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• Confirmed coronavirus cases in Alberta reach 39; 2 patients in intensive care

  14-03-2020 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health confirmed Saturday afternoon that there are 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 39.
  
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• Confirmed coronavirus cases in Alberta at 39; 2 in intensive care

  14-03-2020 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ten additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Alberta on March 14, bringing the total in the province to 39.
  
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• Calgary Flames won’t pay event staff during COVID 19 suspension; Edmonton Oilers offer assistance

  14-03-2020 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly, and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season.
  
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• Calgary Flames organization won’t pay event staff during COVID-19 suspension; Edmonton Oilers offer assistance

  14-03-2020 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly, and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Couple stuck in Spain amid COVID-19 outbreak as Canadians abroad try to return home

  14-03-2020 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Clarita and Salvador Salinas, a couple from Niagra Falls, Ont., are stuck in Spain trying to book a flight home to Canada, with Clarita concerned about her husband’s health issues and whether they can get medication from home sent to Spain. They’re just two of hundreds of Canadians abroad trying to return home amid the...
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: A look at how Canada’s provinces are handling COVID-19 as new cases reported nationwide

  14-03-2020 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  New cases of the COVID-19 disease continued to be reported across Canada on Saturday, with Prince Edward Island confirming its first case, New Brunswick its second and Ontario and Quebec reporting 22 and 24 new cases respectively. Morganne Campbell takes a look at how each province is tackling the coronavirus and what measures are being...
  
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• Carmacks workers struck on Deerfoot Trail, 2 sent to hospital

  14-03-2020 21:59
  
  Two Carmacks workers were taken to hospital Saturday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle on Deerfoot Trail. The crash happened near 17th Avenue S.E. just before noon. Police say they were working on the shoulder of the highway. Both workers suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital as a precaution. The driver remained at the scene. Company officials said the pair had responded to a previous crash and were preparing to leave when they were hit. Carmacks handles maintenance of Deerfoot
  
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• Carmacks workers struck on Deerfoot Trail, 2 men sent to hospital

  14-03-2020 21:59
  
  Two Carmacks workers were taken to hospital Saturday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle on Deerfoot Trail. The crash happened near 17th Avenue S.E. just before noon. Police say the men were working on the shoulder of the highway. Both suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital as a precaution. The driver remained at the scene. Carmacks handles maintenance of Deerfoot Trail, which is a section of Highway 2 running north-south through Calgary. Northbound lanes were shut down for a shor
  
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• COVID-19 update for Alberta scheduled for 3:30

  14-03-2020 21:50
  
  Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. to update the COVID-19 situation in the province. On Friday, Hinshaw announced six new cases of the virus in the province, bringing the total number of cases to 29. CTV News Edmonton will carry the press conference live on our website.
  
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• Bell, Rogers, other telecoms remove internet data caps amid COVID-19

  14-03-2020 21:50
  
  As Canadians grapple with a growing list of cancellations, closures and travel restrictions, several Canadian telecom companies are temporarily removing overage fees on home internet plans amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. In a statement issued Saturday, Bell Canada, which owns CTV News, announced it will waive any additional usage fees for residential internet customers, including Bell Aliant, Bell MTS and Virgin Home Internet services, until the end of April. “Any overage fees will be
  
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• 10 new coronavirus cases in Alberta, 8 confirmed to be travel related

  14-03-2020 21:50
  
  There are 10 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta, bringing the province total to 39. Six of the new cases are in the Calgary Zone, the other four are in the Edmonton Zone. Two of the new patients, one in which zone and both in their 60s, are in intensive care. The rest are self-isolated at home and expected to make a full recovery. Eight of the cases are connected to international travel. The province is investigating the other two cases. More to come…
  
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• 10 new coronavirus cases in Alberta, 2 in intensive care

  14-03-2020 21:50
  
  There are 10 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta, bringing the province total to 39. Two of the 10 new cases are in intensive care, the province said. They are in their 60s and in the Edmonton and Calgary zones. Six of the new cases are in the Calgary Zone, the other four are in the Edmonton Zone. The rest are self-isolated at home and expected to make a full recovery. Eight of the cases are connected to international travel. The province is investigating the other two cases. TRAVEL Alberta continues
  
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• Swoop airline updates policy after backlash over refunds for COVID-19 cancellations

  14-03-2020 20:11
  
  Budget airline Swoop has updated its policies following angry backlash from customers who couldn’t get a refund for trips they wanted to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian airline, a subsidiary of WestJet, announced a policy change Friday after the federal government advised against all non-essential international travel. The new “peace-of-mind” policy is offering cancellations for a credit note valid for a year. It has also offered it’s “ModiFly&rdqu
  
