Press Release CALGARY, Alta. – During these uncertain times, the Canadian Junior Hockey League continues to work diligently with its member leagues, partners, Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League as well as local, provincial and federal health organizations on potential ‘Return to Play’ scenarios and other areas of interest. With […]
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Submitted Carolyn Mount is using her lifelong love of art and weaving, to launch a full-time business. She will be selling her creations online, with a portion of her first week’s sales going to the United Native Friendship Centre.
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Art is said to be a skill acquired through practice, talent and dedication. A skill worth every struggle. But for Carolyn Mount, 45, art was embedded in her since day one. She has spent her life navigating between all forms of art to satisfy her passions. Passing seamlessly, back and […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government’s signature benefit for people whose jobs have vanished amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended by eight weeks. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit has paid $500 a week for a maximum of 16 weeks depending on when […]
The Canadian Press WASHINGTON — First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada and the United States are showing solidarity with the Black community as widespread demands for social change sweep across the globe. But Indigenous communities stand behind the Black Lives Matter movement in another sense as well: in […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is “open” to the NHL operating a hub city in Canada, so long as it is allowed by local health authorities. Trudeau said Tuesday that the decision will need to be made by the NHL and the […]
The Associated PressJohn Wawrow BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday in a dramatic change-of-course three weeks after co-owner Kim Pegula said his job was secure. In announcing the decision, the Sabres promoted senior vice-president of business administration Kevyn Adams as Botterill’s successor. “The […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the U.S. Open tennis tournament will be held on its scheduled dates starting in late August – but without spectators – as part of the state’s reopening from shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Tennis Association had […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of front-line workers in Ontario are still waiting to receive a pandemic pay premium they were promised about two months ago. The provincial government has acknowledged the delay, and says the cash is coming soon. A spokeswoman for Health Minister Christine […]
The Associated PressLee Reich One way to reap an abundance of vegetables from even a tiny garden is to keep planting throughout the growing season. Soon, you could be filling in new vegetables where you’ll have harvested onions or pulled spent pea or cucumber vines. Later, there’ll be space where […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Comic-Con may be cancelled this year, but Warner Bros. will convene a 24-hour virtual gathering of the biggest names in the DC Comics universe. The studio announced Tuesday that DC FanDome will be held on August 22 starting at 10 a.m. PDT. The event […]
Roz Broman A local resident spotted this busy bee working in the garden. If you have a great picture, send it to us, so we can share it with fellow readers! We’d love to see pictures of your family staying busy, or the beauty of nature around us. Send your […]
