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91-year-old woman dies after being found outside long-term care home in Calgary

91-year-old woman dies after being found outside long-term care home in Calgary

Calgary police say they are investigating the death of a 91-year-old woman who was found in freezing temperatures outside a long-term care home in the city. Police say they were called to Cedars Villa Extendicare on Monday at about 4:45 a.m.
Canadian Pacific Railway reaches deal with union representing signal maintainers

Canadian Pacific Railway reaches deal with union representing signal maintainers

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it has reached a tentative agreement with the union that represents 360 signal maintainers at the railway in Canada.
Edmonton sports facility being turned into alternate hospital: top doctor

Edmonton sports facility being turned into alternate hospital: top doctor

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor says an Edmonton sports facility is being set up as an alternate hospital with help from the Canadian Red Cross. Chief medical health officer Dr.
Edmonton police charge woman in assault on Black Muslim woman

Edmonton police charge woman in assault on Black Muslim woman

EDMONTON — The CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslims says she's worried that two separate attacks on Black Muslim women in Edmonton will affect their mental well-being.
'Megascale' slaughterhouses, meat-packing plants put beef industry at risk: Report

'Megascale' slaughterhouses, meat-packing plants put beef industry at risk: Report

CALGARY — The consolidation of beef processing plants in Alberta has kept meat prices affordable in Canada but has also made the industry vulnerable to disease outbreaks, according to a new report.
Calgary's speedskating oval, home of Canadian team, without ice until at least May,

Calgary's speedskating oval, home of Canadian team, without ice until at least May,

Calgary's Olympic Oval will be without ice until at least May because of a mechanical issue. Canada's long-track speedskating team hasn't had ice there to train on since Sept. 5.
'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19

'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19

CALGARY — When five-day-old Nora Forrest was first hospitalized with COVID-19, her parents didn't know if she would survive.
Canadian Utilities seeks deferral of distribution rate increases in Alberta

Canadian Utilities seeks deferral of distribution rate increases in Alberta

CALGARY — Canadian Utilities Ltd. has asked the Alberta Utilities Commission if it can defer compulsory electricity and natural gas distribution rate increases set to come into effect at the start of the new year.
Calgary Flames restructure goalie coaching staff, bring Labarbera on board

Calgary Flames restructure goalie coaching staff, bring Labarbera on board

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired Jason Labarbera as the NHL club's new goaltending coach and promoted Jordan Sigalet to the new role of director of goaltending.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Alberta, premier warns against queue-jumping

COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Alberta, premier warns against queue-jumping

EDMONTON — COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta have officially begun and, as lineups form in the coming days, Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t tolerate queue jumping.
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