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Alberta justice dismisses doctors' requests to be exempt from vaccine policy

Henderson said Alberta Health Services is willing to meet the doctors in court in mid-March to reassess their dismissals once the agency is able to gather enough evidence.

Dec 20, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

More restrictions, more boosters in provinces today as Omicron threat looms

Canada reported thousands of new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend as the Omicron variant continued its rapid spread.

Dec 20, 2021 10:02 AM Read more >

Learning to Break the Fake

Rotarians get crash course in identifying fake news

Dec 19, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

RCMP report sightings of Millarville fraudsters in Kelowna

Millarville couple alleged to have defrauded $1.3 M spotted out west

Dec 18, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Airdrie resident Lovepreet Deo takes home Premier Council’s Award for disability advocacy

An Airdrie resident who has overcome physical barriers to become an accomplished athlete and advocate for those living with disabilities – namely cerebral palsy - has won a Premier Council’s Award for her public awareness and advocacy efforts.

Dec 18, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

Senators pass pandemic aid bill after MPs leave for winter break

New round of aid to workers and businesses to cost $7.4 billion.

Dec 17, 2021 8:36 AM Read more >

Y2Y vision contributes to 80 per cent increase in protected areas

“I think we really need some good news… when you have a big vision and you are operating at the scale that wildlife needs, it does make a difference,” said Jodi Hilty, co-author of the paper and Y2Y’s chief scientist and president.

Dec 17, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

OPINION: No sense in scrapping disciplinary system for teachers that works — ATA

'By law, the Alberta Teachers' Association must investigate all the complaints it receives.'

Dec 16, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

CP Rail to host virtual holiday train program again

Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail’s 23rd annual Holiday Train will be hosted virtually again this year, considering ongoing government restrictions on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 16, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Canada's Brittany Hudak starts season on fire with four world cup golds in Canmore

Canada's Para Nordic skiers had a strong showing on home soil in Canmore

Dec 16, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >