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Alberta will participate in national alert test today

Alberta will participate in national alert test today

On Wednesday at 1:55 p.m, Alberta will participate in a test of the National Public Alerting System. “Nobody likes an alert disruption, but tests such as these allow us to fix system issues.
A ‘lot of ground’ remains between Canada Post, workers as strike talks progress

A ‘lot of ground’ remains between Canada Post, workers as strike talks progress

Canada Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid talks with a special mediator, but "a lot of ground" remains between them on the key concerns as a countrywide strike entered its fifth day.
Carrot products recalled in Canada, U.S., over E. coli concerns

Carrot products recalled in Canada, U.S., over E. coli concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says various brands of carrot products are being recalled due to E.coli contamination. The CFIA says the affected carrot juice and carrots were sold or have best-before dates ranging between Aug. 14 and Nov. 2.
Mayor in Hindsight: Showing up is a must, especially in politics

Mayor in Hindsight: Showing up is a must, especially in politics

For small rural communities to thrive, leaders must take long-term view.
Donations and volunteers wanted as the annual Kettle Campaign kicks off in St. Albert

Donations and volunteers wanted as the annual Kettle Campaign kicks off in St. Albert

Salvation Army annual Christmas season fundraiser looking to take in $350,000
New Alberta hospital agency to be up and running in the spring, minister says

New Alberta hospital agency to be up and running in the spring, minister says

Alberta's health minister says the province's new hospital agency will be operational next spring, months later than expected.
Sexual health content missing after AHS social media restructuring

Sexual health content missing after AHS social media restructuring

When Alberta Health Services deleted its social media accounts used to share sexual health information in March, it promised the same content would continue to be published on remaining social media channels. A review of AHS social media shows the health agency hasn’t kept this commitment.
Microgreens keep you gardening through the winter

Microgreens keep you gardening through the winter

These seedlings of common vegetables or herbs add colour and flavour to your dishes
All Servus, connectFirst Credit Union transactions delayed Friday now processed

All Servus, connectFirst Credit Union transactions delayed Friday now processed

Vendor issue stopped direct payments and deposits on Nov. 15 at credit unions across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

There is a clear association between the expansion of online gambling, gambling advertising, and the number of people seeking help for problem gambling in Ontario, according to a new study.
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