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Nursing students join battle as Alberta's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high

Nursing students join battle as Alberta's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high

Alberta has set a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; expands care beds and adds 610 nursing students.
Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages

Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages

Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that could threaten Canada's food security, experts say.
Dozens of catalytic converters seized during search of Airdrie home

Dozens of catalytic converters seized during search of Airdrie home

Two men in Airdrie were arrested on outstanding warrants on Jan. 16, and now face multiple charges related to operation of a stolen vehicle and possession of illegal or stolen items.
Canadian trial: remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID patients

Canadian trial: remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID patients

A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a "modest but significant effect" on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.
Central Alberta child left on school bus, spends half hour outside in freezing temperatures

Central Alberta child left on school bus, spends half hour outside in freezing temperatures

Kindergarten student found walking near a rural road in the St. Paul region, while temperatures dipped well below -20C.
Monday's snow squall stranded some motorists; killed, injured cattle in rollover

Monday's snow squall stranded some motorists; killed, injured cattle in rollover

Blowing snow the night of Jan. 17 created poor visibility and driving conditions along Hwy. 2 near Olds, Alberta.
New TV business competition invites Indigenous entrepreneurs into the 'Bears' Lair'

New TV business competition invites Indigenous entrepreneurs into the 'Bears' Lair'

VANCOUVER — A new reality show is inviting Indigenous entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses to a group of sharp-toothed investors.
Details released in public report on sexual misconduct of former Airdrie RCMP officer, lacrosse coach

Details released in public report on sexual misconduct of former Airdrie RCMP officer, lacrosse coach

The text messages show how former Airdrie RCMP officer Daniel Martin attempted to initiate a sexual relationship with a then-16-year-old.
Village in eastern Alberta tops Canada’s coldest places

Village in eastern Alberta tops Canada’s coldest places

Across most of Lakeland, extreme cold weather has prompted bus cancellations as areas plunge as low as –41.1C.
COVID-19 antiviral pill on its way across Canada, as some hospitalizations dip

COVID-19 antiviral pill on its way across Canada, as some hospitalizations dip

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the first shipment of an oral COVID-19 pill is making its way across Canada but is no substitute for vaccination against the rapidly spreading virus.
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