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• 'Do the right thing': Calgary councillor calls on Flames to reverse decision not to pay hourly workers

  14-03-2020 19:27
  
  A Calgary city councillor who backed the decision to build a new arena in Calgary is speaking out against the Calgary Flames after it was revealed that Flames hourly and event employees won't be paid for shifts cancelled as a result of the season being paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “I've waited with anticipation all day that the #CalgaryFlames would step up and do the right thing,” Councillor Jeff Davison wrote in a tweet shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday night.I've waited with
  
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• Calgary Flames hourly and event employees won't be paid during COVID-19 closure

  14-03-2020 19:27
  
  Calgary Flames hourly and event employees won't be paid for shifts cancelled as a result of the season being paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an email obtained by CTV Calgary. "Alberta Employment Standards requires that employers provide 24 hours' notice for cancellation of scheduled shifts," reads the email from Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, which owns the Flames. "CSEC will pay employees where the notification of cancellation was less than 24 hours. No payment
  
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• Ontario limits who can be tested for COVID-19 due to demand for nasal swabs

  14-03-2020 18:37
  
  As global demand for COVID-19 testing kits surges, Ontario has tightened its criteria for who is eligible for the tests. On Thursday, the province’s Ministry of Health released new guidance for the health sector to follow regarding COVID-19 testing. Under the new protocols, individuals who travelled outside of the country and are exhibiting symptoms of the disease will no longer be tested because of limited supply of viral nasopharyngeal swabs. These excluded individuals have been defined
  
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• Recreation Centre for the disabled closing in northwest Calgary due to COVID-19

  14-03-2020 18:12
  
  A Calgary recreation centre for the disabled is closing on Monday due to concerns around coronavirus. Vecova Recreation in the 3300 block of 33rd Avenue N.W. made the announcement online Friday, covering all programs, including drop-in classes, birthday parties, dryland and aquatics programs. Refunds will be issued without cancellation fees and punch cards will be extended for the duration of the closure. Vecova’s main facility will remain open, however, during normal operating hours. Veco
  
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• Autistic school fundraiser gala cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

  14-03-2020 16:54
  
  Staff and parents at a Calgary school for children with autism are worried the cancellation of an important fundraiser due to coronavirus concerns could have a major impact on their future. Janus Academy was founded in Calgary in 1997 by six families seeking a specialized school for their children. It operates as an accredited independent, non-profit school to meet the unique educational needs of school-aged children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s Mission over the last
  
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• Ontario reports 24 new COVID-19 cases

  14-03-2020 16:10
  
  Ontario’s ministry of health has reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, including nine cases in the city of Toronto. At least three of the latest cases cited travel to the United States as the cause of infection, while two others contracted the virus while travelling in Asia. A woman in her 70s from Durham contracted the virus while traveling to “multiple locations” including Egypt. Another patient, a woman in her 60s from Haliburton, had recently travelled to Spain
  
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• Ontario reports 22 new COVID-19 cases

  14-03-2020 16:10
  
  Ontario is reporting 22 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. The new figures were released this morning by the provincial government. The cases appear to be concentrated across southern Ontario. Ontario is currently reporting 101 cases of COVID-19, with four classified as resolved. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on Mar. 14, 2020.
  
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• Lethbridge man sentenced to 15 months in jail for several break-ins - Lethbridge Herald

  14-03-2020 16:09 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Lethbridge man sentenced to 15 months in jail for several break-ins  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Return home while you can, Ottawa tells Canadians as COVID-19 continues to spread

  14-03-2020 15:32
  
  The federal government urged Canadians abroad to return home while they still have a chance as countries around the world impose ever-tighter travel restrictions in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19. Word from Global Affairs Canada came on Saturday as Canadians travelling in Europe scrambled to book flights ahead of looming border closures in many European Union countries. The advice marks an escalation for the government, who previously urged Canadians to cancel or postpone non-essential tri
  
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• Canadians scrambling to leave Europe as borders close and flights are suspended

  14-03-2020 15:32
  
  Canadians in Europe are scrambling to make their way back home as several European countries are restricting traffic, closing borders and suspending international flights in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. All 27 members of the European Union have reported cases of COVID-19, which has sickened more than 22,000 people in the continent, killing over 1,300 so far. Poland is suspending all international flights and trains on Sunday, leaving many foreigners, including Canadian
  
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• Winter storm and snowfall warnings lifted across southern Alberta

