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Feds silent on enforcement as national long-term care standards get final 'tweaks'

Feds silent on enforcement as national long-term care standards get final 'tweaks'

Hard-earned pandemic lessons guide experts in drafting standards to make congregate homes safer.
Canoeist that capsized on Cold Lake found deceased

Canoeist that capsized on Cold Lake found deceased

Body of male boater was recovered by local search and rescue crews and Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society after an extensive search.
Body found in Smoky Lake identified as missing Edmonton man

Body found in Smoky Lake identified as missing Edmonton man

Police have positively identified a body discovered at the Smoky Lake gravel pits in June as 56-year-old Meharena Ghebreyesus.
Alberta tightening bonus-payment rules after hefty COVID-19 payout to health chief

Alberta tightening bonus-payment rules after hefty COVID-19 payout to health chief

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health, received a bonus of almost $228,000 for COVID-19 work in 2021.
Alberta lays out plans for proposed provincial police force

Alberta lays out plans for proposed provincial police force

The Province launched a website to follow through on a promise to be transparent with Albertans as it explores the possibility of a provincial police force.
Calgary Pride says LGBTQ refugees to lead the Pride parade in September

Calgary Pride says LGBTQ refugees to lead the Pride parade in September

Calgary Pride says it is important to celebrate those who have left everything behind to settle in Canada.
Funding to expand virtual mental health services addressing needs for rural Albertans

Funding to expand virtual mental health services addressing needs for rural Albertans

The province has introduced a $6.75-million program to expand virtual opportunities for those in need of mental health support.
B.C. teacher gets 15-year ban for intimate relationships with students after graduation

B.C. teacher gets 15-year ban for intimate relationships with students after graduation

The Surrey teacher developed inappropriate personal relationships with students that he continued to pursue after they graduated.
Missing woman among nominees for Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour

Missing woman among nominees for Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour

A Saskatoon author who went missing with her son last month is one of three people nominated for national honour.
Former semi-pro hockey player speaks out about mental health

Former semi-pro hockey player speaks out about mental health

Gordon Bell will be sharing his story and struggles at a Hometown Hockey Hero event hosted by the Soul Sisters Memorial Foundation.
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