a large cow-calf operation north of St. Paul. More >

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No layoffs at Athabasca University, yet
No layoffs at Athabasca University, yet
Jarvie store burns down
Jarvie store burns down
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How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections
How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections
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Does the province consider the Meadowview Lutheran Church old?
Does the province consider the Meadowview Lutheran Church old?
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Trudeau promises to speed $2.2 billion in funding for strapped cities
Trudeau promises to speed $2.2 billion in funding for strapped cities
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AU a resource for other schools during the pandemic
AU a resource for other schools during the pandemic
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Good morning, welcome to June
Good morning, welcome to June
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Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, hospitalization rates hold steady
Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, hospitalization rates hold steady
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Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic
Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic
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Large wakes on shallow lakes
Large wakes on shallow lakes
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Athabasca News

No layoffs at Athabasca University, yet
No layoffs at Athabasca University, yet
Large wakes on shallow lakes
Large wakes on shallow lakes
Northern Lights Library System forced into financial crunch due to Library Act
Northern Lights Library System forced into financial crunch due to Library Act
BREAKING: Athabasca doctors to withdraw hospital services
BREAKING: Athabasca doctors to withdraw hospital services

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Barrhead News

Popular grant funding reallocated indefinitely
Popular grant funding reallocated indefinitely
ADLC now likely facing closure
ADLC now likely facing closure
Woodlands County reduces remuneration for firefighters by 10 per cent
Woodlands County reduces remuneration for firefighters by 10 per cent
Woodlands County looking at reducing taxes by three per cent as incentive for early payment
Woodlands County looking at reducing taxes by three per cent as incentive for early payment

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Westlock News

Jarvie store burns down
Jarvie store burns down
Popular grant funding reallocated indefinitely
Popular grant funding reallocated indefinitely
Demand soars for backyard hens
Demand soars for backyard hens
Westlock County hires interim CAO
Westlock County hires interim CAO

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Elvis has left the building
Elvis has left the building
Tractor Museum now open
Tractor Museum now open
CKUA spring fundraiser surpasses goal
CKUA spring fundraiser surpasses goal
Chopper opens up Heartwood season
Chopper opens up Heartwood season

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Entertainment News

Elvis has left the building
Elvis has left the building
Tractor Museum now open
CKUA spring fundraiser surpasses goal
Chopper opens up Heartwood season
Terry Barber next on CATS bill

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Sports

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Neerlandia native set to go to her second Paralympic Games
Neerlandia native set to go to her second Paralympic Games
Thunderbirds on hold
Thunderbirds on hold
Barrhead native competes in all four elite bobsleigh circuits
Barrhead native competes in all four elite bobsleigh circuits
Athabasca-area powerlifter qualifies for World Championship
Athabasca-area powerlifter qualifies for World Championship

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Local Sports

Neerlandia native set to go to her second Paralympic Games
Neerlandia native set to go to her second Paralympic Games
Heidi Peters and Canada’s women’s sitting volleyball team qualify for Tokyo ...
Thunderbirds on hold
Thunderbirds on hold
Team is also out of Wheatland Football League ...
Barrhead native competes in all four elite bobsleigh circuits
Barrhead native competes in all four elite bobsleigh circuits
Melissa Lotholz wraps up her second season as bobsleigh driver ...
Athabasca-area powerlifter qualifies for World Championship
Athabasca-area powerlifter qualifies for World Championship
COVID-19 will allow Maria (Mimi) Frank more time to train for August event ...
Former Westlock Warriors are CJHL all stars
Former Westlock Warriors are CJHL all stars
Blair Boulerice and Regan Regimbald had big seasons with Fort Saskatchewan and ...

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National Sports

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Live horse racing set to officially return this weekend for Woodbine
Live horse racing set to officially return this weekend for Woodbine
Floyd protest hits very close to home for Hall of Fame trainer Mar Casse
Floyd protest hits very close to home for Hall of Fame trainer Mar Casse
UFC boss says light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones will determine his own future
UFC boss says light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones will determine his own future
HFX Wanderers coach Stephen Hart happy to see players back training
HFX Wanderers coach Stephen Hart happy to see players back training

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National Sports

Live horse racing set to officially return this weekend for Woodbine
Live horse racing set to officially return this weekend for Woodbine
Floyd protest hits very close to home for Hall of Fame trainer Mar Casse
UFC boss says light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones will determine his own future
HFX Wanderers coach Stephen Hart happy to see players back training
Raptors guard VanVleet says people 'fed up' with racism and discrimination

