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Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

The Alberta government continues to divvy up its provincial health authority, with the health minister saying the new agency responsible for primary care is expected to be up and running by November.
Pulp company fined for releasing 'acutely lethal' wastewater into Alberta river

Pulp company fined for releasing 'acutely lethal' wastewater into Alberta river

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — The operator of a pulp mill in northwestern Alberta has been fined $1 million for letting almost 31 million litres of toxic wastewater flow into the Peace River.
Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milk seems to be over: PHAC

Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milk seems to be over: PHAC

The Public Health Agency of Canada says a Listeria outbreak linked to several plant-based milks appears to be over with no additional cases reported since August.
Calgary libraries to reopen Wednesday following cybersecurity breach

Calgary libraries to reopen Wednesday following cybersecurity breach

CALGARY — The Calgary Public Library says its branches will reopen later this week with limited services after revealing it suffered a cybersecurity breach.
WHL roundup: Jecho nets big goals as Oil Kings tip Giants 5-4

WHL roundup: Jecho nets big goals as Oil Kings tip Giants 5-4

EDMONTON — Adam Jecho's second goal of the game, scored on the power play at 14:35 of the third period, snapped a 4-4 deadlock and lifted the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 5-4 win over the visiting Vancouver Giants in Western Hockey League action on Monday
Weekend water main break not related to big one in June, Calgary official says

Weekend water main break not related to big one in June, Calgary official says

CALGARY — A Calgary official says a water main break has closed a road and left some homes and businesses dry, but says it is not related to a feeder main rupture earlier this year in the same area of the city that resulted in months of water restric
High-scoring Edmonton Oilers in an early slump for second straight season

High-scoring Edmonton Oilers in an early slump for second straight season

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Eleven months ago, the Edmonton Oilers lost 10 of their first 13 games and fired coach Jay Woodcroft.
Oilers look to correct mistakes in midst of early-season struggles

Oilers look to correct mistakes in midst of early-season struggles

EDMONTON — It was 11 months ago when Kris Knoblauch was brought in to coach the beleaguered Edmonton Oilers, who were near the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 3-9-1 record. The team had endured a shocking start to the season.
Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.
5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

5-year-old girl dies after canoe overturns on Alberta lake: RCMP

WABAMUN, Alta. — Mounties in Alberta say a 5-year-old girl is dead after a canoe overturned on a lake west of Edmonton. RCMP say they received a report of a capsized watercraft on Wabamun Lake near the provincial campground just before 3 p.m.
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