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Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

A private surgical company at the heart of allegations the Alberta government interfered to secure overpriced medical contracts was billing taxpayers more than twice as much per procedure than it would cost in a public hospital, according to AHS documents.
Banff's hotel values have increased 70 per cent since 2019

Banff's hotel values have increased 70 per cent since 2019

“Banff is a special place, and I don’t think Canmore sees this type of increase in their hotels and mainly because in Canmore there’s a different type, there’s the hotel condominium that you can buy, there’s more doors in Canmore than there are in Banff, “ said Frank Watson, the Town of Banff’s assessor.
High River kennel owner cleared of animal neglect charge

High River kennel owner cleared of animal neglect charge

Dawg Father Daycare & Boarding owner receives 12-month conditional sentence after pleading guilty to two weapons charges.
Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

"A new crisis is on the horizon. If U.S. tariffs play out as threatened, the economic impact would be severe," said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem.
Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Health Canada's approval of the glyphosate pesticide Mad Dog Plus failed to consider contradictory science, court rules.
70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States, a new poll suggests.
Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

BOSTON — Canada defeated its archrival the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night in what was an emotionally-charged affair for players and fans alike.
AHS warns about hepatitis A exposure at popular Calgary restaurant

AHS warns about hepatitis A exposure at popular Calgary restaurant

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in an individual who prepared food at Meltwich Kensington.
'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

Wexit-like organization that put the billboard up is asking for donations to help make "West Canada" the 51st American State
Humboldt Bronco bus crash survivor moving forward while paying it forward

Humboldt Bronco bus crash survivor moving forward while paying it forward

Ryan Straschnitzki, 25, was recently honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for making meaningful contributions to his community.
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