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Second phase COVID-19 relaunch in Alberta could be coming sooner than later

Second phase COVID-19 relaunch in Alberta could be coming sooner than later

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor says the second phase of the province's relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could occur ahead of schedule. Chief medical health officer Dr.
Arrest in 'tragic, senseless' death of Calgary chef during break and enter

Arrest in 'tragic, senseless' death of Calgary chef during break and enter

CALGARY — Police have arrested a man in the killing of a longtime chef during an attempted break and enter at a cannabis shop next to a cafe he was about to open.
Premier says Alberta centralizing firearms testing to prevent trial delays

Premier says Alberta centralizing firearms testing to prevent trial delays

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney, saying Alberta needs to take the initiative given recent gun bans by the federal government, is taking all forensic firearms testing in-house.
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Haley Irwin retires from national hockey team

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Haley Irwin retires from national hockey team

CALGARY — Two-time Olympic gold medallist Haley Irwin has announced her retirement from the Canadian women's hockey team. The 31-year-old forward from Thunder Bay, Ont.
'Even if no one is watching:' Parade marshal named for cancelled Stampede

'Even if no one is watching:' Parade marshal named for cancelled Stampede

CALGARY — Filipe Masetti Leite has spent a lot of alone time in the saddle criss-crossing countries on horseback over the last eight years.
Alberta introduces legislation to regulate vaping, ban e-cigarettes for minors

Alberta introduces legislation to regulate vaping, ban e-cigarettes for minors

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced new legislation on vaping that would include a ban on anyone under 18 from using e-cigarettes.
Alberta announces 13 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

Alberta announces 13 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting 13 new cases of COVID-19, a drop from the day before. The province says there have been no additional deaths from the illness. The total number of cases in Alberta stands at 7,057.
Former Canadian university defenceman Kodie Curran signs with Anaheim Ducks

Former Canadian university defenceman Kodie Curran signs with Anaheim Ducks

CALGARY — Kodie Curran took an unorthodox route to an NHL contract. The former University of Calgary Dinos defenceman has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks. The contract is worth US$2 million, according to CapFriendly.com.
Alberta victim services group concerned government could 'raid' fund

Alberta victim services group concerned government could 'raid' fund

TABER, Alta. — A victim services group is concerned that proposed legislation could allow the Alberta government to raid a fund meant to help those hurt by crime.
Be the Change Digital Rally advocates against racism

Be the Change Digital Rally advocates against racism

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