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Variants, rise in positivity should factor into Alberta's reopening plans: top doctor

Variants, rise in positivity should factor into Alberta's reopening plans: top doctor

A variant first identified in the U.K. "is spreading in many different contexts and many different settings and we're seeing higher attack rates than we typically do in settings where people are exposed," Hinshaw said.
Provincial camping fee increases support sustainable recreation: MLA Nixon

Provincial camping fee increases support sustainable recreation: MLA Nixon

“Albertans have expressed that they are willing to pay a bit more to improve our parks system..." said MLA Jason Nixon
Justice Centre says pastor of Edmonton-area church to be released

Justice Centre says pastor of Edmonton-area church to be released

Crown prosecutors have dropped all but one charge against James Coates and have agreed to his release without bail conditions, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms said Wednesday
Okotoks RCMP and Calgary Police confirm no validity to human trafficking posts

Okotoks RCMP and Calgary Police confirm no validity to human trafficking posts

Local social media groups were buzzing after a post circulated on March 16 detailing an attempted abduction near Winners in Okotoks.
Albertans will be able to say no to coal during consultations: energy minister

Albertans will be able to say no to coal during consultations: energy minister

"Albertans will tell us how they want to see coal development – if they want to see coal development – and, if they want to see coal development, where it will be," Sonya Savage said Tuesday.
UPDATE: Cougar that attacked dog in Kananaskis Country being left alone

UPDATE: Cougar that attacked dog in Kananaskis Country being left alone

"It’s not a terribly unusual reaction from a cougar to see an animal of that size as  a prey species … it’s obviously concerning that it happened so close to people," said Alberta Parks conservation officer Nick Dykshoorn.
Recall legislation on the table

Recall legislation on the table

Bar set too high to give politicians the boot, says Renaud
Cochrane RCMP ask for public's assistance to find two missing children and two adults

Cochrane RCMP ask for public's assistance to find two missing children and two adults

Leonine O’Driscoll-Zak, 5, and Wyatt O’Driscoll-Zak, 2, are believed to be in the company of their grandmother, Therese O’Driscoll, 68, and their aunt Alison O’Driscoll 38.
Alberta aims to offer vaccine to those with chronic conditions starting in April

Alberta aims to offer vaccine to those with chronic conditions starting in April

Phase 2B will include people without a functioning spleen, as well as those who have undergone cancer treatment in the past year, have severe mental illness or substance use disorder, or are pregnant, among others.
Chester Mjolsness remembered as full of life

Chester Mjolsness remembered as full of life

Sundre pioneer centenarian’s legacy deeply ingrained in local history
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