  14-03-2020 15:18
  
  With "a long period of snowfall" expected, winter storm and snowfall warnings were in place from Environment Canada for much of southern Alberta on Saturday morning however most of those were lifted by mid-afternoon. Extreme cold warnings were in place across much of the northern half of the province, which were also lifted by mid-afternoon. As many people in the province are self isolating and practising social distancing because of concerns over the coronavirus, Calgary was forecast to receive
  
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• Winter storm and snowfall warnings blanket southern Alberta, extreme cold warnings in northern Alberta

  14-03-2020 15:18
  
  With "a long period of snowfall" expected, winter storm and snowfall warnings remain in place from Environment Canada for much of southern Alberta on Saturday morning. And extreme cold warnings are place across much of the northern half of the province. As many people in the province are self isolating and practising social distancing because of concerns over the coronavirus, Calgary is forecast to receive between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow throughout the day. "Prepare for quickly changing an
  
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• Spain locks down as coronavirus infections spike

  14-03-2020 14:36
  
  Spain's government is set to announce Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movement and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections. The Associated Press has access to the draft of the battery of measures that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will announce in a nationally televised address. According to the draft of the government order, people will only
  
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• Spain announces national lockdown of 46 million citizens

  14-03-2020 14:36
  
  Spain locked down its 46 million citizens Saturday and France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it -- the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes, restaurants and cinema -- as governments took increasingly desperate measures to put more space between people and contain the coronavirus. More borders snapped shut around the globe: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S., which days ago barred travellers from most of Europe, will extend the ban t
  
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• France orders mass closures of businesses; Spain plans lockdown

  14-03-2020 14:36
  
  France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it -- the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes, restaurants and cinema -- and Spain drew up plans Saturday to lock down its 46 million citizens as governments took increasingly desperate measures to put more space between people and contain the coronavirus. More borders snapped shut around the globe: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S., which days ago barred travellers from much of Europe, will e
  
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• France orders cafes, restaurants and cinema to close

  14-03-2020 14:36
  
  France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it -- the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes, restaurants and cinema -- and Spain drew up plans Saturday to lock down its 46 million citizens as governments took increasingly desperate measures to put more space between people and contain the coronavirus. More borders snapped shut around the globe: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S., which days ago barred travellers from much of Europe, will e
  
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• Police investigating suspicious death near southwest Calgary gas station

  14-03-2020 14:24
  
  Calgary police homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found in medical distress and later died near a southwest Calgary gas station Saturday morning. Few details are available but officers were called to a Shell Station in the 3800 block of Bow Trail S.W. about 6:15 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
  
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• Cannabis store break-in attempts leads to business owner’s death: Police

  14-03-2020 14:24
  
  The man who died in a southwest Calgary parking lot early Saturday had responded to alarm at his business and was waiting for it to be secured when he was attacked by three men attempting to break into a cannabis store next door. Police said the victim had responded to a break-in alarm at his business about 3 a.m. and remained in the parking lot until 6 a.m. waiting for it to be secured as a glass window or door had been smashed. That's when police say he was approached by three men and suffered
  
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• COVID-19: Kijiji bans listings for toilet paper, hand sanitizer, face masks and other items

  14-03-2020 13:23
  
  The online classified advertising site Kijiji Canada will not profit off the customer craze to buy toilet paper, hand sanitizer, surgical masks and other items that have been stripped from store shelves across North America. "We have been monitoring the community response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Canada. Based on user feedback, and to curb pricing practices that run counter to the community-minded spirit of Kijiji, we will temporarily ban listings for health care masks including N95/N100 a
  
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• Quebec woman who went missing in Burkina Faso has been released

  14-03-2020 12:46
  
  A Canadian woman and her Italian travelling companion who were suspected to have been abducted in West Africa 15 months ago have reportedly been released. Edith Blais, 34 of Sherbrooke, Que., and Luca Tacchetto 30, had been travelling by car in southwestern Burkina Faso, heading to Toga to do volunteer work when they vanished around Dec. 15, 2018.I just spoke to Edith Blais and Luca Tacchetto. I can confirm they are safe. I would like to thank my counterpart from Mali @t_drame and the President
  
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• Quebec woman, Italian companion released in West Africa: Champagne

  14-03-2020 12:46
  
  A Canadian woman and her Italian travelling companion who were suspected to have been abducted in West Africa 15 months ago have been released. Edith Blais, 35, of Sherbrooke, Que., and Luca Tacchetto, 31, had been travelling by car in southwestern Burkina Faso, heading to Toga to do volunteer work when they vanished around Dec. 15, 2018. A month later, Burkina Faso's security minister referred to the pair's disappearance as a kidnapping, but the Canadian government did not confirm that, saying
  
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• ‘Dumb,’ ‘stupid’ and ‘lazy’ replay in mind of ex-NHLer with dyslexia

  14-03-2020 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon-raised ex-NHLer Brent Sopel is advocating to raise awareness about dyslexia, a learning difference he wasn’t diagnosed with until adulthood.
  
