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Several provinces consider allowing COVID-positive health workers to stay on job

Several provinces consider allowing COVID-positive health workers to stay on job

Yesterday, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube announced some health workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 will be allowed to stay on the job. He said the move is necessary to keep the health-care system operational, and the decision would be made on a case-by-case basis under certain conditions. 
Kenney banks on strong economy in 2022 after tough COVID year

Kenney banks on strong economy in 2022 after tough COVID year

"Albertans are natural optimists. They just need a reason for their optimism. Well, there are lots of reasons right now including the fact that we are leading Canada by far in economic growth," the premier told the Calgary Chamber of Commerce this month.
Police shootings in 2021: Experts say number in Canada remains too high

Police shootings in 2021: Experts say number in Canada remains too high

In 2021, young men continued to make up the vast majority of people shot by police. There was also a disproportionate number of people of colour.
As of Dec. 27, Canada has recorded 2,026,399 cases of COVID-19

As of Dec. 27, Canada has recorded 2,026,399 cases of COVID-19

Several provinces reported record-high daily case counts over the Christmas weekend.
Langdon piano teacher receives rock star recognition

Langdon piano teacher receives rock star recognition

A Langdon-area pianist and music teacher has received rock star recognition for his artistry after entering an online cover competition which ran during the month of October (Oct. 15 to 31).
Western Canada under extreme cold warning, wind chill reaching -55 C

Western Canada under extreme cold warning, wind chill reaching -55 C

Environment Canada said all of Alberta and most of British Columbia and Saskatchewan, along with parts of Manitoba and Ontario, are under extreme cold weather warnings.
Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards touts positive impact of newly passed bereavement bill

Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards touts positive impact of newly passed bereavement bill

Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards is celebrating a victory for grieving parents and a “significant step forward” on an issue he has been working on bringing to the attention of parliament since 2018.
Grounds squirrels relocated from Banff cemeteries

Grounds squirrels relocated from Banff cemeteries

“The reason why we were concerned with the Old Banff Cemetery is strictly because it’s a national historic site and they were damaging the national historic site."
Bonnyville physician weighs in on local medical staff shortages

Bonnyville physician weighs in on local medical staff shortages

'The solutions are complex. This crisis of healthcare workers, and I mean to include everyone... has been longstanding in rural Alberta for decades,’ said Dr. Webster.
St. Paul hospital puts pause on surgical services

St. Paul hospital puts pause on surgical services

On Tuesday, AHS announced surgical services in St. Paul were put on pause until Jan. 4.
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