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Opinion

Opinion

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CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
COLUMN: The new regional reality
COLUMN: The new regional reality
Opinion: Good journalism in Canada has become mission-critical. Here's how to help it survive
Opinion: Good journalism in Canada has become mission-critical. Here's how to help it survive
COLUMN: Internet giants should pay their share
COLUMN: Internet giants should pay their share

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Opinion

CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
COLUMN: The new regional reality
Opinion: Good journalism in Canada has become mission-critical. Here's how to help it survive
COLUMN: Internet giants should pay their share
A look inside long-term care

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Beyond Local

Beyond Local

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How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections
How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections
Trudeau promises to speed $2.2 billion in funding for strapped cities
Trudeau promises to speed $2.2 billion in funding for strapped cities
Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March
Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March
Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic
Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic

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Beyond Local

How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections
How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections
Trudeau promises to speed $2.2 billion in funding for strapped cities
Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March
Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic
'Makes no sense:' Woman can't fathom why husband, uncle slain on hunting trip

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Alberta News

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Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings
Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings
Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board like Quebec, Ontario
Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board like Quebec, Ontario
Mother of toddler found dead outside Edmonton church says she can't forgive
Mother of toddler found dead outside Edmonton church says she can't forgive
First-degree murder conviction upheld for Calgary man in swarming death
First-degree murder conviction upheld for Calgary man in swarming death

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Alberta News

Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings
Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings
Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board like Quebec, Ontario
Mother of toddler found dead outside Edmonton church says she can't forgive
First-degree murder conviction upheld for Calgary man in swarming death
'It's unsettling:' Ranchers and feedlots worried about future impact of COVID-19

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Canada and the World

Canada

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Political leaders take aim at racism in Canada as protests rage in U.S.
Political leaders take aim at racism in Canada as protests rage in U.S.
Sentencing hearing for Quebec man Ugo Fredette, convicted in double slaying
Sentencing hearing for Quebec man Ugo Fredette, convicted in double slaying
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
Reworked criteria needed for leaders' debates, commission concludes
Reworked criteria needed for leaders' debates, commission concludes

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Canada

Political leaders take aim at racism in Canada as protests rage in U.S.
Political leaders take aim at racism in Canada as protests rage in U.S.
Sentencing hearing for Quebec man Ugo Fredette, convicted in double slaying
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
Reworked criteria needed for leaders' debates, commission concludes
SIU gives update on balcony death probe as lawyer calls for change

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National Lifestyle

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Masks and social distancing work, new analysis finds
Masks and social distancing work, new analysis finds
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Publishers sue Internet Archive over scanning of books
'The Walrus and the Whistleblower' profiles 'walrus whisperer' battle with Marineland
'The Walrus and the Whistleblower' profiles 'walrus whisperer' battle with Marineland

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National Lifestyle

Masks and social distancing work, new analysis finds
Masks and social distancing work, new analysis finds
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Publishers sue Internet Archive over scanning of books
'The Walrus and the Whistleblower' profiles 'walrus whisperer' battle with Marineland
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 7-13

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National Business

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Bombardier exits commercial jet sector with closure of US$550M CRJ deal
Bombardier exits commercial jet sector with closure of US$550M CRJ deal
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
North American stock markets up slightly to start June after two strong months
North American stock markets up slightly to start June after two strong months
Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations to help businesses
Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations to help businesses

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National Business

Bombardier exits commercial jet sector with closure of US$550M CRJ deal
Bombardier exits commercial jet sector with closure of US$550M CRJ deal
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
North American stock markets up slightly to start June after two strong months
Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations to help businesses
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds

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World News

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Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone
Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone
Florida police officer suspended for pushing kneeling woman
Florida police officer suspended for pushing kneeling woman
Met Opera cuts season by 3 1/2 months, to shorten some shows
Met Opera cuts season by 3 1/2 months, to shorten some shows
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds

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World News

Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone
Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone
Florida police officer suspended for pushing kneeling woman
Met Opera cuts season by 3 1/2 months, to shorten some shows
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds
Military: 2 dead after shooting at North Dakota air base

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Writers

Heather Stocking
Heather Stocking
AU a resource for other schools during the pandemic
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Barry Kerton
Does the province consider the Meadowview Lutheran Church old?
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Kevin Berger
CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
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George Blais
RCMP will enforce COVID-19 rules
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Chris Zwick
Large wakes on shallow lakes
Andreea Resmerita
Andreea Resmerita
No layoffs at Athabasca University, yet