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• Coronavirus pandemic prompts Town of Banff to activate emergency plan

  14-03-2020 06:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Today, the Town of Banff activated its Municipal Emergency Plan," Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen said in a news release. "This is not a declaration of a state of emergency. This is a step to advance our ability to support Alberta Health."
  
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• One boy dead, two others hurt after two snowmobiles collide head on: RCMP

  14-03-2020 06:00
  
  A boy is dead and two others are in hospital following a snowmobile crash in Northern Saskatchewan. Police say it happened Thursday night on Meech Pond near the RCMP detachment in Fond du Lac, when two snowmobiles collided head-on. The boy, the lone rider of the first snowmobile, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead. The second snowmobile was ridden by two other boys who were injured in the crash. Both were transported to hospital in Saskatoon for treatment. An investigation
  
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• Calgary grocery stores face long lineups, empty shelves

  14-03-2020 05:22
  
  Bargain hunters at a variety of super stores across Calgary are experiencing long line ups at the entrance, through the aisles, and up to the cash register. Now, three days after a pandemic was declared, there's a dearth of items stocking the shelves. The Beacon Hill Costco in the northwest is constantly busy, but shoppers say the Friday crowds were exceptional. "The line up goes from the front of the store to the back of the store. There’s no way around it," said Colin Andrews. Another sh
  
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• Coronavirus: Lethbridge Blur’s stellar season ends with cancellation of provincials

  14-03-2020 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lethbridge Blur U-14 ringette team was slated to host provincials, but due to COVID-19 precautions a cancellation has the gold medal favourites wondering what could have been.
  
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• Crowsnest Pass Parent Link shutting down after lack of provincial funding

  14-03-2020 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parent Link in the Crowsnest Pass is closing its doors after 14 years of serving families in the community. 
  
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• Long list of Lethbridge events cancelled due to COVID-19 - CTV News

  14-03-2020 01:31 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Long list of Lethbridge events cancelled due to COVID-19  CTV News
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: March 13

  14-03-2020 01:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, March 13, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Liam Nixon.
  
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• Coronavirus: Using Alberta’s online self-assessment tool

  14-03-2020 01:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Link has been receiving more than 6,300 calls a day and the wait times are long. The Alberta government has doubled 811 staff and more are being trained. 
  
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• Think you have COVID-19? There's a tool to help find out.

  14-03-2020 01:12
  
  As the wait on Health Link appears to get longer and longer, health officials have established a new way for Albertans to get the answers they're looking for about COVID-19. Alberta Health Services says residents can now go online to figure out if their symptoms match up with the illness that has already sickened thousands of people around the globe. "AHS teams have come together to ensure we are protecting each other and keeping Albertans healthy and safe. Health Link is an important tool for A
  
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• Crowsnest Pass family service closing after 14 years

  14-03-2020 01:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parent Link has 59 centres in Alberta – but not for much longer. Eloise Therien has the details on what will happen to the non-profit services.
  
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• Lethbridge Blur’s nearly perfect season ends with cancellation of provincials

  14-03-2020 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The U-14 Lethbridge Blur have had a nearly perfect season of ringette, but the provincial favourites won’t get to host the tournament as planned. Danica Ferris has more.
  
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• U of L classes suspended because of COVID-19, Lethbridge College classes go on - CTV News

  14-03-2020 00:49 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  U of L classes suspended because of COVID-19, Lethbridge College classes go on  CTV News
  
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• U of L classes suspended because of COVID-19, Lethbridge College classes go on

  14-03-2020 00:49
  
  The University of Lethbridge suspended classes Friday in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, while Lethbridge College classes went ahead as scheduled. "It’s a good idea to shut down the school, definitely don’t want any risk of spreading the diseases. Especially since there are so many students on campus that live here on campus," said University of Lethbridge student Corey Nelson. Around 9,000 students attend the U of L with some of its lecture halls holding over 250 students, so the
  
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• Lethbridge businesses remain strong despite COVID-19 - Global News

  14-03-2020 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge businesses remain strong despite COVID-19  Global News
  
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• Cree names submitted by Alberta teacher for planet and star win national contest

  14-03-2020 00:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Nikâwiy, which is the star, and orbiting around it, looking for its light, is the child, Awasis."
  
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