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Birthing centre on the block?

Birthing centre on the block?

St. Albert Community Midwives have proposed the rezoning of a home located on Akins Drive for the purpose of establishing a birthing centre. An open house will be held virtually next week for residents to learn more and discuss the project.
Wednesday data shows 12 new cases of COVID-19 in St. Albert

Wednesday data shows 12 new cases of COVID-19 in St. Albert

Thirty-one more people are listed as having recovered from the virus.
Small businesses feeling the pinch of credit-card fees as e-commerce ramps up

Small businesses feeling the pinch of credit-card fees as e-commerce ramps up

OTTAWA — Industry groups say small businesses are being hammered by high credit-card fees on online purchases as the shift toward e-commerce continues. Visa and MasterCard reduced the fees they collect from businesses to an average annual rate of 1.
Trump tells backers to 'go home' after Capitol stormed

Trump tells backers to 'go home' after Capitol stormed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told his supporters on Wednesday to “go home” after they stormed the Capitol in protest of his reelection defeat and he urged them to stay peaceful, but he also praised their mission even after it erupted in violen
Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of “just simple decency” as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S.
Some morgues, ICUs running out of space amid explosive growth in COVID-19 cases

Some morgues, ICUs running out of space amid explosive growth in COVID-19 cases

TORONTO — With some morgues running out of space and hospitals facing an explosion in critically ill COVID-19 patients, the federal government was set on Wednesday to announce further measures related to incoming travellers, while Quebec mulled tight
Ban on U.K. flights to Canada to expire tonight as testing scheme takes effect

Ban on U.K. flights to Canada to expire tonight as testing scheme takes effect

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau says Canada's ban on flights from the United Kingdom will expire tonight at midnight.
'Horrific day:' Family member of Somali women says they feared for lives in attack

'Horrific day:' Family member of Somali women says they feared for lives in attack

EDMONTON — A family member of two Somali women who were attacked in an Edmonton mall parking lot says her mother and sister thought they were going to be killed.
Trump supporters storm US Capitol, clash with police

Trump supporters storm US Capitol, clash with police

WASHINGTON — Protesters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, clashing with police and forcing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's win.
The Sesame Street of Willoughby Drive

The Sesame Street of Willoughby Drive

It isn't golf, but Dave Rudge has found an icy new hobby.
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