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Government docs suggest months of inaction on 'gap' in passenger refund rules

Government docs suggest months of inaction on 'gap' in passenger refund rules

The emails underscore Canada's weak passenger protection laws compared to some countries, despite a new passenger rights charter that came fully into effect in December 2019.
Province changes vaccine rollout to divert one-dose shots to Banff and Lake Louise

Province changes vaccine rollout to divert one-dose shots to Banff and Lake Louise

"We are really happy about the age being reduced for us and for Wood Buffalo to 30; it will make a big difference and it is a very positive outcome for us," said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen.
Rachel Notley takes questions on Airdrie health-care issues

Rachel Notley takes questions on Airdrie health-care issues

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley was in Airdrie on April 23, and the Airdrie City View editorial team had the opportunity to interview the former premier at Nose Creek Regional Park.
Athabasca doesn’t want rally in town

Athabasca doesn’t want rally in town

Councillors agree to send letters stating position to organizers and Solicitor General 
Unexempted Bowden rodeo rally still a go

Unexempted Bowden rodeo rally still a go

Foothills Cowboys Association, Wildrose Rodeo Association distance themselves from anti-restrictions event
Alberta Parks establishes $90 a year park pass for Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks establishes $90 a year park pass for Kananaskis Country

The government of Alberta is establishing a Kananaskis Conservation Pass that will see vehicles charged a per day, or annual fee to access the region's provincial parks and recreation areas, including those located in the Bow Valley corridor.
Federal Appeal Court tosses B.C. injunction over Alberta's turn-off-the-taps law

Federal Appeal Court tosses B.C. injunction over Alberta's turn-off-the-taps law

B.C. had argued in the Federal Court that the law would cause the province irreparable harm, but the higher court says granting B.C. the injunction is "premature" because Alberta hasn't yet used the legislation.
Alberta to cut surgeries up to 30 per cent in Edmonton, Calgary, North zones

Alberta to cut surgeries up to 30 per cent in Edmonton, Calgary, North zones

The province said in a series of posts on Twitter Tuesday night that these services will be reduced over the next two weeks and they will be rebooked as soon as possible.
Tory senators hold up start of parliamentary review of assisted dying law

Tory senators hold up start of parliamentary review of assisted dying law

Conservative Senate caucus missed deadline to name its single member to a committee examining whether medical assistance in dying should be expanded to include mature minors and advance requests.
No election yet as Liberal minority government survives third budget confidence vote

No election yet as Liberal minority government survives third budget confidence vote

The House of Commons approved Monday the government's general budgetary policy by a vote of 178-157.
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