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WHO predicts COVID-19 will become endemic, but some experts are less certain

WHO predicts COVID-19 will become endemic, but some experts are less certain

World Health Organization officials are predicting that the "destiny" of the COVID-19 virus is to become endemic, suggesting it could continue to spread through the population at a steady rate despite a global vaccination effort.
Ottawa set to detail requirements of COVID-19 negative test for air travellers today

Ottawa set to detail requirements of COVID-19 negative test for air travellers today

OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to provide details later today on its plan to make travellers test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada.
Volunteer spirit helps Okotoks area resident to Order of Canada

Volunteer spirit helps Okotoks area resident to Order of Canada

Larry Macdonald one of 61 Canadians honoured on Dec. 30
Air travellers will soon have to test negative for COVID-19 before arrival in Canada

Air travellers will soon have to test negative for COVID-19 before arrival in Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government says it plans to require air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada in response to concerns that people vacationing abroad could bring the novel coronavirus home with them.
Crocheted outfits bring tears of joy to Misericordia's neonatal intensive care unit

Crocheted outfits bring tears of joy to Misericordia's neonatal intensive care unit

All 17 tiny ones in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit were dressed in Whoville-themed four-piece sets in time for visits by their parents during the days leading up to Dec. 25.
Experienced Canmore skier slides halfway down Cobra couloir

Experienced Canmore skier slides halfway down Cobra couloir

"A group of three were descending the technical couloir, when a member of the group fell, sliding halfway down the couloir and sustaining injuries to their knee and shoulder."
Former Alberta cabinet minister turned Independent senator Elaine McCoy dies

Former Alberta cabinet minister turned Independent senator Elaine McCoy dies

OTTAWA — Sen. Elaine McCoy, who sat as an Independent from the day she was appointed to the upper chamber, has died. McCoy died Tuesday in Ottawa. She was 74. Born in Brandon, Man.
Alberta editorial cartoonist reflects on illustrating 2020

Alberta editorial cartoonist reflects on illustrating 2020

A local cartoonist published a video essay on YouTube, discussing the topics of COVID, empathy, kindness, and the struggles we have all faced in 2020.
Ontario, Alberta aim to speed up vaccinations as Moderna vaccine starts arriving

Ontario, Alberta aim to speed up vaccinations as Moderna vaccine starts arriving

Ontario is planning to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations after facing criticism for scaling down operations over the holidays, while Alberta acknowledges it over-estimated how quickly it would be able to get shots into people's arms. Retired Gen.
Pipeline spills about 400,000 litres, some enters North Saskatchewan River

Pipeline spills about 400,000 litres, some enters North Saskatchewan River

CALGARY — Contaminated water that leaked from an oilfield pipeline on Christmas Day has entered the North Saskatchewan River but has had no detectable impact on it, says a spokesman for Calgary-based oil and gas producer ARC Resources Ltd.
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